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Camp Chief Ouray-Multiple Positions
Backpacking & Mountain Biking Leader-Camp Chief Ouray
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Service to Sales Specialist - Rocky Mount Toyota

Whitewater Kayak & Canoe Instructor (2026 Season)
Hybrid Reservations Manager

Travel Consultant - Military Onsite Location

Maintenance/Construction Technician II - RIFP 60083719

Classroom Based HCT-I (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)
Library Division Manager
Sales Associate - Chico's
Sales Lead - Chico's
Administrator
NCPK Assistant Teacher - Excel - Burton Park
Sales Lead - Soma
Leasing Consultant - Royal Park

Conservation Management Coordinator (Asst. Chief, Wildlife Management Operations)
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Outdoor Careers in North Carolina
North Carolina offers exceptional outdoor employment diversity, spanning from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks coastline. The state is home to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (the most visited national park in America), creating hundreds of seasonal positions. Western North Carolina, particularly around Asheville, has become an outdoor recreation hub with numerous adventure tourism companies, outdoor brands, and education programs. The state's extensive state park system and national forests provide conservation and recreation management opportunities. North Carolina's mild climate allows for year-round outdoor programming, though each season brings distinct activities. The Outer Banks and coastal regions support water sports, fishing, and marine education programs. The state's numerous summer camps and outdoor education centers create substantial seasonal employment. The Triangle area (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) hosts outdoor industry offices and environmental organizations. North Carolina's outdoor economy generates billions annually and continues growing as the state attracts outdoor enthusiasts and businesses.
Top Outdoor Industries
- Outdoor Education & Camps
- National Park Management
- Adventure Tourism
- Whitewater Rafting
- Conservation Programs
- Coastal & Marine Recreation
Major Employers
- National Park Service (Great Smoky Mountains)
- North Carolina State Parks
- Outward Bound
- Nantahala Outdoor Center
- Camp Mondamin/Camp Green Cove




