Parks, Recreation, Tourism, & Sport Management Jobs and Academic Opportunities Newsletter – Summer I 2025

Open Rank – Lecturer, Sr. Lecturer, Asst or Assoc Teaching Professor – Parks, Recreation, Tourism – NC State University

The candidate will be expected to teach a minimum of three courses per semester in the core curriculum of the Department, specifically in the sport management curriculum. Candidates with teaching specializations and expertise in any aspect of sport management, sport event management, eSports, sport marketing, sport programming, recreational sports, and youth sports or other closely related fields will be considered. Candidates with background and expertise in the intersections of sport and the natural/built environment, event planning and marketing, and recreation planning are highly desirable.

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Visiting Assistant Professor – Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community and Urban Studies – University of Connecticut

The ideal candidate will bring college-level teaching experience in a wide range of courses in environmental studies, human geography, and urban and community studies. This is a teaching-oriented position. The successful candidate will offer a range of classes, potentially including common curriculum courses in Introduction to Environmental Studies, Globalization, World Regional Geography, Economic Geography, as well as upper division classes in Global Environmental Politics and Environmental and Climate Justice.

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Program Coordinator – Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources – Colorado State University

The successful candidate will provide program coordination and instructional support to a graduate education partnership between the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources (HDNR) at Colorado State University and the Central China Normal University (CCNU) in Wuhan, China. The partnership is comprised of the Masters of Tourism Management-China and the Masters of Parks and Protected Area Management-China. The position will involve instructional support (e.g., online course setup, translation and grading), student support, and program coordination. The position will be based in Fort Collins, Colorado at Colorado State University with timing consistent with both CSU and CCNU academic calendars. The successful candidate will be proficient in both English and Mandarin. Remote participation by the successful candidate will be considered.

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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Experiential Studies in Community and Sport in Community, Sport, and Wellness – Cape Breton University, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

The successful candidate’s teaching, research, and service will demonstrate commitment to and expertise in Community, Health, and Wellness – broadly defined. The successful candidate’s teaching will contribute to the XCS department, which houses the core interdisciplinary courses for the Bachelor of Arts Community Studies (BACS) degree, as well as the courses for one of the BACS degree’s most popular disciplines: Sport and Physical Activity Leadership (SPAL).

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Assistant, Associate, Or Full Professor, Experiential Studies In Community And Sport in Community, Sport, and Physical Activity – Cape Breton University, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

The successful candidate’s teaching, research, and service will demonstrate commitment to and expertise in Community, Sport, and Physical Activity – broadly defined. The successful candidate’s teaching will contribute to the XCS department, which houses the core interdisciplinary courses for the degree, as well as the courses for one of the BACS degree’s most popular disciplines: Sport and Physical Activity Leadership (SPAL).

Collegiate Sports Sustainability Conference – July 13–15 – Duke University

You’re invited to participate in the inaugural Collegiate Sports Sustainability Conference, taking place July 13–15, 2025, at Duke University. This national event will bring together athletics and sustainability professionals, faculty and students to explore the growing intersection of sports and sustainability in higher education.

Student registration is just $75, a great opportunity for students interested in sustainability, sport management, environmental studies or related fields to learn, connect and engage with leaders from across the country.

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2025 Green Sports Alliance Summit- InterContinental Miami (Virtual Option Available) – June 10-12

The Green Sports Alliance Summit is one of the largest and most influential gatherings uniting the sports and entertainment community around sustainability and social responsibility. Annually, we convene industry stakeholders and feature proven solutions to advance the green sports and entertainment movement. PRTM Professor Dr. Kyle Bunds will be presenting the June 11th keynote address “Climate Risk & Business Opportunity: a league-level analysis of what the future holds” with Aileen McManamon.

MLB All-Star Green Team – All-Star Week at Truist Park, July 11th-15th

The Green Team operates during several All-Star Week events to help educate fans about MLB Green and how to properly sort waste at the ballpark. Volunteer shifts are 4-5 hours long and all volunteers will receive a t-shirt, hat, bag, and food voucher. Below is the tentative schedule of events – note this is subject to change.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this INTEREST FORM. We encourage you to submit this form by Friday, June 13th. Responding by this time will allow us to integrate your interests and availability as we build out our volunteer plan. While June 13th is our target date, we would be grateful if you could return it even sooner, as it will significantly aid our planning.

We hope you can join this valuable opportunity to contribute to MLB’s sustainability efforts. Your participation as a Green Team volunteer will help us divert waste from the landfill and demonstrate the power of collective action.

