Operations Intern | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center

Overview

This Operations Intern will work closely with the Operations Department through hands-on learning. This will include how to operate the facility and events through a variety of disciplines like: set-up and teardown of events, event management, housekeeping, scheduling, recruitment, budgeting, capital projects, and inventory.

This is a seasonal role from February 1, 2026 and will end on April 30, 2026.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $12.00

This position will remain open until January 15, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling personnel and tasks for day-to-day operations as well as event set-up, event management, and event teardown
• Shadow Operations Supervisors to gain an understanding of how to manage, direct, and motivate operations crew before, during, and after an event
• Shadow Department Heads and others upon request to gain understanding of tasks each perform
• Informative training with buffer, rider sweepers / scrubbers, walk behind scrubbers, blowers, vacuums, forklifts and other various equipment
• Learn about the Operations Budget and Capital Expenditure Budget, with how to submit a request for proposal, receive bids, and input invoices
• Assist with several misc. projects that you will see to completion
• Learn how to supervise crew setting up for events using folding chairs, stacking chairs, tables of various shapes and sizes, staging and drapes
• Comprehend and communicate clear instructions for event sets ups
• Recruit and assist Operations team members through scheduling interviews by phone call through excellent customer service
• Help maintain equipment inventory numbers and assist in ordering supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned

KEY LEARNINGS

• Assist in scheduling personnel and tasks for day-to-day operations as well as event set-up, event management, and event teardown 
• Shadow Operations Supervisors to gain an understanding of how to manage, direct, and motivate Operations crew before, during, and after an event
• A deeper understanding of Operations Budget and Capital Expenditure Budget, with how to submit a request for proposal, receive bids, and input invoices
• Growth in understanding the importance of keeping track of inventory for all supplies

Qualifications

•  High school diploma or equivalent
•  Some completed college course work with emphasis in event management, sport management, facility management, or similar field
•  Ability to work days, overnights, weekends and holidays as needed, as well as some laborious hours
•  Handle multiple tasks at one time and meet deadlines
•  Must have demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced, high-pressure environment while upholding a positive attitude
•  Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills
•  Proficient with computers in a Windows format and experience in Word, Excel,and Outlook
•  Detail oriented, self-motivated, and ability to work independently
•  Able to lift up to 50 pounds, when necessary
•  Desire to learn

Salary : $12