Internship & Job Opportunities
Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management students are required to complete a semester long, 600-hour, internship prior to graduation. Often this internship leads students to their first full time job after graduation.
Internship Resources
- The Student Conservation Association - Provides internship opportunities related to the parks and recreation profession
- The National Recreation & Park Association - Has many job and internship opportunities listed on their website
- Ohio Parks & Recreation Association - Has many job and internship opportunities listed on their website
- Outdoor Industry Jobs - "The ultimate destination to find a job in the Outdoor Industry."
- US Travel Association - Provides member with a comprehensive job bank of tourism related jobs
- Ohio Travel Association - Provides member with a comprehensive job bank of tourism related jobs
- Recwave - Is an online community of recreation professionals
- Backdoor Jobs - Has internship, volunteer and short term paid positions in the US and abroad
For current job openings, "friend" us on Facebook and add your email to our listerv by contacting Jennifer Schultz at jschultz@kent.edu.