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

Assistant/Associate Professor, Clinical, Sport Pedagogy – Baylor University

The Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation (HHPR) at Baylor University seeks to fill the following faculty position: Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Sport Pedagogy starting August 2025. This position will direct the Graduate Sport Pedagogy Program. Primary responsibilities include teaching, course design and instruction, internship oversight, advising and mentoring, assessment and evaluation.

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Outdoor Experiential Education Faculty – University of Utah

The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism in the College of Health at the University of Utah is pleased to announce a career-line Assistant Professor (Lecturer) position. The Department is looking for a skilled educator who will assist in the coordination of our outdoor experiential education classes (U-EXPLORE) and represent the Department as academic faculty liaison for a new outdoor recreation living and learning community on campus.

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Instructional Assistant Professor – Human Dimensions of Natural Resources – Texas A&M

The Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management (RWFM), College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for one full-time Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) position with a 9-month academic appointment with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. Applicants will be considered for the faculty title of Instructional Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications. This position will specialize in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to our growing interdisciplinary program that explores the social, cultural, and economic aspects of natural resource management and conservation.

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Associate Professor/Professor – Department Chair – Department of Sport Management – University of Florida

The College of Health and Human Performance at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications at the rank of tenured Associate Professor or Professor for the Department Chair position in the Department of Sport Management. The Chair serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the Department and reports to the Dean of the College. The Chair is responsible for strategic planning and vision; academic leadership; working with the faculty on curriculum development; managing Department budgets and personnel matters; working with the College’s Development officer; representing the Department within the College, the UF campus and to the state, national, and international communities.

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Assistant Professor in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources – Utah State University

The Department of Environment and Society (ENVS) at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor with expertise in the human dimensions of natural resources or conservation social sciences. Possible areas of focus could include environmental decision making, environmental perceptions and behaviors, natural resource management and decision-making, or related themes. We welcome applications from those working across an array of natural resource management contexts. Teaching expectations will include a combination of online and in-person courses that contribute to the department’s curriculum.

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Assistant Professor – Sport Management – University of Central Arkansas

The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sport Management faculty position within the Department of Exercise and Sport Science. This position will serve as the Program Director of the fully online Executive Master of Arts in Sport Management program and the Certificate for Sport Marketing and Commerce program.

As a Program Director, the position will be responsible for curriculum development, teaching, and assessment of the program, as well as, recruiting students for the program and faculty to teach in the program. Responsibilities also include developing and maintaining a focused line of research, teaching an undergraduate course, and providing service to the department, college, and university. Summer teaching opportunities are available within the graduate program.

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Extension Field Specialist, Community & Economic Development, Merrimack County – University System of New Hampshire

The Extension field specialist for community and economic development in Merrimack County will provide educational outreach, technical assistance, community planning, and project implementation support that builds community and regional leaders’ capacity to implement effective strategies to grow and sustain the economy and strengthen communities. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, local and regional economic development strategy development, cultivating entrepreneurial communities, Main Street/downtown revitalization, business retention and expansion, regional collaboration, leadership development, and stakeholder engagement in community plans and projects.

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Lecturer in Event Management – University of Florida

The primary position responsibility is to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in (1) event management and (2) hospitality management. Because of tremendous growth in the undergraduate event management program, immediate need is anticipated in the following courses: Event Promotion, Advanced Event Management, Convention Sales and Service, and Food & Beverage Management. The position will also require assistance with the supervision of event, tourism, and hospitality management internship/practicum student field experiences.

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Assistant Professor of Geography (Environmental Challenges) – UCLA

As part of a cluster hire in “Environment and Justice”, the Department of Geography at UCLA invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of physical geography. We are especially interested in applicants whose research and teaching are geared toward understanding environmental challenges in ways that are directly relevant to policy.

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Assistant Professor of Geography (Nature-Society) – UCLA

As part of a cluster hire in “Environment and Justice”, the Department of Geography at UCLA invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor for a human geographer working in nature/society or human/environment geography, broadly understood. We welcome international applicants as well as scholars doing research outside the US. Applications must hold a PhD in Geography or related discipline at the time of appointment.

2025-2026 Presidential Scholar Position – University of North Carolina System

The Presidential Scholar program is a one-year full time rotational fellowship awarded to three (3) December 2024/May 2025 graduates of a UNC System undergraduate baccalaureate program. This program provides a wide range of exposure to the UNC System Office including but not limited to: communications, policy, data & analytics, government relations, budgeting, system governance, academic and student affairs. This position is ideal for new professionals who are passionate about making equity-minded change to better serve their communities through a variety of avenues.

