Parks, Recreation, Tourism, & Sport Management Jobs and Academic Opportunities Newsletter – Summer II 2024

Hourly Student Jobs to Recruit Survey Participants – Participant Recruiter – Missing Middle Housing Study

Hiring 3-4 highly motivated and energetic student researchers to distribute questionnaires related to neighborhood change and community resilience research across Raleigh NC. As part of the Location Matters Lab directed by Dr. Bethany Cutts, selected candidates will join on-going community-university partnerships aimed at advancing well-being through neighborhood change. This position is a great stepping-stone into social science and planning field research for students. Undergraduate and Graduate students are encouraged to apply.

Hourly employment for current NC State Students: $30/hour

Length of Employment: July 16, 2024- Sep 31, 2025

The initial pay rate accounts for the level of personal resources required to reach multiple field sites a day. Students with Spanish language fluency will be compensated at the $35/hour rate.

Please send a brief cover letter indicating your relevant experience and preferred shift schedule, a resume, and contact information for three references to Bethany Cutts (bbcutts@ncsu.edu).

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Fall 2024 Academic Support Program For Student-Athletes

Located centrally on campus, the Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes (ASPSA) supports the academic, personal, and professional development needs of all student-athletes at NC State. Each semester, hundreds of Wolfpack student-athletes benefit from ASPSA’s tutoring services thanks to the efforts of our support staff. To find more about the qualifications for each position and the application, you can visit our website: go.ncsu.edu/aspsa.

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Assistant Director of Physical Activity and Wellness, Durham – North Carolina School of Science & Math

This position provides management, supervision and administrative support to the Athletic Director for NCSSM’s Durham campus. This position will manage and support a portion of the Interscholastic Varsity Sports teams. It will be responsible for processing all temporary hires, biweekly time sheets, procurement and scheduling.

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Stockton Parks Fellow – Trust for Public Lands

The Stockton Parks team at Trust for Public Land (TPL) is seeking a Parks Fellow who is passionate about elevating the role of local parks and open space in addressing some of the most critical health, climate, and equity challenges facing communities today. Our team is dedicated to TPL’s mission to create parks and protect land for people. We work to ensure equitable outdoor access, protect public lands, and increase opportunities for outdoor recreation.

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National Tribal Coordinator – Climate Adaptation Science Centers

Climate change impacts are magnifying existing inequities that disproportionately affect Tribes and Tribal cultures. As a result, many Tribal Nations, communities, and organizations have begun both formal and informal climate change adaptation planning and are recognized as leaders in climate resilience. To leverage Tribal leadership and expertise in climate adaptation, the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) are seeking a National Tribal Coordinator to serve as a primary liaison and subject matter expert in Tribal partnerships, engagement, and Indigenous Knowledge. The Coordinator will also guide and support CASC approaches and considerations when working with Tribes and strengthen relationships between the CASCs and relevant Tribal agencies, programs, and initiatives.

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Research Scholar – Health and Human Sciences (HHS) – UNC-Greensboro

The primary purpose of this position is to provide methodological, statistical, and data management services in support of external proposals and subsequent awards, including consultation for methodological design, power analysis, and development of analytic and data management and sharing plans (DMSP). This support is available to all HHS faculty, and to a more limited extent, it is available to HHS students. These faculty and students engage in social, behavioral, and health research including bench/basic science, observational research, applied research, and community-engaged research. The HHS departments and programs are Kinesiology, Human Development and Family Studies, Public Health Education, Nutrition, Social Work, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Community and Therapeutic Recreation, Peace and Conflict Studies, Genetic Counseling, Gerontology, and Human Health Sciences.

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Program Research Administrator – Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences – NC State University

The Program Research Administrator requires knowledge and experience related to research administration and research program management. The selected candidate will use a recognized framework to align daily tasks such as notekeeping, file management, scheduling meetings and scheduling travel, answering emails, and bookkeeping. This position will work closely with the PI/Director and seven other lead PIs across five NCSU colleges to facilitate their multiple research projects. This position will also regularly interface with the College of Science (Research Office and COS Finance Office to ensure good fiscal management, team tracking, and awareness of relevant required processes.

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Community Engagement Coordinator – North Carolina Center for Coastal Algae, People, and Environment & Carolinas Climate Adaptation Partnership – NC State University

The North Carolina Center for Coastal Algae, People, and Environment (NC C-CAPE) and the Carolinas Climate Adaptation Partnership (CAP) at NC State are seeking a full time community engagement coordinator to to lead community engagement and initiatives across a diverse portfolio of research projects relevant to environmental health disparities. The grant-funded community engagement coordinator position will begin immediately and is a full-time position with funding up to five years. The North Carolina Center for Coastal Algae, People, and Environment (NC C-CAPE) aims to understand, predict, and reduce risks to human health from cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in coastal waters of North Carolina by looking upstream and off-shore. We seek to reduce human health disparities through investments in innovative environmental data collection, data democracy, and policy.

