Paralegal Performs preparatory work required to research a case, develops documentation required to write a brief. May interview prospective witnesses. Works for private law offices, law firms, prosecutors, and public defenders. Park Ranger Manages facilities and programs at federal, state and local parks and historic sites. Typically works for a government parks department.
Summer jobs are readily available to students interested in the field of parks management.
Physician's Assistant Assists physicians with a variety of tasks, including interviewing patients, taking histories, and performing minor treatment and diagnostic techniques. Physical Therapy Assistant Works with physical therapists to treat patients who need to regain use of their limbs or to learn new ways of interacting with their environment because of illness or injury. Formal training available, but not necessarily required prior to employment. Political Campaign Worker Assists in planning, fundraising, research, writing issue statements, canvassing, and assessing voter attitudes. Works for candidates or interest groups during political election campaigns.