About the role#
The Youth, Education & Leadership intern supports the planning and execution of youth-focused initiatives. You will gain experience in event logistics, curriculum development, and professional communication. This role involves working with diverse audiences, including parents and youth leaders, to support programs like the annual First Play event.
What you'll do#
- Manage communication and registration for the 3,000 participants in the First Play event.
- Assist with planning and logistics for youth events during Enshrinement Week.
- Update the Hall's 300-page teacher activity guide and the 32 individual NFL team versions.
- Mine data to identify new contacts and update existing records for programming.
- Develop new program presentations and update field trip materials.
- Support summer field trips and various department events.
- Assist with special projects across other departments as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate sophomore, junior, upcoming senior, or graduate student.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person.
- Strong organizational skills, professionalism, and a solid work ethic.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work under deadline pressure.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Preferred background in sports management, coaching, education, or related fields.
- Knowledge of professional football, sports business, and nonprofits is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Canton, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 1 to August 9).
- Commitment: Full-time (40 hours per week), including nights and weekends during Enshrinement 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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