2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame Internship - HOSPITALITY

Pro Football Hall of Fame•Canton, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Summer Internship Program offers a hands-on, educational experience across a variety of disciplines. Interns contribute to the organization’s work throughout the summer leading up to Enshrinement Week. All interns also participate in weekly organized team activities, including engagement with industry experts, networking, professional skill development and team-building activities. The Hospitality intern gains experience across the event process, including booking spaces, detailing events, setting up and tearing down venues, and assisting guests. The Hall hosts more than 200 private events annually, including business meetings, social gatherings and internal events. The role offers experience in event planning, time management, organization and communication with stakeholders and vendors. The intern may also assist with special projects in other departments. The internship runs June 1, 2027, through August 9, 2027. Interns work five full days per week, approximately 40 hours, including nights, weekends and extended hours leading up to and during Enshrinement Week. Compensation is a $5,000 stipend paid throughout the internship. Local housing options are available through Walsh University, a few miles from the Hall of Fame.

Requirements

Be an undergraduate sophomore, junior or upcoming senior, or a graduate student.
Be actively enrolled in an educational institution during the summer of the internship.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be adaptable and flexible, and work effectively under deadline pressure.
Have a strong work ethic, organizational skills and professionalism.
Be legally permitted to work in the United States; international students must have all required visas and employment authorizations before the internship starts.
Be able to lift 25 pounds.
Have a friendly, outgoing personality and be detail-oriented.
Have a flexible schedule based on the overall event schedule.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of professional football, sports business and nonprofits.
Major in hospitality management, event planning, tourism, business or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist with booking internal events, updating the software system and collecting payments.
Attend site tours with prospective clients.
Work with booked clients to detail meal, setup and audio-visual needs.
Assist with daily setup of tables, chairs, linens and centerpieces.
Assist bartenders with bar-back duties and serve as a cashier at events with cash bars.
Assist with audio-visual needs for events.
Assist with special projects in any department as needed.