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The WKU Recreation, Park, & Nonprofit Administration program housed in the School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport in the College of Health and Human Services, is pleased to announce the details of its annual job fair. The WKU Camp, Recreation, and Related Professions Job Fair is the perfect opportunity to recruit talented students looking for rewarding positions (part-time, full-time, internships, seasonal.)

Dr. Raymond Poff, Professor and Program Coordinator said “This is an amazing opportunity for WKU students and potential employers to meet and find common interests. WKU students are seeking high-quality, fulfilling employment opportunities in environments where they can thrive. The participating employers are seeking students who can help facilitate quality experiences and make meaningful contributions. Bringing employers to campus serves WKU students by greatly simplifying the job search process. This event expands student understanding of potential job opportunities; likely exposing them to organizations they’ve never heard of or considered.”

Camp, recreation, and related profession agencies typically offer a variety of jobs in many different areas (i.e. recreation, event planning and management, youth leadership, music, art, technology, ministry, recreation/sport skills instruction, aquatics, equestrian, etc.). This diversity greatly increases the likelihood of students finding a position that fits their interests and complements their area of study.

For additional information or questions about the job fair please contact Raymond Poff at (270)745-2498 or raymond.poff@wku.edu

When: February 7, 2024, 11 am to 3 pm

Where: Downing Student Union - Main lobby first floor & second floor

Employer Parking & Setup: 10 am-11 am

Employer Registration (opened 12/20/23): http://alumni.wku.edu/recreationjobfair24

Registration fee of $225 (proceeds benefit our programs) includes the following:

• one parking permit (parking in garage - PS2)
• lunch voucher for 1 or 2 recruiters
• a table and two chairs

Due to the terrific response to our 2023 job fair, we have expanded the event to include employer spaces on the facility's first (17) and second (13) floors. Last year's event sold out quickly, so we are excited to provide additional room for employers this year. A list of current confirmed employers may be found here.

About the WKU Recreation, Park, and Nonprofit Administration Program: Established in 1967, this academic degree program provides access to a world of fulfilling careers helping individuals, families, and communities through recreation and leisure.

The degree program includes three concentrations: Essentials of Recreation, Parks, Events, and Tourism (30-36 hours); Comprehensive Study of Recreation, Parks, Events, and Tourism (48 hours); and Nonprofit Administration (48 hours). Also offered are minors in Outdoor Experience Leadership, Tourism and Events, Nonprofit Administration, and Facility & Event Management. WKU Fly Fishing and WKU Fly Fishing Montana are also part of the program offerings. All of these great opportunities are housed in the School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport in the College of Health and Human Services.