Directors, Religious Activities and Education

What the job really is

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.

At a glance

• Sector: Community & Social Service
• O*NET-SOC code: 21-2021
• O*NET job zone: 4 — considerable preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• 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.
• Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
• Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
• Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.
• Visit congregational members' homes or arrange for pastoral visits to provide information or resources regarding religious education programs.

Tools and technology

Adobe Photoshop, Facebook, Google Workspace software, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Zoom, Computer laser printers, Database software

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Clergy
• Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
• Social and Community Service Managers
• Community Health Workers
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers
• Education Teachers, Postsecondary
• Rehabilitation Counselors
• Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 4 (considerable preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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