Employment Opportunities
Below is a list of resources for professional employment, as well as available internships and graduate assistantships. Massachusetts colleges and universities that offer graduate assistantships. We do our best to keep this information as up to date as possible, but we always suggest contacting the school/program directly. If you would like your school to be added to this list, or you have information to update, please contact MARS Leadership.
Bluefishjobs.com
Bluefish is a job board run by NIRSA that features full-time recreation jobs as well as internships and graduate assistantships from all across the country (and sometimes beyond). Bluefish is a great resource that a very high percentage of college/university recreation departments use to advertise open positions.
If you're looking for jobs specifically in Region 1, you can head here and MARS members are encouraged to submit job announcements and information directly to us for including on our site.
Graduate Assistantships/Internships
For students looking to break into the field, a Graduate Assistantship or internship is a great path to explore. Although there are different types out there, Graduate Assistantships can generally be thought of as an internship, but the bonus is that you'll also be studying toward an advanced degree while gaining valuable experience in the field. A high number of recreation professionals have taken this path and attaining a masters degree in a related field will make you that much more appealing to a potential employer. See below for schools in Massachusetts that offer GA/Intern positions along with links for more information. To add your school's opportunities to this list, please send an email with a link to your webpage.
Current Known Opportunities in MA
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Graduate Assistant Positions - Boston College
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GA - Marketing & Communications
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GA - Competitive Sports and Recreational Summer Camps
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GA - Aquatics
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Coordinator: Thornburg Fitness Center & Group EX/Outdoor Adventure Programs
Reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Recreation & Wellness. Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Thornburg Fitness Center. Manage and direct the university’s Group Ex and Outdoor Adventure recreational programs. Supervises student personnel assigned to the area.​​​
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Other Opportunities:
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NIRSA Learning (virtual roundtable series)
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Last updated on 12/9/2025