May – July, 2025 (starting and ending dates negotiable)

WHO: Students majoring in sport marketing, business marketing, communications, graphic design, photography, or related field. All college levels are welcome to apply, but students who need internship credit to graduate are strongly encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be organized and detailed oriented. Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop experience desired, but not required. Must be a team player and work well with others.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The internship will focus on Sports and Event Marketing. Intern will assist in marketing the Summer Iowa Games and other Iowa Sports Foundation events.
Duties will include but not limited to:

  • Marketing and promoting programs, events, and challenges
  • Website updates
  • Graphic Design/Publications
  • E‐mail marketing
  • Writing press releases
  • Photo/videography
  • Social media marketing

WHY THE IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION: The internship will give you the opportunity to learn a great deal about not‐for‐profit entities. You will work with a dedicated staff and see the insights of sport and event management and marketing. The summer internship will give you the opportunity to work within different programs and events. This intern will take ownership in several projects and marketing efforts.

HOURS Typical office hours for interns will be Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm. There will be required attendance at weekend events and occasional late hours as activities dictate. This internship is in a hybrid work environment. Interns will typically work two days in the office and three days from home at the beginning of the internship. During the month of July, this intern will be in the office on a daily basis.

OTHER PERKS:

  • Paid stipend at the mid-way point and conclusion of the internship
  • Opportunity to work with large scale events
  • Have fun while building your resume
  • Meet new people

DEADLINE: Open until filled.

HOW TO APPLY: Email a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. Please indicate which internship and semester you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

SUBMIT TO:
Cory Kennedy
cory.kennedy@iowasportsfoundation.org
888.777.8881 x 703

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