Spring & Summer Event Management Internship

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid stipend

Paid mileage

Resume-building networking

Des Moines area networking

Job summary

Nichols College is seeking a Spring & Summer Event Management Intern to help organize and run large-scale events in the Ames/Des Moines metro area. The internship is full-time with hours varying by season and some evenings/weekends required.

Ideal candidates are students majoring in sport management or related fields, comfortable with Word/Excel, and able to work both collaboratively and independently. Paid stipend and travel mileage are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be organized and detail-oriented.
• Must have some skills with Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn.
• Must be a team player and work well independently.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and conducting events for Des Moines Corporate Games and Iowa Games.
• Create sports schedules and communicate with admins.
• Calculate results and update the website and database.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Independent work

Reliable transportation

Job description

Spring & Summer Event Management Internship

Recruitment began on August 26, 2026

and the job listing Expires on September 26, 2026

Full-Time Job Sport Management, Sport Management

Spring & Summer Event Management Internship: Mid- January - July 31 (starting and ending dates negotiable) | Full-time (30 + hours per week, hours flexible in Winter/Spring months)

Who: Students majoring in sport management/leisure studies, business administration/marketing 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. Must be a team player and work well independently. Must have reliable transportation.

Job Description: Will assist in organizing and conducting the Des Moines Corporate Games and Iowa Games. Duties will include attending Iowa Sports Foundation (including the Iowa Corporate Games, Iowa Games, Iowa Senior Games) events and competitions, creating sports schedules, communicating with company admins, calculating results, updating web site and database

Why the Iowa Sports Foundation: You will work with a dedicated staff and see the insights of sport and event management, including large scale events through the Iowa Sports Foundation

Hours: The summer internship is full-time. Office hours will vary throughout the spring and summer. Evening and weekend work is required. Most events and competitions take place in the Ames and Des Moines metro area. Office hours would be in Ames.

Other Perks:

• Paid stipend
• Paid mileage for any travel to and from events
• Have fun while building your resume
• Meet new people and network with Des Moines area businesses