Some graduates are employed as park interpreters or naturalists, environmental education specialists, outdoor guides, environmental interpreters, recreation facility maintenance specialists, and business managers with these agencies or with private companies. Some graduates are self employed, while some choose to go on to graduate school. Supervision is provided by both an employer and a Forest Recreation Resources faculty member. Some research internships have been developed especially for those students interested in pursuing graduate study. Most student interns work for a public agency or private employer in a management capacity.
Some students participate in international programs in countries such as New Zealand and Germany.
Usually internships are paid positions though some are volunteer, with the volunteer positions usually providing at least housing and per diem. Internships may be done in locations other than Oregon. In the last few years there have been more jobs and internship opportunities than there have been students. Therefore, students have been able to find good jobs and internships which match their interests. Declaration of the option or minor should be done by the end of the sophomore year.