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Women Influencers In Sport Forum – A Movement Not A Moment Panel Discussion and Reception – Elon University

The School of Communications will host the annual WINS Forum on Friday, Nov. 8, centered on the theme of “A Movement, Not A Moment.” According to Associate Professor Shaina Dabbs, this year’s theme is inspired by TOGETHXR , a media and commerce company founded by four of the world’s greatest athletes: Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel and Sue Bird. With a focus on rich storytelling, TOGETHXR is an unapologetic platform where representation and equality is the norm.

The forum will feature networking, class visits and professional development sessions throughout the day. A panel will be held in Turner Theatre from 4-5 p.m., with a Sip, Snack and Socialize gathering at The Oak House afterwards.

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2025 Spring and Summer Internship Opportunities at FOX – Virtual Info Session

Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 3PM EST: Have you always dreamed of a career in the media, entertainment, or sports industries? Are you looking for an internship program that gives you the opportunity to gain real-world experience that sets you up for career success? If you are currently an undergraduate or graduate student looking for hands-on experience and professional development opportunities in the media industry before you graduate, this is your chance to learn about the FOX Internship experience! Please join us to learn about our Spring and Summer 2025 internship opportunities in News Media, Ad Sales, Technology, Entertainment, and Sports. This live info session is entirely virtual. Once we review your RSVP, you will be emailed a link to register for the info session if you qualify.

Photography/Video Intern – North Carolina State Lacrosse Club

NC State Lacrosse is seeking a talented Photography Intern to assist with capturing the excitement of our 2025 season. This role will involve attending all home games, team headshots, the team photo, and participating in media day. The intern will be responsible for creating high-quality images that represent the team and engage with fans across platforms.

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Little League International – Multiple Internship Positions

At Little League, our slate of 2025 Summer Internships have recently been posted. There are 11 internships across departments, everything from Sports Turf to Graphic Design and are hosted in Williamsport, PA, home of the Little League Baseball World Series.

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Universal Orlando Resorts – 2025 Summer Internships

Summer 2025 Intern Applications are now OPEN! Take your education to the next level! Our Internships will provide you with real world experiences in your area of study, and immerse you in an exciting and inclusive work environment.

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Science Communications Intern – Undergraduate/Graduate, UNC-CH

Are you passionate about storytelling and data-driven journalism? We are looking for strong communicators to work with our team on popular writing, blogging, social media and outreach. We have excellent relationships with reporters and major media organizations, including The Atlantic, Grist, Scientific American, among others. We’re looking for research assistants looking to build a writing portfolio to work with our team to write regular blogs, share updates via Twitter and other social media channels, update our website, assist with press releases and report launches.

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Digital Communications Intern – Student Conservation Association

The intern will work closely with the Outreach and Digital Communications Specialist in the Youth and Young Adult Programs Division to develop a new strategic and creative vision for promoting youth and young adult programs across the National Park Service. This vision will help engage new and current audiences, including students, parents, educators, partners, friends groups, and the general public. It will create an exciting opportunity to expand youth and millennial generation interest in national park civic engagement by providing fresh, new ideas, as well as enthusiasm to energize National Park Service community efforts and inspire stakeholders.

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Recreation Intern – Hilton Head Island Recreation Association

The goal of the Island Recreation Center Internship Program is to provide an intern with the opportunity to apply information and skills obtained in the classroom to real-life working situations. The internship also offers the opportunity to gain experience in planning, organizing, leading and evaluating various recreational programs.

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

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.

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PantherVision Internship – Carolina Panthers

The PantherVision Intern will possess creativity and drive, utilizing their own creative skills as well as learning new skills through hands-on experience. This individual will work 30-40 hours per week in a fast-paced environment and display enthusiasm, professionalism, and expert time management skills on a daily basis. Upon completion of the internship, it is our hope that the knowledge gained provides great value and experience towards future career endeavors in live production.

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Social Video Internship – Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers Intern, Social Video will ideate, produce, and edit engaging video designed for the specific needs and intricacies of social media platforms, including Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. The Social Video Intern will work alongside a team of two other video producers to develop custom video for each platform using both original shoots, found footage, and social edits and moments from longer pieces designed for other platforms. The Intern, Social video should be a constant source of creativity, focused primarily on football edits, and content capture set-ups that show the personality and dynamics of the team as a unit. The Social Video Intern will serve the mission daily to help lead the Panthers social accounts to rank among the most prolific, engaging, and effective accounts in the NFL.

