Racing Intern

4/8/2026

The intern will assist with daily horse racing and track operations, including race day preparation, administrative tasks, and track maintenance. They will also participate in structured learning activities and complete a horse racing operations business project.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Prairie Meadows is the premier destination for gaming and entertainment in the Midwest. Our casino and hotel boast amenities unrivaled by our competitors: Award-winning dining, exclusive concerts, and heart-pounding racing action. With the highest payouts in the state, you are always a winner, and so is our community. Since we began, we have given back more than $2.3 billion through grants, taxes and charitable donations to Iowa’s communities. Prairie Meadows offers slot machines, table games, live and simulcast racing, sports wagering, hotel accommodations, entertainment, and more. Prairie Meadows employs more than 800 people in the areas of finance, community relations, facilities, food & beverage, hotel, information technology, marketing, racing, security, table games, and player development. For more information on career opportunities, visit prairiemeadows.com/careers. Prairie Meadows is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify participant. Prairie Meadows is Your Place To Play.

About the Role

Location: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Duration: 10–12 Weeks
Schedule: Must be flexible with racing schedule, including evenings/weekends/holidays
Pay: $16.50/hr

Position Overview:

Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino is seeking a motivated and hands-on Horse Racing & Track Operations Intern to join our structured internship program. This internship provides real-world experience in live horse racing operations, track maintenance, racing office administration, and parimutuel/simulcast racing within a fast-paced casino and racing environment.

The intern will work closely with racing leadership and gain exposure to race day operations, track maintenance, racing coordination, horsemen relations, and regulatory compliance while learning how racing operations support the overall entertainment and business experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in sports management, equine studies, business, agriculture, event operations, or hospitality.

What You Will Do

Assist with daily horse racing and track operations
Observe race day preparation and coordination
Support racing office administrative tasks
Learn parimutuel/simulcast racing operations and scheduling
Observe horsemen and trainer coordination
Assist with track maintenance operations and preparation
Support race day setup and operational workflow
Attend racing meetings and operational briefings
Participate in structured learning and mentoring activities
Complete a horse racing operations business challenge project

What You Will Learn

Horse racing operations and race day coordination
Track maintenance and preparation procedures
Parimutuel/Simulcast racing operations
Racing office and horsemen relations
Event and operational planning
Regulatory and safety compliance in racing
Team coordination and operational leadership
Business operations in the racing and gaming industry

Qualifications

Pursuing/graduated with a degree in Sports Management, Equine Studies, Agriculture, Business, Hospitality, or related field
Interest in horse racing or sports/event operations
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to work outdoors and in a hands-on environment
Professional attitude and willingness to learn
Flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays

Key Skills

Horse racing operationsTrack maintenanceRacing office administrationParimutuel racingSimulcast racingEvent operationsHorsemen relationsRegulatory complianceSafety complianceOperational planningTeam coordinationCommunicationTeamworkBusiness operations