Brownells Internship (IVCC Gunsmith Tech Program) SPRING 2027

Kickstart Your Career in the Firearm Industry

Brownells is excited to offer a paid, rotational internship exclusively for students enrolled in the Iowa Valley Community College Gunsmith Technology Program. This internship is designed to give you practical exposure across multiple areas of our business helping you build skills, make industry connections, and explore potential career paths.

Application deadline: Noon on Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Pay: $15.00/hour

Schedule: ~610 hours per week, flexible around class schedules

Location: Grinnell, Montezuma & Big Springs Shooting Complex

Semester: Spring 2027 (JanuaryMay)

What Youll Experience

During this internship, youll rotate through several departments to understand how the firearm industry operates from multiple angles:

• Retail Store Operations Customer support, product insights, hands-on familiarity with parts & accessories
• Grinnell & Montezuma Distribution Centers Warehousing, order fulfillment, and supply flow
• Firearms Support Troubleshooting, answering technical questions, learning real-world customer use cases
• Supply Chain & Wholesale Sales How products move across the industry
• Creative Services (Photo/Video Team) Capturing and communicating the culture of the shooting community
• Big Springs Shooting Complex Range operations and event support

Each rotation includes job shadowing + real project work that directly contributes to how our business runs.

What Youll Gain

• Confidence working with customers and firearm users in real-world settings
• Exposure to compliance and ATF processes
• Experience diagnosing and discussing firearm function and product applications
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals
• Insight into career paths across retail, technical service, supply chain, and brand/content work

What Youll Need

• Current enrollment in the Iowa Valley Community College Gunsmith Technology degree program
• Ability to complete ~70 internship hours during the Spring 2027 semester
• Curiosity, professionalism, and a willingness to learn

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This internship includes hands-on work in retail, warehouse, range, and office environments. Tasks may involve standing, bending, and moving throughout facilities.

Physical Demands: This is considered Medium Work.

• Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs frequently
• Stand and move for extended periods as needed depending on rotation setting

Health & Safety Considerations

• Exposure to noise (range, warehouse, and retail environments)
• Ergonomics awareness required when lifting, handling parts, or performing repetitive tasks
• All interns are expected to follow established firearm safety and workplace safety procedures

Take the next step in your firearms career. Apply and start your adventure with us.

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