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2025 NBA Summer Internship

The 2025 NBA Summer Internship is a 10-week program that runs from June 9 – August 15, 2025. The program provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the business of basketball, develop critical career skills and contribute to meaningful projects across a range of departments within the NBA.

Recreation Supervisor – Town of Knightdale

Do you have a passion to create engaging recreational activities and thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference in the community? If so, the Town of Knightdale’s Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a Recreation Supervisor to lead in developing, planning, and implementing recreational programs that promote community, diversity, and fun. Bring your leadership skills and creativity to our organization, where you will collaborate with our talented team to contribute to a positive and vibrant community atmosphere.

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Sustainability Coordinator – City of Greenville, NC

The City of Greenville has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Sustainability Coordinator. This is a new position for the City that will play a vital role in the organization, responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of sustainable initiatives for City departments and functions.

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Youth Development Director, YMCA of Greensboro

The Youth Development Director is responsible for leading, guiding and directing the activities and programs of the Youth Development Department. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Greensboro is responsible for carrying out our promise to strengthen the foundations of community with focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility while upholding our values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

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Vice President of Camping Experience – YMCA of Greater Charlotte

Under the direction of the Senior Vice President and in line with the YMCA’s Christian mission, the Vice President Camping will oversee the strategy development for Center Day Camp and Resident Camp operations. They will expand our offerings in environmental education, adventure courses across YOGC and Conference and Retreat events at the camp facilities.

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Community Relations Coordinator – City of Raleigh

The Community Relations Coordinator for Raleigh Water will play a crucial role in fostering strong relationships between the City and its residents. This position will be responsible for overseeing various community relations initiatives, including education, outreach, and volunteerism. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in community engagement, a passion for educating students, residents and colleagues, and a deep understanding of the local community.

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Training Specialist – Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals

We are looking for a collaborative individual who believes in the importance of investing in people to do their best work! General duties include working with recreation and natural resource managers from federal, state, local and nonprofit organizations to assess and identify specific training needs. The individual will work with subject matter experts to develop and deliver interactive and engaging training programs in virtual and in-person settings.

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Programming Coordinator, Outdoor Recreation and Education – UNC Greensboro

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Outdoor Recreation & Education, the Programming Coordinator will serve as a leader within the department’s outdoor recreation and education team – Outdoor Adventures. Outdoor Adventures is responsible for oversight of the indoor climbing and bouldering walls; equipment rental center; adventure trips and workshops; team development programs; and Piney Lake informal recreation and events. The Outdoor Adventures team consists of one full-time Assistant Director, two full-time Coordinators, and two part-time Graduate Assistants. This coordinator position is responsible for developing high-impact outdoor recreation experiences for the UNCG community. This position directly supervises 30+ student employees.

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Natural Resources Specialist – City of Raleigh

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is seeking a Natural Resources Specialist to join the Nature Preserves and Programs Team at Durant and Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve. This position is a permanent part-time position and is directly responsible for assisting the Park Manger in planning, coordinating, and implementing natural resource management while supporting park operations and education in the Preserves. This role collaborates frequently with others in the Durant and Horseshoe Farm team as well as throughout the Nature Preserves and Program Team

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Environmental Education Programs Assistant Manager – Youth Conservation and Stewardship Programs – City of Raleigh

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is seeking an individual to join the Nature Preserves and Programs Team as an Environmental Education Programs Assistant Manager within the Environmental Education Programs & Support Office. This position is directly responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing youth conservation and stewardship program delivery.

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Historic Sites Program Specialist – City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation

Join us at the Historic Sites section and assist with the activation of unique, downtown, historic sites and parks! Under the supervision of the Director of Historic Sites, the Program Specialist develops, plans, and implements activities and events at Latta University Historic Park, Mordecai Historic Park, the Borden Building at Fletcher Park, the Tucker House, and may assist with activities at associated sites and programs including the Historic Raleigh Trolleys.

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Program Director, 4-H – Columbia, NC

The position provides leadership in staff development, program design, management, marketing, and support for the 4-H program. Responsibilities include recruiting and training staff, developing and managing programs, ensuring compliance with guidelines, overseeing budgets, and supporting user groups. Additionally, the role includes marketing, resource development, and fundraising activities for the Eastern 4-H Educational Center. The position is on-call and includes the option for on-site housing.