Ticket Office – Sales & Operations Intern/Assistant – NC State University

NC State University, Intercollegiate Athletics: D-I, Atlantic Coast Conference, is seeking a highly motivated, goal and team oriented individual looking for career experience in ticket operations and sales.This is an opportunity to gain exposure to all facets of college athletic administration (ticket sales, service, operations, compliance, facilities, event management, game-day operations, marketing, development, etc.) through running the day-to-day operations of the NC State Athletics Ticket Office.

A Ticket Office Assistant’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing customer service via phone, mail and walk-up; conducting outbound sales and service calls; processing orders and mailings through Paciolan ticketing software; printing tickets; assisting service and retention efforts; allocating tickets in conjunction with the NC State Student Aid Association; assisting with ticket reconciliations; cash management; data entry; supervising and leading student workforce; and student ticket distribution.

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JR Mortorsports Fall Internship – Mooresville, NC

At Dirty Mo Media, our interns aren’t just coffee runners; they’re future leaders, creators, and storytellers. This isn’t a gig where you simply watch from the sidelines. You’ll dive headfirst into the world of sports entertainment and media, gaining hands-on experience in content production, marketing, social media, communications, and studio operations. We’re looking for high-performing individuals who are curious, creative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. If you want to build a career in sports media and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves, this is the place.

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Fall 2025 FOX Sports Internship Program – Charlotte

FOX is proud to support a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community that attracts the industry’s brightest talent. The FOX Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity for you to gain practical experience while interning for one of the biggest sports, media, and entertainment companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to participate in real-world projects, which provides valuable work experience and leadership skills.

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2025 NC Courage/NCFC Street Team Interns

The North Carolina Football Club, owner and operator of two affiliated professional soccer teams: the North Carolina Courage (NWSL) and North Carolina FC (USL Championship), is seeking Street Team Interns to join the Marketing Staff, in the execution of game day responsibilities and non-game day marketing events. This dynamic role offers hands-on experience in sports marketing, fan engagement, and game day operations. Successful candidates will play a crucial role in creating memorable game day experiences for fans, ensuring smooth execution of promotional activities, and serving as an outstanding ambassador for our club and our brands.

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Fall 2025 Internship- Golf Tournament Operations – Hurricane Junior Golf Tour

Under the direct supervision and mentorship of HJGT Tournament Directors and Staff Members, Interns will learn how to operate golf tournaments through their active involvement with all aspects of tournament operations, from course setup to course breakdown. The internship will provide direct hands on training and require extensive travel every weekend across the country, including: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, Missouri, Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, California, Arizona, New Jersey, and North Carolina. When interns are not traveling, they will be provided Business Operations training through hands on learning and development provided by the Senior Leadership team. There are five operations teams across of the country. Two of them live in full time housing which is in GA while the other three teams are travel teams and they live in hotels during the duration of their program. Travel teams spend one full week in each city they visit.

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Baseball Data Analytics Internship (Fall) – Carolinas – Prospect Select Baseball

The position plays a role in the event operations of Prospect Select Baseball. Prospect Select will provide a first-class representation of all staff members. The Scouting Intern will work directly with the Director of Operations and the Prospect Select Scouting Department. The position will be responsible for collection of and oversight of scouting content at assigned events.

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Baseball Scouting Internship (Fall) – Carolinas – Prospect Select Baseball

The position plays a role in the event operations of Prospect Select Baseball. Prospect Select will provide a first-class representation of all staff members. The Scouting Intern will work directly with the Director of Operations and the Prospect Select Scouting Department. The position will be responsible for collection of and oversight of scouting content at assigned events.

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Internship 25 – 26 Season – Greensboro Gargoyles

The internship program offers hands-on experience in sales, game operations and merchandising. Interns will learn various skills while working closely with all members of the Gargoyles Front Office through assisting in the office, on gamedays and at community events.

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External Relations Intern (Fall 2025 Internship) – Carolina Core FC

Carolina Core FC is an independent MLS Next Pro club based in High Point, NC. Our External Relations Intern will assist with all external, revenue producing initiatives. In the best interest of personal and professional growth, interns will learn how to generate sponsorship and sales leads, use software systems such as HubSpot (CRM), establish and maintain relationships with partners and customers, connect with the CCFC fanbase through tailored initiatives, and collaborate with our marketing department on various marketing campaigns. Additional responsibilities may include events within 40 miles of CCFC Headquarters.

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Corporate Partnership Operations Intern (Fall 2025 Internship) – Carolina Core FC

Carolina Core FC is an independent MLS Next Pro club based in High Point, NC. Our Corporate Partnership Operations Intern will assist with managing all partnership initiatives. In the best interest of personal and professional growth, interns will learn how to establish and maintain corporate relationships, use asset tracking software systems such as Trak, connect with the CCFC fanbase through tailored initiatives, and collaborate with our marketing department on various marketing campaigns. Additional responsibilities may include events within 40 miles of CCFC Headquarters.

