Careers Overview
Career opportunities in the outdoor industry exist far beyond guiding, outfitting, lodging and park services. The outdoor recreation industry employs product developers in small and large retailers and creates jobs for highly skilled workers in diverse fields such as policy advocacy, community economic development, manufacturing sustainability and global commerce.
CU Boulder’s Outdoor Recreation Economy program is designed to meet the needs of individuals looking to break into or advance their career in the outdoor industry, as well as the organizations that comprise the industry itself. The coursework is career-relevant and responds to the needs expressed by leaders from outdoor retail companies, non-profit organizations, municipal, state and federal agencies and industry trade groups.
No matter your background, our program offers opportunities for you to update your knowledge and skills to have an immediate impact on your career and community.
Career Services
Admitted Outdoor Recreation Economy students can take advantage of dedicated career counseling services, including high-level strategic planning, skills gap analysis, general career coaching, resume and cover letter building, LinkedIn support, networking, interview preparation and mocking and more.