2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame Internship - OPERATIONS

Pro Football Hall of Fame•Canton, OH

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About The Position

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Summer Internship Program offers a meaningful, hands-on educational experience in a variety of disciplines. Interns contribute to the organization’s work and gain real-world experience during the summer leading up to Enshrinement Week. All interns participate in weekly organized team activities that include engagement with industry experts, networking, professional skill development, and team building. The Operations intern gains hands-on experience in game operations, event logistics, and facilities support, including event management, organization, leadership, and real-time recordkeeping. The Operations Team supports all departments and a wide range of events, including Enshrinement Week events and Fan Fest. The work is fast-paced, priorities shift often, and the intern should be flexible and willing to help wherever needed. The program is intended to provide practical understanding of operations and transferable skills. The program runs from 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. A $5,000 stipend is paid throughout the internship. Local housing options will be available through Walsh University.

Requirements

Be an undergraduate sophomore, junior, upcoming senior, or 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 quick to adapt, flexible, and able to work well 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 work a flexible schedule based on the overall event schedule, including nights, weekends, and extended hours.
Be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Have proficiency with Excel.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of professional football, sports business, and nonprofits.
Major in sports management or a related field.
Experience with Microsoft 365 and project management tools.

Responsibilities

Support the parking pass program by updating and ordering parking passes and gathering and fulfilling employee parking pass requests.
Support Enshrinement Week Fan Fest logistics, including pre-event planning, daily site checks, and post-event closeout.
Coordinate Enshrinement Week Fan Fest load-in and load-out, vendor needs, and on-site operations.
Work in the Control Center on event-day management for Enshrinement and the Concert for Legends, covering security, guest services, on-field operations, and stadium facility issues.
Take on other special projects within any department as needed.