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Intern, Photography and Digital Asset Management – Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers are seeking a dedicated Photo & Digital Asset Management Intern with a working knowledge of photographing, editing, and archiving images. This internship will provide an opportunity for a student or an individual who has recently graduated to gain practical experience working in a creative department and with the front office business operations of an NFL Club. The Photo & DAM Intern will work closely with the content team (graphic design, social, web/app, and video teams) and Creative Director on a day-to-day basis, and report to the Team Photographer.

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Intern – Creative Media – Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers Intern, Creative Media will play a key role in assisting with the creative output of various multimedia projects from early concept stages through production. The candidate will assist with execution of video production needs for organic digital content, branded content, and content to support various business units of the Panthers organization.

Brock Facility & Programs Coordinator – Davie County Senior Services

The Davie County Brock Facility and Programs Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, scheduling and coordinating senior recreation programing and overall facility scheduling and operations at the Brock Campus of Senior Services. This includes instructor recruitment and scheduling, and overall coordination of facility use by county departments, programs, and residents. Work involves developing and maintaining productive collaborative work relationships and assessing and responding to participant, resident and employer needs, interpreting and applying program policies and practices, providing consultation, and performing program/project administration.

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Park Guide (Seasonal) – George Washington Memorial Parkway Park – National Park Service

The major duties of the Park Guide include, but are not limited to: Present informational talks, guided tours, and demonstrations, following a prescribed outline, to various audiences to inform and educate; Serve as a frontline representative of the organization to greet customers and answer questions; Perform opening and closing procedures for an information center according to established procedures: Operate standard office equipment, computers, and computer programs: Provide direction, orientation, and information about services or activities of interest to the public.

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Fund for the Public Interest: Summer Environmental Nonprofit Campaign Jobs (Chapel Hill, NC)

In NC, this summer we’re setting out to protect wildlife and save lives. Environment North Carolina is one of the state’s leading environmental advocacy groups. With a strong network of researchers, advocates, and organizers, they work to tackle climate change, preserve green spaces, and protect our wildlife. This summer we are calling on our state legislators to allocate $10M in the state budget to build wildlife crossings all across NC. We’re working with the Fund for the Public Interest to build the people-power necessary to win.

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Coordinator, Outdoor Programs and Rental Center – University of Idaho

Reporting to the Director of Outdoor Youth Programs, the Outdoor Program Coordinator, Rental Center oversees day-to-day administrative functions of the Outdoor Rental Center: including hiring, training, scheduling and supervising student employees. The Outdoor Program Coordinator manages and oversees the Rental Center budget, employee payroll, vehicles and is responsible for purchases, and maintenance/repair of $500,000 inventory outdoor equipment. The incumbent will implement risk management procedures and policies for all public rentals and departmental equipment used for Outdoor Program, Climbing Center and Academic Course activities, assist the director of Outdoor and Youth Programs, with other duties within the Outdoor Program by leading a variety of wilderness and outdoor recreational and developmental activities for the university community.

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Park Ranger I – Randolph County, NC – North Carolina Zoo

Do you enjoy working out doors and want to be a part of the world’s largest Zoo! Parks and Recreation is seeking an enthusiastic team member to be part of the North Carolina Zoo team. The Division of Parks and Recreation is seeking two (2) enthusiastic Commissioned Law Enforcement Officer to fill our Park Ranger positions. A Zoo Park Ranger serves as field officer with full law enforcement authority to provide law enforcement security and will enforce state laws and park regulations through patrol, education, warnings, citations, and arrests.

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State Parks Planner – North Carolina State Parks

Do you enjoy our state parks and want to be apart of planning the future of the North Carolina State Park system? The NC State Parks is seeking a State Parks Planner to join the planning program team and develop master plans, general management plans, concept plans, graphically conveying ideas and decisions needed to improve or expand park facilities for visitor use, staff operations and preservation of natural resources.

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Lake Johnson Park Assistant Manager – Wake County, NC

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is seeking an individual to join the Outdoor Recreation Team as the Lake Johnson Park Assistant Manager. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing programming as well as daily operations at Lake Johnson Park. Lake Johnson is a 350-acre site that is home to the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, which includes meeting rooms, park exhibits, and access to trail systems throughout the park. Lake Johnson has a 150-acre body of water, with a Waterfront Program Center, including meeting space, covered deck, fishing dock, and beach area. The park houses portions of the Walnut Creek Trail greenway.

