2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame Internship - SPECIAL EVENTS

Description

The Pro Football Hall of Fame, located in Canton, Ohio — the birthplace of the National Football League, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with the Mission to “Honor the Greatest of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence Together.” An exhilarating, world-class museum and attraction, the Pro Football Hall of Fame pays tribute to the talents and triumphs of pro football’s greatest.

OVERVIEW: The Pro Football Hall of Fame Summer Internship Program provides a meaningful and educational hands-on experience in a variety of disciplines. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to the organization’s success and gain real-world experience throughout the summer leading up to the annual Enshrinement Week. In addition to departmental work, all interns participate in weekly OTAs — organized team activities — which include engagement with industry experts, networking opportunities, professional skill development and team-building activities.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM POSITIONS: There are 11 internship positions available across 10 departments. Please submit only one application, even if you are interested in multiple departments. This application is specifically for the Special Events department internship. 

TERM & HOURS: The program runs June 1, 2027, through Aug. 9, 2027. All interns will work five (5) full days per week (approximately 40 hours), including nights, weekends and extended hours leading up to and during Enshrinement Week.

COMPENSATION & HOUSING: $5,000 stipend will be paid throughout the duration of the internship; local housing options will be available through Walsh University, just a few miles down the road from Pro Football Hall of Fame.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate sophomores, juniors, upcoming seniors and graduate students. A candidate should be actively enrolled in an educational institution during the summer of the internship and hold a minimum GPA of at least 3.0.
• Knowledge of professional football, sports business and nonprofits preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Quick to adapt, flexible and able to work well under deadline pressure.
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills, professionalism.
• Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States and international students must have all visas and employment authorizations before the start of the internship.

SPECIAL EVENTS INTERNSHIP: The Events intern will help plan details and execute logistics for large scale events such as the Awards of Excellence and Enshrinement Week. The intern will learn how each event is planned, budgeted, marketed and executed from event conception to completion. The intern will learn skills such as creating a sense of arrival, labor planning, flexibility, working within a budget and problem-solving.

Key responsibilities:

• Work with external vendors to book transportation, event décor and hotel accommodations.
• On-site day of event management including the event set-up, coordinate vendor load in and load out, event registration, assist with audio-visual needs, serve as a cashier for events with cash bars and more.
• Maintain an overall event budget.
• Procure silent auction items for fundraising events.
• The intern can be expected to assist with other special projects within any department.

Additional qualifications:

• Majoring in hospitality management, event planning, tourism, business or a related field is preferred.
• Friendly and outgoing personality. Detail oriented.
• Flexible schedule based on overall event schedule.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is an equal opportunity employer. Football is a diverse and inclusive sport that is celebrated by people from all walks of life. As an extension of the sport and all it embodies, the Hall celebrates the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person valuable and intentionally fosters a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply via an online application.