About the role#
The Special Events internship offers hands-on experience in planning and executing large-scale events, including the Awards of Excellence and Enshrinement Week. You will learn the full lifecycle of event management, from initial budgeting and marketing to final execution. This role requires a flexible schedule to accommodate event needs, including nights and weekends.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate with external vendors for transportation, decor, and hotel accommodations.
- Manage on-site logistics, such as event set-up, registration, and vendor load in and load out.
- Support audio-visual requirements and act as a cashier for events with cash bars.
- Track and maintain event budgets.
- Procure items for silent auctions and fundraising efforts.
- Assist with various special projects across different departments as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate sophomore, junior, upcoming senior, or graduate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- A major in hospitality management, event planning, tourism, business, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills, a professional demeanor, and a detail-oriented mindset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively under deadline pressure.
- A friendly and outgoing personality.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Knowledge of professional football, sports business, and nonprofits is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Canton, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 1, 2027, through August 9, 2027).
- Commitment: Full-time (40 hours per week), including nights and weekends.
- Compensation: $5,000 stipend.
About Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is a nonprofit institution located in Canton, Ohio. Founded in 1963, the organization maintains a museum that preserves the history of professional football. It manages hundreds of events annually and oversees the development of a mixed-use campus known as the Hall of Fame Village. The institution employs approximately 210 people.
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