Operations Intern | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center

Oak View Group•Des Moines, IA

28d

About The Position

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet . Overview This Operations Intern will work closely with the Operations Department through hands-on learning. This will include how to operate the facility and events through a variety of disciplines like: set-up and teardown of events, event management, housekeeping, scheduling, recruitment, budgeting, capital projects, and inventory. This is a seasonal role from February 1, 2026 and will end on April 30, 2026. This role will pay an hourly rate of $12.00 This position will remain open until January 15, 2026.

Requirements

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

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