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Park Technician – Open Space Program – Raleigh, NC

Do you want a career where your skills and passion will make a direct impact in the local community and in conservation? We’re looking for a Park Technician to support the Open Space program with coordinating and implementing a wide variety of maintenance and operations functions at a high standard. The selected candidate will perform open space property evaluations including data collection using ArcGIS to document boundary signage needs and assess site conditions and will conduct inventories and data entry on local flora and fauna Park Technicians are also the first point of contact in providing a safe, enjoyable experience at the nature preserves through daily operational tasks, visitor services, natural resource stewardship, and nature-based . Successful candidates will strive to foster external and internal partnerships. Frequent maintenance tasks include trail maintenance, hazard reduction, custodial functions, small construction projects and preventative maintenance on equipment and utility vehicles.

Event Services Assistant – UNC-Charlotte

Event Coordination: assist with event planning and coordination that may include: commencements and graduations, concerts, meetings, student focused events, blood drives, fairs/festivals, and a variety of other special and rental events. This position will also provide event services and support for the Barnhardt Student Activity Center/Halton Arena including event support for the UNC Charlotte’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball games and Women’s Volleyball games.

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Venue Runner – Coastal Credit Union Music Pavillion

A runner assists in fulfilling the needs of the production department and most commonly includes running errands under the direction of the venue or tour production manager.

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Social Media Coordinator – Greenville-Pitt County Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Social Media Coordinator will be responsible for social media content creation and calendar management across all Visit Greenville, NC and Play Greenville, NC Sports consumer-facing social media channels. The ideal candidate for this role is a passionate social media marketer with experience managing a brand social media presence, who is excited to work collaboratively to increase awareness and attractiveness of Greenville-Pitt County as a visitor and sports destination across our social networks.

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Visitor Experience Specialist – Greenville-Pitt County Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Visitor Experience Specialist will oversee the day-to-day operations of our Visitors Center, assist visitors and potential visitors, help craft unforgettable experiences in Greenville-Pitt County, and more! The ideal candidate will be passionate about hospitality, tourism, and creating a welcoming destination for visitors from a diverse range of backgrounds.

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Temporary Visitor Service Team Member – JC Raulston Arboretum

Duties Include:Open and close the garden and facilities for rentals, programs or general visitation; Set up and/or facilitate meetings, programs & events at the JC Raulston Arboretum; Ensure groups have access to space and equipment at agreed time; Provide AV setup and support; Guest services – greet visitors, answer questions, sell t-shirts or various merchandise, answer telephone, provide information for a great guest experience; Assist in keeping facilities tidy; Assist with Arboretum Public Events.

Assistant Men’s Golf Coach – NC State University

Under the supervision and direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach for Men’s Golf is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a Division I men’s college golf program in the highly competitive ACC.

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Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach – NC State University

Serve as Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach. Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the ACC and the NCAA. Assists with scouting and recruiting, to include on campus visits of prospective student-athletes.

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Ticket Office Operations Assistant – NC State University

The NC State Athletics Ticket Office is a division of the Athletic Department at NC State University and is responsible for all ticket operations at sporting events hosted by NC State Athletics. Ticket operations include the following sports: football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, wrestling, and gymnastics. Ticket Office employees will be responsible for providing assistance to the ticket office and its customers on game days. They will be handling customer inquiries, the distribution of event tickets, and other tasks as needed.

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Group Fitness Instructor – NC State University

NC State University is seeking an energetic, innovative, student-centered leader for the position of Group Fitness Instructor. Wellness and Recreation is looking for a dynamic, student-focused leader to plan, prepare, and lead engaging and safe MindBody and custom fitness classes for the NC State community. If you are interested in motivating participants with fun and educational instruction on mindful movement and the benefits of healthy living, please apply for this position. This is a temporary, part-time position starting June 23, 2025, and ending May 23, 2026. This position reports to the Coordinator, Fitness.

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Equipment Manager – NC State University

This position serves as equipment manager for assigned sports. Daily contact with Head Coaches, coaching staff, student athletes, trainers, Athletic Administration, alumni, vendors and NCAA and ACC officials. Advises coaching staff, student athletes and trainers of equipment and services available.

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Assistant Director of Creative Media – Football – NC State University

Primary duties of the Assistant Director of Creative Media include, but are not limited to the following:Manage the graphic design production for all needs for the football program including recruiting and social media and internal operations; Assist in developing and executing strategic content strategies and creative campaigns;Stay ahead on trends within the creative industry; Manage creative assets and content for digital platforms and branding efforts; Collaborate with creatives in photoshoots for the football team and recruiting office during games, practices, team activities, high school visits, and official visit weekends.

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In-Venue Event Producer – NC State University

This position serves as a live event producer for in-venue videoboard shows during home athletic contests including but not limited to football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, wrestling, gymnastics. The position will report directly to the Director of venue Display Operations and assist with our efforts to produce content and enhance the gameday experience for all NC State University varsity sports.