What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tournaments and Events Operations Intern position at Field of Dreams Movie Site?
Field of Dreams Movie Site: Position Description
Job Title: Tournaments and Events Operations Intern
Reports to: Tournaments Mgr. and Baseball Operations Mgr.
Type: Summer Internship (May 12th – August 12th)
Location: Dyersville, Iowa
Summary:
The Tournaments and Events Operations Interns will contribute to the facilitation, management, and success of the 2025 youth baseball tournaments hosted by the Field of Dreams Movie Site. Interns will also contribute to the success of special events and daily activities at the Field of Dreams Movie Site.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrate continuous professionalism, leadership, and respect as a representative of the Field of Dreams Movie Site, especially when working with coaches, players, families, and visitors.
2. Act as a point of contact for and offer assistance to daily visitors to the Field of Dreams Movie Site including FODMS information, responding to frequently asked questions, and hospitality.
3. Assist in managing fields at tournament locations. This may include facility set up and tear down, checking teams in, conducting merchandise sales, inputting scores and pitch counts into a tournament management software, field prep assistance, mitigating problems that arise, and serving as the onsite contact for tournament management. Field locations include Dyersville, Worthington, Dubuque, and Farley. The Field of Dreams Movie Site is used only for championship games and skills competitions. All other tournament games are played in the towns listed above.
4. Assist in managing skills competitions at the Field of Dreams Movie Site. This may include facility set up and tear down, parking, managing music and sound, facilitating events such as a home run derby, speed relay, and throwing relay, and public address announcing.
5. Assist in the production of championship games on the Field of Dreams. This may include facility set up and tear down, score keeping, managing music and sound, award presentations, and public address announcing.
6. Conduct pre-planning and management activities as needed. Interns are expected to work one day in the office in addition to tournament days. Office work may include merchandise inventory, equipment preparation, organizing, confirming, and printing registration and team check-in materials.
7. Conduct activities in the production and execution of special events and daily activities at the Field of Dreams Movie Site. This may include Ghost Saturday Shows, event center rentals, etc.
8. Assist in limiting visitor access to non-public areas of the FODMS.
9. Serve as the on-site staff member for field rentals. This may include field prep, check-in, and facility clean-up.
10. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Experience:
This internship is designed for college students or recent graduates seeking experience in the sports, tourism, and events industries.
The following traits and experiences are preferred:
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with an associate or bachelor’s degree.
- Preferred candidates have experience in customer service.
- Preferred candidates have experience in event management.
- Knowledge of baseball and/or softball background is preferred.
Qualifications:
- Strong work ethic, with special attention to detail.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Work well in a fast-paced environment with the ability to think on your feet and correct course.
- Ability to work well independently and be a self-starter.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Reliable, dependable, and professional.
- Proficient in Windows applications such as Word and Excel.
Pay:
Interns will be paid a $5,000 stipend to be paid out over the course of the internship with deductions based on approved tournament-day request(s)-off.
Work Hours:
Interns can expect to work on average thirty to forty (30-40) hours per week depending on staffing needs. Most hours will be worked on weekends (Friday – Sunday) during tournaments. During the week, interns will be expected to work an additional day in the office and an agreed upon time for a tournament staff meeting ahead of the weekend. Interns must be able to work weekends from May 12th through August 12th. Please see the 2025 Field of Dreams Internship Schedule & Sample Week page for a sample week schedule. Additional opportunities may be available, including but not limited to: September 5th-7th, September 13th-14th, and September 27th-28th.
Request(s)-off:
Interns are expected to be available for the entirety of the internship duration. Interns may request time off, though it is not guaranteed. Request(s)-off are granted depending on the tournament size and staff availability.
Housing and Transportation:
We offer housing in Dubuque at Clarke University. The Field of Dreams will pay for a portion of this housing if desired. Interns are expected to have transportation and may be asked to transport equipment to and from the Field of Dreams Movie Site and the surrounding area.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- Current and valid driver’s license, vehicle, registration and insurance
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing – Approximately greater than 3/4 of on-the-job time
- Walking – Approximately greater than 3/4 of on-the-job time
- Sitting – Approximately greater than 1/3 of on-the-job time
- Use of hands to finger, handle or feel – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time
- Reaching with hands and arms – Approximately less than 2/3 but greater than 1/3 of on-the-job time
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling – Approximately less than 2/3 but greater than 1/3 of on-the-job time
- Talking or hearing – Approximately greater than 3/4 of on-the-job time
- Weight lifted/Force exerted – An average of approximately 25 pounds continuously; up to 50 pounds, non-continuously.
- Vision – Must have clear vision near and far, with or without corrective measures
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
- Environmental – Occasionally exposed to working near moving mechanical parts. Position requires time outdoors and weather conditions may impact some facilities with regards to humidity and/or temperature fluctuations
- Noise – Moderate to Loud (i.e. utility vehicles, public address, mowers, computers, printers, fax machines, light traffic, large groups, crowds, etc.)
Details:
Interested candidates should submit their application, resume, and references to Noah Westhoff at nwesthoff@traveldubuque.com. For application and more employment opportunities, please visit fieldofdreamsmoviesite.com/employment. Applicants will be hired until all positions are filled. Background checks will be conducted prior to employment.
The Field of Dreams Movie Site is owned by Dyersville Events, Inc., an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
2025 Field of Dreams Internship Schedule & Sample Week
May 12th – May 16th: 1st Intern Orientation and Training
May 17th – May 18th: Youth Baseball Tournament
May 19th – May 22nd: 2nd Intern Orientation and Training
May 23rd – May 25th: Youth Baseball Tournament
May 30th – June 1st: Youth Baseball Tournament
June 6th – June 8th: Youth Baseball Tournament
June 13th – June 15th: Youth Baseball Tournament
June 20th – June 22nd: Youth Baseball Tournament
June 27th – June 29th: Youth Baseball Tournament
July 4th – July 6th: Youth Baseball Tournament
July 11th – July 13th: Youth Baseball Tournament
July 18th – July 20th: Youth Baseball Tournament
July 25th – July 27th: Youth Baseball Tournament
August 8th – August 10th: Youth Baseball Tournament
August TBD: Intern Appreciation Event
Possible Additional Opportunities:
September 5th – September 7th: Senior Baseball Tournament
September 13th – September 14th: Softball Tournament
September 27th – September 29th: Softball Tournament
Sample Maximum-Capacity Week:
Monday Office Hours 8 hours
Tuesday 0 hours
Wednesday 0 hours
Thursday Tournament Staff Meeting, virtual 1-0.5 hour
Friday Tournament 12-8 hours
Skills Competition 4-3 hours
Saturday Tournament 16-12 hours
Sunday Tournament 16-10 hours
Sample hours are based off maximum-capacity tournament and hours are averaged out with under-capacity weekends. Subject to changes.
Interns can expect to work on average thirty to forty (30-40) hours per week depending on staffing needs. Most hours will be worked on weekends (Friday – Sunday) during tournaments. During the week, interns will be expected to work an additional day in the office and an agreed upon time for a tournament staff meeting ahead of the weekend.
Interns are expected to be available for the entirety of the internship duration. Interns may request time off, though it is not guaranteed. Request(s)-off are granted depending on the tournament size and staff availability.