Pro Football Hall of Fame Internships: A Comprehensive Guide

The Pro Football Hall of Fame offers internship programs providing hands-on experience across various disciplines. These internships aim to provide meaningful and educational experiences for students and recent graduates interested in the sports and entertainment industry.

Why Canton? The Hall of Fame's Location

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton for three primary reasons: (1) the American Professional Football Association, later renamed the National Football League, was founded in Canton on Sept. 17, 1920; (2) the Canton Bulldogs were an early pro football power, even before the days of the NFL, as the first two-time champion of the NFL, in 1922 and 1923.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is an equal opportunity employer. Football is a diverse and inclusive sport that is celebrated by people from all walks of life. The Pro Football Hall of Fame does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just a policy at the Hall.

Summer Internship Program Overview

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Summer Internship Program provides a meaningful and educational, hands-on experience in a variety of disciplines. The Pro Football Hall of Fame understands most individuals seeking an internship are doing so to gain experience. All summer interns will receive a stipend while interning at the Hall of Fame.

Term and Hours

The program typically runs from early June to mid-August. In 2026, the program is scheduled from June 2, 2026, through Aug. 10, 2026. 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.

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Eligibility

The Summer Internship Program is open to undergraduate sophomores, juniors, upcoming seniors and graduate students. To be considered for the Summer Internship Program, students must have completed at least their sophomore year and be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree program at a college or university during the internship or have just graduated in May of the year of their internship. If an applicant is seeking college credit, the Hall of Fame will work to meet all necessary requirements.

Application Process

The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Summer Internship Program will be open for applications on Oct. Applications for the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame Summer Internship Program were accepted with a deadline of December 15, 2021.

Available Positions

There are 10 internship positions available across 9 areas. Please review each description carefully.

Accounting Intern: This intern will be exposed to the specialized field of nonprofit accounting by assisting the department on a variety of monthly procedures and reconciliations. The intern can be expected to assist with other special projects within any department.
Communications Intern: This intern will assist the department through a variety of content-generation projects and hands-on support before and during Enshrinement Week. The intern can be expected to assist with other special projects within any department.
Events Intern: The Events intern will help plan details and execute logistics for large scale events such as the Awards of Excellence and Enshrinement Week. The intern will learn how each event is planned, budgeted, marketed and executed from event conception to completion. The intern can be expected to assist with other special projects within any department.
James Harris-Doug Williams Internship: This internship is named after NFL quarterbacks, African American pioneers, and co-founders of the Black College Football Hall of Fame: James Harris and Doug Williams. The intern will be supporting Black College Football Relations in preparation for Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic Weekend and Hall of Famer Relations in preparation for Enshrinement.
Hospitality Intern: This intern will gain experience in all aspects of the event process. This will encompass selling and booking spaces, detailing the event, setting up and tearing down the event venue and taking care of guests during events. The Hall hosts over 200 private events annually including business meetings, social gatherings, internal events and more. The intern can be expected to assist with other special projects within any department.
Museum Collection Intern: This intern will assist the department with a variety of tasks related to collections care and museum exhibits. The intern can be expected to assist with other special projects within any department.
Production Intern: This intern will assist with day-to-day production operations and projects leading up to Enshrinement Week. This intern will create and edit videos including but not limited to interviews, Hall of Famer vignettes, social media videos, long-form shows and be a part of content meetings to have input in developing production ideas. The intern can be expected to assist with other special projects within any department.
Sponsorship Intern: This intern will assist the department through a variety of projects and hands-on support before and during Enshrinement Week. The intern can be expected to assist with other special projects within any department.
Youth, Education & Leadership Intern: This intern will assist in the communication and registration between the parents and youth leaders for the 4,000+ participants that register for the annual First Play event as well as other youth and education focused tasks. The intern can be expected to assist with other special projects within any department.

Testimonials

Interns have shared positive experiences about their time at the Pro Football Hall of Fame:

One intern stated, “I not only grew in hospitality experience, but also in things I love to do such as fan engagement."
Another intern enjoyed “getting to meet and work with all of the other interns," appreciating the opportunity to "really get to know one another and develop strong, long-lasting relationships."
One intern highlighted the positive culture: “This was the best culture I've been around. People genuinely want to help each other. I had the most fun of any job I have ever done." They added, "The people really do make the place at the Hall, and it truly was everything to me. I couldn’t turn a corner without running into a smiling face, which in turn always put a smile on mine. Everybody is so driven by the mission and goals that it inspired me every day I came into the office."

Additional Internship Opportunity: Trust Event Solutions

In addition to the Hall of Fame's internal internships, related opportunities may arise through partner organizations. One such example is with Trust Event Solutions, offering experience within the PGA TOUR and entertainment industry.

Position Details (Example from Trust Event Solutions)

This candidate will work behind the scenes and must be able to work well under pressure, in a team environment, be keen to details, and seek gaining exposure to the PGA TOUR and entertainment industry.

Support key special events, including the Pro-Am, Draft Party, Women’s Day, Legends Shootout, and Volunteer Party
Assist with Pro-Am administrative tasks such as assembling credential packets, shipping, and participant communications
Provide on-site event support at the Pro-Am and Pairings Party
Oversee and manage the Honorary Observer Program
Serve as a point of contact for special events and collect/organize registration details
Maintain and update the Trust Event Solutions tournament database
Assist in producing tournament-related materials such as scorecards, signage, and sponsor logos
Capture event moments through photography and videography as needed

Qualifications (Example from Trust Event Solutions)

A desire to gain experience in a professional sports and entertainment environment
Strong communication skills and desire to work well with others in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Flexibility and willingness to work evenings, long hours, and weekends
Great attitude, work ethic, and enthusiasm for learning at all levels
Full availability during advance and tournament week (February 23 - March 8)

Eligibility (Example from Trust Event Solutions)

Must be currently enrolled in a degree program at the time of application or a recent college graduate.

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