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Program Director, 4-H – Ellerbe, NC

The Program Director is expected to direct/manage the full summer camp program. The incumbent will be responsible for the development and management of programs during Fall, Winter, and Spring each year. The incumbent will also assist in the overall operation of the facility.

Marketing Project Coordinator – Discover Durham

We’re looking for an eager Marketing Project Coordinator to join our talented Marketing & Visitor Experience team to provide marketing and administrative support as well as assist with coordination of cross-departmental projects and other internal processes to keep our organizations running smoothly. Other responsibilities may include providing updates to our website, data entry into our customer relationship management database, compiling a daily roundup for staff with news articles from and about Durham, and working in our project management tool to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.

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Marketing Technology Manager – Discover Durham

Discover Durham is seeking a Marketing Technology (MarTech) Manager to join our team to provide technical leadership, coordination and support on destination marketing & management activities of Discover Durham, and its two owned and operated non-profits, the Durham Sports Commission and Durham Next (collectively “the organization”). The MarTech Manager will ensure the efficient and effective operation of the organization’s marketing technology platforms and related vendor relationships.

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Advertising Coordinator – Visit Savannah

As a pivotal member of the Visit Savannah team, this coordinator takes the reins in driving initiatives for our sports tourism endeavors as well as giving critical support to the paid media team for various advertising needs.

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Group Sales Manager – City of Hampton, VA

Step into an exciting role as a Group Sales Manager with the City of Hampton, where your passion for sales and customer service will make a real difference. You’ll be at the forefront of bringing conventions and meetings to our dynamic city, using your creativity and strategic thinking to exceed sales goals and drive revenue that directly enhances the quality of life for our residents. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of Hampton by building strong partnerships and showcasing our city as the perfect destination for events. If you’re ready to take the lead, we’d love to have you join our team!

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Media Relations Manager – City of Hampton, VA

Assists the Director of Media & Community Relations in the implementation of all aspects of media relations for the purpose of increasing editorial exposure of the City of Hampton. Promotes Hampton special events and leisure opportunities on an ongoing basis.

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Director, Client Engagement – Longwoods International

Longwoods International is a leader in the travel and tourism research field with over 43 years of experience in market research as a market research consultancy, Longwoods International is a respected leader in visitor, image, sentiment, brand strategy and ROI research. The Director, Client Engagement position at Longwoods International is an essential management role within our Client Engagement team overseeing both the ongoing relationship with their assigned clients and the execution/delivery of their projects.

Director of Sports Nutrition – NC State Athletics

The Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition will work in collaboration with the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Nutrition in the planning, implementation management and evaluation of the NC State Olympic Sports Nutrition Program. This position will have fall and winter sport responsibilities which will include Men’s Basketball.

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Assistant Director of Athletics Communications – NC State University

This position will serve in the Athletic Communications Dept. for North Carolina State University Athletic Department which competes as a NCAA Division I team in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Athletics Communications Department designs, writes and produces all media guides, news releases and other printed materials. They report statistics and information to ACC and NCAA offices. Coordinate and respond to all media inquiries.

The Assistant Director of Communications is responsible for creating media awareness, working to extend the brand and message of NC State University Athletics and producing digital publications and publicity.

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Production Assistant – NC State Athletics

Serve as camera operator to work live broadcasts and in-house productions for NC State University Athletics (football, basketball, baseball, soccer, etc.) in Raleigh, NC. Experience with live camera work in sports is highly preferable but not necessary. Other production positions (Graphics, Replay, TD, etc.) are a possibility too based on experience. Help during set up and tear down before and after games is expected.

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Ticket Office Operations Assistant – NC State Athletics

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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Sports Marketing Coordinator – ESPN

The Content Sports Marketing department at ESPN is responsible for creating and executing live sport marketing strategies across streaming and linear television platforms. The department covers a wide range of sports, including MLB, F1, women’s college sports, the Masters, Tennis, WNBA, men’s college basketball and college baseball, and more. The team works closely with media, creative teams, content producers, programmers, and distributors to deliver engaging and relevant sports marketing strategies to fans around the world.

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Executive Team Assistant – College Football Hall of Fame

The Executive Team Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the CEO, Board of Directors and Executive Team while managing the organization’s office operations. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.