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  • 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
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Career Industry Liaison

Nick Radcliffe
(309) 438-2200
223 Bone Student Center

Internship Coordinator

Lindsey Nicholson
(309) 438-5972
McCormick Hall 163

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

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