Employment Opportunities

Why Discover Ames?

An internship with Discover Ames will give you a hands-on opportunity to learn about the development, planning process, coordination and execution of meeting, convention and sports events that occur in Ames and at Iowa State University. You will be working alongside our sales and service team to assist some of the events hosted in Ames this spring and summer! This is a paid internship.

When: February 15- July 30, 2027

Description of duties:

Services:

• Prep & deliver VIP & Welcome Bags
• Help organize and process hotel lead sheets
• Assist onsite at events
• Help coordinate event logistics such as shuttles, signage, ambassadors & volunteers
• Attend event meetings with clients
• Other duties as needed

A successful candidate will possess the following:

• Previous experience in event planning-related field
• Excellent organizational skills, detailed oriented, strong communication skills
• Willingness to jump into any task given to them or where they see a need
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products, knowledge with Canva
• Must be a team player and work well with others
• A valid driver’s license
• Flexible schedule required. Will include non-traditional business hours, including weekends.

Important hours and dates that will be required to work:

• February through mid-May: 10-20 hours per week.
• Mid-May through mid- July: 20-30 hours per week.
• February 19, 2027
• March 8-12, 2027
• April 6, 2027
• April 11-13, 2027
• May 27-29, 2027
• June 7-12, 2027
• June 19-20, 2027
• July 3, 2027
• July 21-25, 2027

How to apply: Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references.

Deadline to apply: December 6, 2026

Submit to:

Paige Flory, Visitor Experience Specialist

paigef@discoverames.com | 515-817-6314

The internship will be located off campus at the Discover Ames Office in the Aspen Business Park and is accessible by CyRide.