internships
Expand for an Internship Overview
Why the Iowa Sports Foundation?
An internship with the Iowa Sports Foundation will give you the opportunity to learn a great deal about not-for-profit entities. You will work along side a dedicated staff and see the insights of sport and event management.
Hours
Office hours will depend on the type of internship and the pillar you work within. For specific information on each internship, click on the internship opportunities listed to the right.
Other Perks
Paid stipend
Have fun while building your resume
Meet new people
For more internship information on each internship, click on the opportunities to the right.
Iowa Games Internship Opportunities
MOBILE USERS: Choose internship option then scroll down to see details
Position: Summer Programs and Special Events
Time Frame: May-July | Full-time (30+ hours per week)
About Adaptive Sports Iowa: As the statewide leader in sports and recreation opportunities for the population with physical disabilities, Adaptive Sports Iowa (ASI) will provide our interns will receive a unique and educational experience. Interns will have the opportunity to take part in all aspects of sports and recreation management from program design to event management as well as working with our athletes.
Job Description: The internship will focus on the planning and operations of ASI programs and events including:
Event coordination and logistics
Participant outreach
Volunteer correspondence
Roster management
Facility set-up/teardown
Evaluation Processes
Social media management
In addition the intern will assist in the operations of various ongoing ASI programs including RAGBRAI, wheelchair tennis, basketball, and community events.
Preferred Candidate: Students majoring in adaptive sports, recreation, sport management/leisure studies, business administration, event management, therapeutic recreation or related field. All college levels are welcome to apply but juniors and seniors who need internship credit to graduate are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications: Must be organized and detailed oriented. Must have some skills with Microsoft Word and Excel and have the ability to learn website design and the ASI database. Must have an excellent work ethic and be able to work independently. Must have quality written and verbal communication skills.
Hours: Office hours will vary throughout the summer. Some weekends and evenings will be required.
Other Benefits:
Paid Stipend at the conclusion of the internship
Network with other professionals in the area
Have fun while building your resume