CAREERS AND INTERNSHIPS

Your internship may well be the most important part of your education.  In fact, many companies make hiring decisions based upon the positive or negative recommendations for a candidate's internship company.  One very important thing to remember at any internship: you will only get as much out of the internship as you put into it.

At the Iowa Sports Foundation, our mission is to give you a real world experience that will prepare you for the career path you choose.  Our missions is to promote amateur sports within the State of Iowa and to host Olympic-style festivals, competitions and exhibitions; create awareness, emphasize and educate Iowan's concerning the numerous benefits of good health, physical fitness, good character and competition.

The Iowa Sports Foundation is a non-profit organization that hosts several events throughout the year including: Summer Iowa Games, Winter Iowa Games, Live Healthy Iowa, Live Healthy America. 

We offer internships during the fall, spring and summer sessions (please refer below for information regarding a specific semester).  Internships will take place at the Iowa Sports Foundation office in Ames, Iowa.

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2009 Spring Internships
 

Spring Sport and Event Management Intern
January - May (starting and ending dates negotiable)
1 Internship Available

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 Access, Web site design, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and the Iowa Games database. Must be a team player and work well with others.

Job Description:  Will assist in organizing and conducting the Winter Iowa Games, Fish Iowa Games, Hoopin' At The Dome and other major events hosted by the ISF.  Duties will include but are not limited to: assisting with entry materials, marketing and promoting the event, data entry, Web site updates, confirmation letters, team schedules, distributing equipment, writing press releases and newsletters and event setup and tear down.

Why The ISF: 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 managements.

Hours:  Typical office hours for interns will be Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.  However, there will be required attendance at weekend events and occasional late hours as activities dictate.  The Spring Sport and Event Management Intern will be required to work the Winter Iowa Games weekends- January 23 - 25 and February 6 - 8.

Other Perks:
Paid Stipend at the conclusion of the internship
Fitness membership to Lied Recreation Center on the campus of Iowa State
Have fun while building your resume
Meet new people

Deadline: November 1, 2008
Mail or e-mail a resume, cover letter and three references.  Please indicate which internship and semester you are applying for.

Kim Abels- kim@iowasportsfoundation.org
Iowa Sports Foundation
1421 S. Bell Ave #104
Ames, IA 50010

Health Initiatives Intern
January - May (starting and ending dates negotiable)
1 Internship Available

Who: Students majoring in Health Promotion, Community Health, Health Fitness Management 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 Access, Web site design, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint and the Live Healthy database. Must be a team player and work well with others.

Job Description:  Will assist in organizing and conducting Live Healthy Iowa, Live Healthy America, youth programming (Go The Distance/Go The Distance Day) and other major events hosted by the ISF.  Duties will include but are not limited to: marketing and promoting the programs, team maintenance, Web site updates, assisting with weekly newsletters, customer service via phone and e-mail, attending health fairs/meetings and writing press releases.

Why The ISF: 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 help people change their life by changing their choices.

Hours:  Typical office hours for interns will be Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.  However, there will be late hours as activities dictate.  The Health Initiatives Intern may be asked to stay extended hours at the beginning of the program to ensure excellent customer service during the program's registration.

Other Perks:
Paid Stipend at the conclusion of the internship
Fitness membership to Lied Recreation Center on the campus of Iowa State
Have fun while building your resume
Meet new people

Deadline: November 1, 2008
Mail or e-mail a resume, cover letter and three references.  Please indicate which internship and semester you are applying for.

Kim Abels- kim@iowasportsfoundation.org
Iowa Sports Foundation
1421 S. Bell Ave #104
Ames, IA 50010

2009 Summer Internships
 

Summer Sport and Event Management Intern
Mid May - July 31 (starting date negotiable)
4 Internship Positions Available

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 Access, Web site design, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and the Iowa Games database. Must be a team player and work well with others.

Job Description:  Will assist in organizing and conducting the Summer Iowa Games and other major events hosted by the ISF.  Duties will include but are not limited to: marketing and promoting the Games, data entry, Web site updates, confirmation letters, team schedules, recruiting volunteer sport officials/umpires, distributing equipment, assisting with the Torch Run, Finals Fest and Opening Ceremony, writing press releases and newsletters and event setup and tear down.

Why The ISF: 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.

Hours:  Office hours will vary throughout the summer. May thru mid- June 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, unless otherwise specified.  Mid June thru July expect extended hours and weekend work.  Summer Sport and Event Management Interns will be required to work the weekends of the Games in July.

Other Perks:
Paid Stipend at the conclusion of the internship
Fitness membership to Lied Recreation Center on the campus of Iowa State
Have fun while building your resume
Meet new people

Deadline: February 15, 2009
Mail or e-mail a resume, cover letter and three references.  Please indicate which internship and semester you are applying for.

Kim Abels- kim@iowasportsfoundation.org
Iowa Sports Foundation
1421 S. Bell Ave #104
Ames, IA 50010

2009 Fall Internships
 

Fall Sport and Event Management Intern
September - December (starting date negotiable)
1 Internship Positions Available

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 Access, Web site design, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and the Iowa Games database. Must be a team player and work well with others.

Job Description:  Will assist in organizing the National Congress of State Games Symposium, Net Fest Basketball/Volleyball, Winter Games and other major events hosted by the ISF.  Duties will include but are not limited to: marketing and promoting the ISF, data entry, Web site updates, confirmation letters, team schedules, distributing equipment, assisting with the Symposium, writing press releases and newsletters and event setup and tear down.

Why The ISF: 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.

Hours:  Typical office hours for interns will be Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.  However, there will be required attendance at weekend events and occasional late hours as activities dictate.  The Fall Sport and Event Management Intern will be required to work the National Congress of State Games Symposium (October 6-10) and Net Fest Basketball (date TBD).

Other Perks:
Paid Stipend at the conclusion of the internship
Fitness membership to Lied Recreation Center on the campus of Iowa State
Have fun while building your resume
Meet new people

Deadline: April 15, 2009
Mail or e-mail a resume, cover letter and three references.  Please indicate which internship and semester you are applying for.

Kim Abels- kim@iowasportsfoundation.org
Iowa Sports Foundation
1421 S. Bell Ave #104
Ames, IA 50010

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