Jobs & Internships:

We'd like to think we've got the best gig out there. If you'd like to join us, here's your starting line!

What We Do:

RipRoar Events is the largest endurance event production company in the state of Iowa. Throughout the journey of each event, we have our hands in nearly every aspect of production from start to finish.

RipRoar’s event portfolio includes:

EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon
Des Moines Women’s Half Marathon. 10K, 5K + Team Relay
Girls on the Run Spring + Fall 5K

Des Moines Turkey Trot
Fresh 15 (Tyler, Texas)
Heroes Run (Shreveport, Louisiana)

How We Do It:

Our approach to events (and work in general) is anything but traditional.

We know that the power to move our brand forward lies in cultivating creativity + inspiring those who stand on our starting lines. We do this by working in an open, relaxed, and often sun-soaked environment. We value caffeinated creative sessions in the office and a well-rounded, hard-working, stop-at-nothing staff at our events.

Who You Are:

You are looking for an internship that is more than just a line on a resume.

You’re an organized, self-starter that isn’t afraid to get your hands dirty if it means making race weekend run smoothly.

You’re looking for an internship that challenges you to learn, grow, persist, and occasionally, get dirty. You know (or are willing to learn) that some of the strongest bonds to others are formed when you do something difficult together. You are the type of person we’d want to be on a road trip with.

You are easy-going, hard-working, problem-solving, and ready to “give up” some of your summer weekends in exchange for the rush of doing something epic, meaningful, and empowering.

You’re reading this and thinking, “this sounds perfect.” If that’s you, then we think you’re perfect too and can’t wait to hear from you.

Pay + Perks:

Unlike many internships within “Sports and Event Management,” we offer competitive pay to our interns. We do this because we know that many of the hard-working and resourceful applicants that we’re looking for need to make money during the summer months to help offset the costs of college and everyday life. Paying a fair wage helps us to recruit an incredible team to work alongside while also rewarding the hard work and high expectations we have for every team member.

For our latest spring hourly pay or summer stipend pay, please reference our most current job postings.

Because of the varying time requirements throughout the summer, our internship pay is determined based on a summer of work and will be paid every two weeks throughout the summer. Intern pay is determined based on time spent in the office as well as at events, excluding time spent traveling.

Application Details:

If this sounds like the perfect experience, we’d love to hear from you. Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter as soon as possible to Michael Zimmerman (michael@riproarevents.com).

All applications must contain a cover letter and resume for consideration. We do not want ‘traditional templates’ for your cover letter, so please save yourself a search on “glass door”. Instead, cut the formalities, and please write us a letter that shows who you are, why you’re a positive person to be around, and why this internship is the right step towards where you want to be. If there’s anything else we should know about you, throw it in.