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Assistant Teaching Professor in Hospitality & Tourism Management – University of Southern Mississippi

The School of Marketing in the College of Business & Economic Development at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) welcomes applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position in Hospitality & Tourism Management starting August 2025. The College of Business and Economic Development is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). As an AACSB-accredited school, we maintain the highest standard for business schools in the world.

The position will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be submitted to the University of Southern Mississippi website at https://jobs.usm.edu by the priority deadline of September 16, 2024. Questions should be directed to Dr. Wei Wang (w.wang@usm.edu).

Canes Crew – 2024-2025 Auditions

The Carolina Hurricanes are accepting applications for the 2024-25 Window World Canes Crew and are looking for hard working and reliable brand ambassadors to join its entertainment department and work all home Hurricanes games and outside appearances as necessary.

The first night of auditions will take place on Tuesday, August 6th at PNC Arena. Check-in begins at 4 PM and auditions will start promptly at 5:00 PM, late candidates will not be allowed to participate. Early arrival is encouraged. Candidates must also be available for a daytime panel interview at PNC Arena and an additional evening the following week. These dates and times will be shared with the candidates that advance to the next round.

NC State IcePack – Multiple Positions

The Icepack is hiring for the 2024-2025 season. These off-ice positions are a great way to get involved with the Pack. Members of the off-ice team have gone on to work for the Carolina Hurricanes, The UFC, WRAL, NC State Athletics, and more.

General Application

Graphic Design Intern

Photography Intern

Social Media Intern

Sports Information Director

Videography Intern

Beat Writer

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Campus as a Classroom (CAC) Internships – NC State University

The NC State University Campus As A Classroom (CAC) is a paid internship program for undergraduate and graduate students coordinated by the University Sustainability Office. Use this form to apply no later than 11:59 pm on July 19, 2024. Note that you will be asked to upload a resume as part of this application form. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email.

CAC uses an internship model that pairs students with campus sustainability projects that are supervised by a university employee, who uses expertise in the project topic to facilitate student learning and project success. Each CAC project’s goals are dependent on the needs of participating departments.

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Resort Intern Connection – 2024 Fall Internship Programs – Hilton Head Island, SC

Are you looking for opportunities to be immersed in one of the fastest growing industries today? Resort Intern Connection is here to help you. We connect the best and brightest students with the most forward-thinking companies in the field of hospitality and tourism. At Resort Intern Connection, we aim to provide students with the chance to work with leading business institutions in the industry so they can expand their knowledge and enhance their skills in hospitality and tourism. This experience also opens doors to more employment opportunities for them after their college internship placement.

Broad Creek Marina Adventures

Hilton Head Health

Island Recreation Center

Elite Resort Group of Hilton Head

Vagabond Cruise

All interns are PAID and housing is provided which is conveniently located on Hilton Head Island! Please make sure to APPLY SOON since space is limited!

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Adult Education Programs Internship – NC Museum of History

The Education Section at the North Carolina Museum of History engages visitors of all ages, allowing them to discover, learn, and connect with North Carolina history in meaningful ways. The Adult Education Programs Intern will work closely with the Adult Education Programs Coordinator in all aspects of adult programming. The intern is also expected to work with staff members from all sections of the museum, including executive-level staff, when necessary.

The intern will gain valuable behind-the-scenes experience in assisting with the setup and implementation of both virtual and on-site lectures, author talks, curator talks and other adult programs. The intern will also assist with and gain experience making these programs accessible to a wider audience through caption and video editing.

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Metlife Stadium – Fall Internships – Multiple Positions

MetLifeStadium is still accepting applications for the 2024 Fall Internships, offering fantastic opportunities for Undergraduate (Junior/Senior) and Graduate students. Available positions include: Special Events, Facility Operations, Broadcast, Guest Services, Event Operations.

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Youth Programs Internship – Dallas Wings

The Dallas Wings and Panther City Lacrosse Club are seeking a Youth Programs Intern. The Youth Programs Intern will have the opportunity to observe and practice our mission. Our mission is to empower young athletes and promote the growth of girls’ basketball.

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Media Coordination and Statistics, Fall Intern – NCAA

The NCAA Seasonal Internship in media coordination and statistics provides college students with an opportunity for on-the-job learning experiences in championships media coordination and statistics at the national office.

