Internship and Job Opportunities

Preparing Students to Thrive in a Global Society 

Our department has many opportunities to support your academic and career goals. Tap into our 400+ Bay Area partnerships and faculty network to start your journey. Engage in fun internship opportunities and learn more about potential career pathways!

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Gain Real-World Experience

RPT 690 Internship in Recreation, Parks & Tourism

Eligibility: Upper-division RPT majors, internship eligibility, and consent of the instructor. 

Time Commitment: 400 hours 

Academic Credit: 12 units 

Example Experiences: Operations, facilities, marketing, finance, and programs/services.

 

HH 680 Holistic Health Internship Seminar

Eligibility: Students who have completed General Education (GE) requirements: A1, A2, A3, & B4 with grades C- or better; or permission of the instructor.  

Time Commitment: Depends on the internship (~50-100 hours)

Academic Credit: 3 units 

Host an Intern

Our students have a variety of different passions and skillsets that greatly benefit your company and/or organization. Our students seek real-world work experience, quality mentorship, challenging projects, and feedback for continuous improvement.

RPT college seniors enrolled in RPT690: Internship in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism during Spring (Jan-May) and Summer (Jun-Aug) seek internships with the goal of securing a job after graduation. Since RPT seniors must commit a total of 400+ internship hours, they seek experiences similar to a management/technical training program and can perform at their optimal if benefits (e.g., stipend, wages, transportation fee, etc.) are available.

Email the RPT Department: rpt@sfsu.edu with the following information to let us know about your internship opportunity:

  1. Internship Title
  2. Company/Organization Name
  3. Roles and Responsibilities
  4. Qualifications and Requirements
  5. Contact Information

**Please include a PDF flyer or website link for the application.

We will review your internship opportunity and reach out with updates.

Job Opportunities

Recreation and Parks

  • Park and Recreation Agency Director
    • Oversee the operations and finances of public parks and recreational spaces, typically under the supervision of the city manager.
    • Salary range: $110,000–$150,000
  • Athletics Supervisor
    • Administer and participate in the scheduling of athletic facilities for classes, recreation use and use by outside groups.
    • Salary range: $40,000–$95,000
  • Park Ranger
    • Ensure campers, hikers and other visitors follow the rules, enjoy their experience and take care of the natural environment; research, develop and conduct educational programs.
    • Salary range: $70,000–$85,000
  • Environmental Educator
    • Plan events, activities and programs to inform the next generation about environmental issues and how they can help.
    • Salary range: $45,000–$90,000

Tourism

  • Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director
    • Lead and direct the administrative, operational, sales, marketing and communications functions of a convention and visitors bureau.
    • Salary range: $102,000–$110,000
  • Cruise Ship Director
    • Create a fun atmosphere while engaging guests through activities, shows, events, presentations, communications and socializing throughout the cruise.
    • Salary range: $47,000–$53,000
  • Amusement Park Manager
    • Oversee day-to-day theme park operations, including ride maintenance, customer revenue and park cleanliness. Perform administrative duties and engage with staff and customers.
    • Salary range: $68,000–$113,000

Events

  • Director of Events
    • Recruit and manage staff, direct event and program management, and oversee the successful execution of high-level events, meetings and conferences.
    • Salary range: $70,000–$84,000
  • Theater Operations Manager
    • Recruit, train, motivate, develop and coordinate personnel to ensure effective operations and excellent guest service.
    • Salary range: $48,000–$53,000
  • Events Coordinator
    • Oversee and facilitate meeting planning, including site selection, vendor negotiation, registration, marketing, on-site staffing and post-event reporting.
    • Salary range: $47,000–$55,000

*Salary ranges are based on San Francisco Bay Area postings on Indeed.com, Glassdoor.com and Salary.com as of January 2022.

Holistic Health Practices

  • Acupuncturist
    • Promote healing, alleviate pain and improve overall health by using specialized needles at specific pressure points on the body.
    • Salary range: $54,000–$88,000
  • Naturopath Practitioner
    • Treat and manage acute and chronic conditions using natural healing methods, including acupuncture, reflexology, hydrotherapy, herbal medicines, clinical nutrition, homeopathy and counseling.
    • Salary range: $72,000–$220,000
  • Massage Therapist
    • Manipulate muscle groups and trigger points to relieve pain, support healing, improve circulation, reduce stress and increase relaxation.
    • Salary range: $40,000–$130,000

Health and Fitness

  • Registered Dietitian
    • Promote healing, alleviate pain and improve overall health by using specialized needles at specific pressure points on the body.
    • Salary range: $72,000–$220,000
  • Nutritionist
    • Improve health and wellness through crystal healing, sound therapy or radiation to align chakras, which are energy points in the body.
    • Salary range: $68,000–$97,000
  • Physical Therapist
    • Provide treatment for patients with chronic conditions, illnesses and injuries to improve movement and manage pain.
    • Salary range: $65,000–$130,000

Wellness

  • Mental Health Coach
    • Help clients manage emotions, challenge negative thinking patterns, improve personal and relationship skills and reduce environmental stressors.
    • Salary range: $64,000–$132,000
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
    • Work with individuals, groups and families to address mental, emotional and behavioral concerns.
    • Salary range: $60,000
  • Wellness Coordinator
    • Coordinate and facilitate health and fitness activities, events, seminars and wellness programs in public or private organizations.
    • Salary range: $56,000–$94,000

*Salary ranges are based on San Francisco Bay Area postings on Indeed.com, Glassdoor.com and Salary.com as of January 2022.

RPT Professional Development Opportunities

  • Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals and Tours
  • Campus Recreation and SF State
  • City of Daly City - Library & Recreation Services
  • City of Menlo Park: Community Services Department
  • City of Mill Valley Recreation
  • City of Pacifica
  • City of Redwood City Parks & Recreation Department
  • City of South San Francisco, Parks & Recreation
  • Gatepath (nonprofit focused on developmental disabilities)
  • Giants Enterprises (AT&T Park)
  • Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
  • Hornblower Cruises & Events
  • Hostelling International USA
  • Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF)
  • Literacy for Environmental Justice
  • Marbles Found
  • MFactor Meetings 
  • Outdoor Adventure Club
  • Outward Bound California (adventure education)
  • Pacific Leadership Institute (ropes course)
  • Real Options for City Kids (ROCK)
  • Recess (playspace for children and adults)
  • San Francisco 49ers STEAM Education Program
  • San Francisco Recreation & Park Department
  • San Francisco Travel Association
  • San Francisco Youth Soccer
  • Santa Clara County Parks
  • Shanti Project (nonprofit)
  • Small Potatoes Catering & Events
  • The California Academy of Sciences
  • The Ranch (City of Belvedere and Tiburon Recreation)
  • Travis Air Force Base Outdoor Recreation
  • UCSF Fitness & Recreation
  • YMCA of San Francisco
  • Youth Outside

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