FOOTBALL INFORMATION INTERNSHIP
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Archives & Information Center
Summer 2012 (May 21-Aug. 10)
Internship Description:
The football information research intern is an unpaid position that requires an undergraduate student to devote 35 hours per week to perform the tasks described under “Duties” below.
- Work week: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (one hour per day for lunch). Two personal days will be granted, in addition to days off on Memorial Day and Independence Day, during the term of the internship. All candidates must be available and commit to working extended hours for the Hall of Fame Enshrinement and Game that take place on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 4-5, 2012.
The football information intern will work closely with and under the general supervision of the Manager-Digital Media/Communications.
Duties:
Assist with the on-going processes of updating, organizing and maintaining the research and photo files in the Hall of Fame’s Archives & Information Center including assisting with the move of the collection from the current archives to the new Ralph Wilson, Jr. Pro Football Research and Preservation Center.
Work with the communications team during the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival with particular duties related to assisting the media with the coverage of the enshrinement and game.
Assist in the gathering of information needed to fill requests from the many and varied users of the Hall’s Archives & Information Center.
Various research, writing, and proofreading assignments for use on the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s website and in print publications.
In addition to these day-to-day assignments, the football information intern can be expected to assist outside the Archives & Information Center at the time of special projects.
Qualifications:
Majoring in communications, journalism, public relations, sport management, history, or related field.
The person filling this position must have a basic knowledge of the National Football League and its history. In addition, the candidate for this position must also be willing to familiarize himself/herself with current events of the sport, so that his/her ready knowledge of this subject will make him/her better able to perform all duties of the internship.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
Must be cordial and willing to work with the public.
Writing skills a plus.
Contact:
Submit resume and cover letter by April 20, 2012 to: Pete Fierle, Manager-Digital Media/Communications at
pete.fierle@profootballhof.com.