Capital Project Manager – Raleigh Parks

Raleigh Parks is seeking dynamic and forward-thinking professionals who are passionate about making our city a better place to live. We are looking for people who can manage details while keeping their eye on the big picture. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of park development and planning projects that have a real impact on the communities that we serve.

The Capital Project Manager is part of a team of highly motivated planners, designers, and engineers in the Planning and Capital Projects section of Raleigh Parks. Our department plays an essential role in fostering the quality of life that makes Raleigh such a great place to live, work and play. Our team is responsible for approximately 200 public parks and an ever-expanding network of greenway trails, community centers, art centers, athletic facilities, historic properties, playgrounds, lakes, nature preserves, and open spaces.

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Bertie County – Park Attendant

The Park Attendant oversees the daily operations of Bertie Beach/Park located at 243 Bal Gra Road Merry Hill, NC. The Park Attendant will perform unskilled and semi-skilled manual work to ensure appropriate maintenance of order of the County’s river and eight primitive campsites. The employee must be passionate about nature and outdoor recreational activities such as camping, hiking, kayaking and swimming. This is a customer focused and operational role, in which the employee needs to communicate in a hospitable manner and display good organizational skills.

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Coordinator of Teen Programs – Museum of Natural Sciences

The Coordinator of Teen Programs assists with the development, delivery, and management of the Museum’s educational efforts and partnerships for programming with middle and high school audiences. Programs are focused on career exploration, expanding natural history knowledge, and leadership development. The Museum has a variety of opportunities for teens that vary in length from seasonal to year-long in duration.

This position reports to the Head of Youth Programs and is responsible for mentoring, scheduling, training, and managing teen volunteers, and supervising interns.

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Program and Administrative Director – Outdoor Recreation Roundtable

The Director will focus on operations and supporting the administration of ORR’s priority areas. The Director coordinates ORR members and other industry stakeholders to educate Congress, federal agencies, state governments and more on policies that will improve recreation experiences and enhance the quality of life of outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. The Director plays a key role in ORR programs including government relations, state-level education, communications and Together Outdoors, in addition to coordinating events like ORR Board Meetings, National Forums and more. This position reports to the Senior Vice President and Vice President of Programs.

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Extension Agent, 4H – Halifax County

The 4-H Extension Agent for the 4-H Rural Life Center & Community Youth Recreation Director has primary responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating effective 4-H programs that utilize the 4-H Rural Life Center and community recreational opportunities to meet the needs of the county population and supports the mission of the 4-H organization, which is to develop youth and adults working with those youth to realize their full potential, becoming effective contributing citizens through participation in research-based, non-formal, hands-on educational experiences. The 4-H Extension Agent aligns programs with the traditional 4-H Extension Agent and cooperates with colleagues in North Carolina Cooperative Extension, county leaders and serves as community liaison across the county in performing assigned responsibilities. The performance of assigned responsibilities is governed by the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of North Carolina Cooperative Extension.

The individual in the position will provide leadership for the 4-H Rural Life Center and serve as Community Youth Recreation Director and will be responsible for determining programming needs, planning, budgeting, marketing, implementing, and evaluating programs. This position will also be involved in training 4-H volunteers and staff, delivering community 4-H recreational and community youth development programs, and providing opportunities for leadership development and community relations.

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Playground Technician – Raleigh Parks

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department is seeking candidates who align with the City’s values, are team-oriented, and are leaders with a passion and vision for parks and serving the community.The Playground Technician is an entry-level position within the Parks Playground crew. This position will support a crew of eight staff in the maintenance activities of repairs on playgrounds throughout the City of Raleigh Parks System.

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GIS Specialist – Part Time – Raleigh Parks

This position works within the GIS unit of Raleigh Parks Technology and Analytics Group. The positions will be tasked with helping to handle the day-to-day departmental needs for spatial data analysis, presentation, and collection as well as contributing to the broader analysis of the park and greenway systems.

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Program Coordinator (PT) – Raleigh Parks

The Raleigh Parks Marketing Communications team is seeking a part-time program coordinator to provide support in a variety of areas. Responsibilities may include drafting social media content, taking pictures, assisting with website updates, research, special event support, and reviewing visual communication to ensure adherence to branding standards. This is a temporary position and reports to a Senior Marketing Communications Analyst. The position is part-time and 20 hours or less per week.

Facilities Coordinator – Bezos Earth Fund

The Bezos Earth Fund is a new and fast-growing philanthropy dedicated to combating climate change and protecting nature. We are looking for a solution-oriented staff member to provide high level front-office support in our new office. As a critical, externally facing member of our team, the coordinator will assist the operations and events team in general office management along with staff support for internal and external events taking place onsite.

