Career Opportunities

The job market is strong. A growing population brings overcrowding in wilderness and forest land, creating a greater need for management. People continue to demand more outdoor recreation uses on public lands. Because we are becoming more aware of the land use issues, environmental educational programs are growing.

Governmental agencies are writing more and more regulations that will require continued professional employees. These employees will not necessarily need a 4-year degree, but will need the experience and knowledge provided by Natural Resource Recreation Management. Graduates of the program can work for:

US Forest Service
US National Parks
Bureau of Land Management
US Fish and Wildlife Service
State Parks and Forestry Agencies
Local Parks and Recreation Agencies
Outfitters
Rural Economic Development offices
Recreation planners
Private recreation concessionaires
Land management agencies
Federal/State government
Local government
Private landowners
Conservation Groups
Ecotourism Agencies
Engineering Firms
Law firms
Schools or camps