About the role#
The Sponsorship internship provides hands-on experience in sports business by supporting the Partnerships Team. You will assist with day-to-day sponsor relationships and help coordinate brand activations during Enshrinement Week and Fan Fest. This role offers insight into sponsorship sales, brand analysis, and the processes used to secure new partners.
What you'll do#
- Manage day-to-day sponsor relationships and track deliverables to ensure accurate execution.
- Prepare recap reports, presentations, proposals, and proof-of-performance documents.
- Assist with the 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.
- Draft communications and follow-ups for the Partnerships Team.
- Support special projects across other departments as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate sophomore, junior, upcoming senior, or graduate student with at least a 3.0 GPA.
- A major in Business Administration, Marketing, sales, entrepreneurship, or a related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, a solid work ethic, and the ability to work under deadline pressure.
- Enthusiasm and a team-oriented approach.
- Legal permission to work in the United States.
- Preferred: Knowledge of professional football, sports business, and nonprofits.
- Preferred: Experience with Salesforce CRM, Microsoft 365, and social media tracking platforms.
Location & details#
- Location: Canton, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 1 through August 9).
- Modality: On-site, full-time (approximately 40 hours per week).
- 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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