2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame Internship - SPONSORSHIP

Pro Football Hall of Fame•Canton, OH

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Summer Internship Program provides a meaningful, educational, hands-on experience across a variety of disciplines. Interns contribute to the organization’s success and gain real-world experience throughout the summer leading up to the annual Enshrinement Week. All interns also participate in weekly organized team activities (OTAs), including engagement with industry experts, networking, professional skill development, and team-building activities. The Sponsorship intern supports the Partnerships Team through projects and hands-on work before and during Enshrinement Week. The role offers exposure to sponsorship sales and the process of securing new partners, brand evaluation and analysis, communications, and the coordination of brand activations. The intern may also assist with special projects in other departments. The program 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 for the duration of the internship. Local housing options are 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.
Demonstrate 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 available to work five full days per week, approximately 40 hours, including nights, weekends, and extended hours leading up to and during Enshrinement Week.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of professional football, sports business, and nonprofits.
A major in sales, business, entrepreneurship, or a related field.
Salesforce Customer Relationship Management experience.
Experience with Microsoft 365 and social media tracking platforms such as Zoomph.
Enthusiasm, high energy, and a team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Assist the Partnerships Team in managing day-to-day sponsor relationships.
Help track sponsor deliverables and ensure activation elements are executed accurately.
Support the preparation of recap reports, presentations, proposals, and proof-of-performance documents for partners.
Assist with planning, setup, and execution of sponsorship activations during Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week and Fan Fest.
Research potential sponsors, industries, and trends to support new business development.
Build and maintain prospect lists with key contacts and background information.
Support the Partnerships Team with drafting communications, proposals, and follow-ups.
Assist with other special projects within any department.