Pro Football Hall of Fame Summer Internships
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 will attend weekly OTAs — organized team activities — which include engagement with industry experts, networking opportunities, professional skill development and team-building activities.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame understands most individuals seeking an internship are doing so to gain experience. While no professional experience is required, preference is given to those who show that they have taken initiative to develop their personal and professional skills.
TERM & HOURS: The program runs June 2 through Aug. 4, 2025. Interns will be required to work five (5) full days per week (approximately 40 hours), including some nights and weekends and extended hours leading up to and during Enshrinement Week.
The Hall of Fame places a priority on having an in-person workplace, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect and build a workplace environment that allows us to work as a team. For those reasons, this is an in-person internship.
COMPENSATION: Interns will receive a $5,000 stipend paid throughout the duration of the internship.
HOUSING: 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.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. No exceptions will be made for those who miss the application deadline. Applicants will be notified no later than Feb. 29, 2025, of their application status.
2025 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM POSITIONS
There are 11 internship positions available across 10 areas. Please review each description carefully. You may select up to three positions that you are interested in being considered for as an intern.
- Accounting – 1
- Communications – 1
- Events – 1
- Hall of Famer Relations (James Harris-Doug Williams Internship) – 1
- Hospitality – 1
- Marketing – 1
- Museum Collection – 2
- Production – 1
- Sponsorship – 1
- Youth, Education & Leadership – 1
The Pro Football Hall of Fame provides equal employment opportunities to all employees/interns and applicants for employment/internships and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
For each position description, please visit https://www.profootballhof.com/about/about-internship-positions/?123