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Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

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Median pay

$54,840
Median annual pay for Directors, Religious Activities and Education.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

2.1%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

13,800
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

138,900
Estimated U.S. employment for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+2,900
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Speaking
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Active Learning
  4. 4Critical Thinking
  5. 5Reading Comprehension
  6. 6Learning Strategies

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Philosophy and Theology
  2. 2Education and Training
  3. 3Customer and Personal Service
  4. 4English Language
  5. 5Psychology
  6. 6Therapy and Counseling

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Expression
  2. 2Written Comprehension
  3. 3Written Expression
  4. 4Oral Comprehension
  5. 5Speech Clarity
  6. 6Speech Recognition

Career interests

  1. 1Social
  2. 2Enterprising
  3. 3Artistic
  4. 4Conventional
  5. 5Investigative
  6. 6Realistic

Work styles

  1. 1Integrity
  2. 2Empathy
  3. 3Dependability
  4. 4Sincerity
  5. 5Social Orientation
  6. 6Cooperation

Work activities

  1. 1Assisting and Caring for Others
  2. 2Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  3. 3Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  4. 4Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  5. 5Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  6. 6Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Work context

  1. 1Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
  2. 2Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  3. 3Freedom to Make Decisions
  4. 4E-Mail
  5. 5Telephone Conversations
  6. 6Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

Representative tasks

  • Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
  • Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
  • Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.
  • Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.
  • Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
  • Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.
  • Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
  • Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.

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Sources

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