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Oak View Group · 1 month ago

Operations Intern | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center

Iowa Events Center

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$12/hr - $12/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development and management for the live event industry. The Operations Intern will work closely with the Operations Department, gaining hands-on experience in event management, scheduling, budgeting, and inventory management.

Sports

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in scheduling personnel and tasks for day-to-day operations as well as event set-up, event management, and event teardown

Shadow Operations Supervisors to gain an understanding of how to manage, direct, and motivate operations crew before, during, and after an event

Shadow Department Heads and others upon request to gain understanding of tasks each perform

Informative training with buffer, rider sweepers / scrubbers, walk behind scrubbers, blowers, vacuums, forklifts and other various equipment

Learn about the Operations Budget and Capital Expenditure Budget, with how to submit a request for proposal, receive bids, and input invoices

Assist with several misc. projects that you will see to completion

Learn how to supervise crew setting up for events using folding chairs, stacking chairs, tables of various shapes and sizes, staging and drapes

Comprehend and communicate clear instructions for event sets ups

Recruit and assist Operations team members through scheduling interviews by phone call through excellent customer service

Help maintain equipment inventory numbers and assist in ordering supplies

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Event managementBudget managementSchedulingCustomer serviceInventory managementWindows proficiencyLift 50 poundsDesire to learnInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsDetail orientedSelf-motivated

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Some completed college course work with emphasis in event management, sport management, facility management, or similar field

Ability to work days, overnights, weekends and holidays as needed, as well as some laborious hours

Handle multiple tasks at one time and meet deadlines

Must have demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced, high-pressure environment while upholding a positive attitude

Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills

Proficient with computers in a Windows format and experience in Word, Excel, and Outlook

Detail oriented, self-motivated, and ability to work independently

Able to lift up to 50 pounds, when necessary

Desire to learn

Company

Oak View Group

We are here to be a POSITIVE DISRUPTION to business as usual in the sports and live entertainment, and hospitality industries.

Founded in 2015

Los Angeles, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.oakviewgroup.com

H1B Sponsorship

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