Careers and Internships
Related Skills
- Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and other people skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Possess event and program planning skills
- Demonstrate proficiency in organizational skills
- Skilled in work in teams and with individuals of various ages and backgrounds
- Writes and speaks proficiently
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good multitasking capabilities
- Creative thinking ability
- Possess the ability to think critically and analytically to solve problems
Being Successful in the Field
Examples of Senior Internship Sites
- Skokie Park District
- Amelia Island Resort
- Princess Cruise Lines (Miami, Florida)
- Hickory Ridge Convention Center
- Hyatt Regency Hotel
- Peoria Civic Center
- YMCA of the Rockies (Estes Park, CO)
- Six Flags of America
- Okinawa (Japan) Air Force Base
- Chicago Mayor's Office
- Illinois State University Recreation Services
Comprehensive information about internship opportunities is available to students when they enroll in KNR 298A36 Pre-Practicum and KNR 398A36 Professional Practice Seminar.
Related Fields
- Campus Recreation
- Park Districts
- Convention and Tourism Bureaus
- Employee Recreation Services
- Health and Fitness Centers
- Hospitality and Hotel Management
- Military Recreation
- Outdoor Pursuits
- Recreation Services
- Residential Camps
- Special Events Businesses
- State and National Parks
Professional organizations in recreation management
- National Recreation and Park Association
- Resort and Commercial Recreation Association
- Illinois Park and Recreation Association
- Armed Forces Recreation Society
- International Festivals and Events Association
- U.S Travel Association
- Professional Convention Management Association
- National Intramural Recreational Sports Association
- American Camp Association
- Student Conservation Association
Career Industry Liaison
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Radcliffe | 223 Bone Student Center | nrradcl@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2200 |
Internship Coordinator
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Nicholson | McCormick Hall 163 | lnkronm@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5972 |