Food & Beverage Internship

Iowa Travel Industry; Dyersville (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville, Iowa, offers a Food and Beverage Internship for May through August 2027. The role provides hands-on experience across concessions, catering, hospitality, and event operations, reporting to the Food and Beverage Director.

The internship emphasizes customer service, inventory, menu development, and event execution in a fast-paced venue. Ideal candidates are pursuing or recently graduated with an associate or bachelor’s degree, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, dependable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in customer service or event operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support daily food and beverage operations across concessions, catering, bartending, and hospitality areas.
• Assist with inventory management, purchasing, receiving, and organization of food, beverage, and supplies.
• Support menu development, food preparation, and product and staffing forecasting for events.
• Collaborate with event managers and team to coordinate and execute successful events.
• Complete projects aimed at improving operational efficiency, guest experience, and profitability.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Field of Dreams Movie Site: Position Description

Job Title: Food and Beverage Intern
Reports to: Food and Beverage Director
Type: Internship (May – August, 2027)
Location: Dyersville, Iowa

Summary:

The Food & Beverage intern will gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day food and beverage operations of a professional baseball facility, and youth sports complex. This position will work closely with the Food and Beverage Director, Director of Sales, Event Managers, and other departments to support the successful execution of events.

The internship will provide exposure to concessions, catering, hospitality, event execution and operations, food preparation, inventory management, purchasing, menu development, staffing coordination, and customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Support daily food and beverage operations across concessions, catering, bartending, and hospitality areas.
2. Assist with inventory management, purchasing, receiving, and organization of food, beverage, and operational supplies.
3. Support menu development, food preparation, and product and staffing forecasting based on event needs and attendance at various events.
4. Collaborate with event managers and the Food and Beverage team to coordinate and execute successful events.
5. Complete assigned projects focused on improving operational efficiency, guest experience, and profitability.
6. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Experience:

This internship is designed for college students or recent graduates seeking experience in sports, tourism, hospitality, food and beverage, and event operations.

The following traits and experiences are preferred:

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with an associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred candidates have experience in customer service.
• Preferred candidates have experience in event management or hospitality management.
• Knowledge of food and beverage and event operations is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in food and beverage, hospitality, sports, or event management.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, dependable, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
• Previous food service, hospitality, customer service, or event experience preferred, but not required.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event days as needed.

Pay:

This is a paid position

Work Hours:

Interns can expect to work an average of thirty to forty hours per week depending on staffing needs. Most hours will be worked on weekends, Friday through Sunday. During the week, interns can expect to work during the week to prepare for scheduled weekend events.

Request(s)-off:

Interns are expected to be available for the entirety of the internship duration. Interns may request time off, though it is not guaranteed. Request(s)-off are granted depending on the event size and staff availability and may result in a stipend deduction.

Housing and Transportation:

• Interns are expected to have their own housing for the duration of the internship. We will help coordinate housing the best we can.
• Interns are expected to have transportation and may be asked to transport equipment to and from the Field of Dreams Movie Site and the surrounding area.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Current and valid driver’s license, vehicle, registration and insurance

Physical Demands:

• Standing – Approximately greater than 3/4 of on-the-job time
• Walking – Approximately greater than 3/4 of on-the-job time
• Sitting – Approximately greater than 1/3 of on-the-job time
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time
• Reaching with hands and arms – Approximately less than 2/3 but greater than 1/3 of on-the-job time
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling – Approximately less than 2/3 but greater than 1/3 of on-the-job time
• Talking or hearing – Approximately greater than 3/4 of on-the-job time
• Weight lifted/Force exerted – An average of approximately 25 pounds continuously; up to 50 pounds, non-continuously.
• Vision – Must have clear vision near and far, with or without corrective measures

Work Environment:

• Environmental – Occasionally exposed to working near moving mechanical parts. Position requires time outdoors and weather conditions may impact some facilities with regards to humidity and/or temperature fluctuations
• Noise – Moderate to Loud (i.e. utility vehicles, public address, mowers, computers, printers, fax machines, light traffic, large groups, crowds, etc.)

2027 Field of Dreams Food & Beverage Internship Schedule

• May 10th – 16th: Training and Orientation | TBA Ballpark Event
• May 17th – 23rd: TBA Ballpark Events
• May 24rd – 30th: Dyersville Dreamers Preparation | Opening Day NWL
• May 31th – June 6th: Iowa High School Baseball Series
• June 7th – June 13th: Northwoods Games
• June 14th – June 20th: Northwoods Games
• June 21th – June 27th: Northwoods Games
• June 28th- July 4rd: Northwoods Games
• July 19th – July 25th: Northwoods Games
• July 26th – July 31st: Northwoods Games

Possible Additional Opportunities:

• August 10th: MiLB at Field of Dreams
• August 12th: MLB at Field of Dreams
• September 10th – 11th: Banana Ball at the Field of Dreams

Details:

The application deadline, December 1, 2026. Background checks will be conducted prior to employment.

The Field of Dreams Movie Site is owned by Dyersville Events, Inc., an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.