Event Coordinator – Attended Events, Raleigh

This is a full-time role. For this role, you’ll need to live in or near Raleigh, NC, and be willing to work in our downtown office 3-5 days per week and have the ability to work from home 1-2 days per week. Typical hours for this role are 9 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday; on occasion, there is a need to work additional hours on evenings and weekends during other events throughout the year. You may also be asked to travel outside of the area.

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Logistics Manager – Attended Events, Raleigh

This is a full-time role. For this role, you’ll need to live in or near Raleigh, NC, and be willing to work in our downtown office or nearby warehouse 5 days per week. Typical hours for this role are 9 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday; on occasion, there is a need to work additional hours on evenings and weekends during other events throughout the year. You may also be asked to travel outside of the area.

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Sales Manager – Intrepid Travel

This role is about inspiring and providing authentic leadership, empowering, coaching and supporting your team to succeed in delivering our shared goals – exceptional customer experiences, happy people, sustainable growth & operational efficiency. We believe in purpose and connection, and this role is charged with continuous improvement, instilling a growth mindset, and creating a high-performing and thriving culture.

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Data Analyst – Wyoming Office of Tourism

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Analyst to join our team. As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for assisting the Director of Strategy and Business Operations in managing research contracts for economic analysis, balanced scorecard tracking, and the overall growth and health of the visitor economy in Wyoming. Everything we do is rooted in data. It guides our strategic decisions and provides necessary benchmarks for determining our success. The Data Analyst will provide meaningful data and strategic insights to WOT and key partners, including Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs), local governments and state government agencies.

Guest Experience Manager – Carolina Hurricanes

The Guest Experience Manager will assist the Sr. Director of Guest & Event Management in event monitoring, event staff training, retention, communications, recognitions, and appreciation as well as guest feedback. The Guest & Event Management Department consists of 300 part-time staff members to include: Ushers, Ticket Takers, Elevator Operators, Wheelchair Brigade, Risk Managers, UNC REX clinic & Wake County EMS. This position will assist management during events and daily office hours. This demanding position requires the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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NFL Foundation Fellow

The NFL Foundation Fellows will focus on administrative work to help support the operations and grant programs of the NFL Foundation charitable organization. This includes work within and outside of the NFL Foundation Grant Application Management System (GAMS) on issues including youth health and wellness, youth football, social justice, and other Foundation priority areas. The position reports to the Vice President of Philanthropy/Executive Director of the NFL Foundation and works closely with the rest of the NFL Foundation/Philanthropy team.

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Bertie County – Softball Umpire

Under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director, the Umire must maintain a recreational perspective when officiating games, detect infractions and penalties according to regulations. The Umpire will enforce rules for adult slow pitch softball and maintain a safe playing environment.

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Sports Coordinator-Soccer-A.E. Finley YMCA

Under the supervision of the Sports Director, the Sports Coordinator is responsible for the assistance of their assigned branch’s sports programs. They will help plan, organize, and assist in all aspects of the programs. They have the responsibility for all aspects of the programs when the Sports Director is unavailable.

The duties of the Sports Coordinator may include logistics of preparing for practices and games and the start of each sports season. This position may also require some coaching within our programs.They are responsible for managing these functions in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.

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Coordinator, Ticket Operations – Amerant Bank Arena

The Coordinator, Ticket Operations will be a highly organized and detail oriented professional with a passion for improving operational efficiencies and experiences for Amerant Bank Arena patrons. Primary responsibilities include fulfilling orders promptly, processing requests accurately, communicating across departments effectively, assisting in seamless ticket operations during events, and delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, familiar with ticketing systems, has a strong work ethic, and a passion for contributing to a successful ticketing department. The Coordinator will share responsibility of maintaining strong relationships with patrons, partners, venue staff, and executives in a manner that elevates customer service standards.

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Equipment Operator – Augusta National Golf Course

The Equipment Operator is primarily responsible for operating equipment and providing knowledge, labor and support for the daily conditioning of the golf course.

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Manager, Strategic Projects – Guest Operations, FIFA World Cup 2026

Reporting organizationally to the Head of Guest Operations, the Manager, Strategic Projects, will be a key member of the FIFA26 Operational Services team, and work in close collaboration with the FIFA Zurich Project team and other key individuals responsible for delivering guest operations efforts for the FIFA World Cup 2026 that for the first time ever, is hosting 48 teams and 1,200+ players across 3 countries and 16 venues. This role will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining a strategic overview of guest operations across the FIFA World Cup 2026. Further, this role will oversee the implementation strategy, tools, and operational plans for seamless provision of integrated event services (e.g., travel, transport, accommodation, hospitality) to FIFA guest groups.