Part IV: Descriptions of the 50 Best Jobs for Each Personality Type _______________________________member participation and changes in congregation
emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
Collaborate with other ministry members to estab-
lish goals and objectives for religious education pro-
grams and to develop ways to encourage program
participation. Interpret religious education activities
to the public through speaking, leading discussions,
and writing articles for local and national publica-
tions. Implement program plans by ordering needed
materials, scheduling speakers, reserving spaces, and
handling other administrative details. Confer with
clergy members, congregation offi cials, and congre-
gation organizations to encourage support of and par-
ticipation in religious education activities. Develop
and direct study courses and religious education pro-
grams within congregations. Locate and distribute
resources such as periodicals and curricula in order
to enhance the eff ectiveness of educational programs.
Visit congregation members’ homes, or arrange for
pastoral visits, in order to provide information and
resources regarding religious education programs.
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers. Par-
ticipate in denominational activities aimed at goals
such as promoting interfaith understanding or pro-
viding aid to new or small congregations. Publicize
programs through sources such as newsletters, bul-
letins, and mailings. Counsel individuals regarding
interpersonal, health, fi nancial, and religious prob-
lems. Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences
to obtain program ideas, information, and resources.
Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine
budget priorities. Train and supervise religious edu-
cation instructional staff s. Select appropriate curri-
cula and class structures for educational programs.
Schedule special events such as camps, conferences,
meetings, seminars, and retreats. Plan and conduct
conferences dealing with the interpretation of reli-
gious ideas and convictions.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 10. Human Ser vice.
Work Group: 10.02. Religious Work. Other Jobs in
" is Work Group: Clergy.Skills: Management of Personnel Resources; Social
Perceptiveness; Negotiation; Speaking; Management
of Financial Resources; Service Orientation; Coordi-
nation; Management of Material Resources.
Education and Training Programs: Bible/Biblical
Studies; Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiol-
ogy; Religious Education; Youth Ministry. Related
Knowledge/Courses: Philosophy and # eology;
Education and Training; # erapy and Counseling;
Sales and Marketing; History and Archeology; Eco-
nomics and Accounting.
Work Environment: Indoors; sitting.Directors—Stage, Motion Pictures,
Television, and Radio
! Personality Code: EA
! Education/Training Required: Work
experience plus degree
! Annual Earnings: $61,090
! Beginning Wage: $28,980
! Earnings Growth Potential: Very high
! Growth: 11.1%
! Annual Job Openings: 8,992
! Self-Employed: 29.5%
! Part-Time: 9.0%! e job openings listed here are shared with Producers,
with Program Directors, with Talent Directors, and with
Technical Directors/Managers.Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct
activities of cast and technical crew for stage,
motion pictures, television, or radio programs.
Direct live broadcasts, fi lms and recordings, or non-
broadcast programming for public entertainment or
education. Supervise and coordinate the work of cam-
era, lighting, design, and sound crew members. Study
and research scripts to determine how they should
be directed. Cut and edit fi lm or tape to integrate
component parts into desired sequences. Collaborate
with fi lm and sound editors during the post-produc-
tion process as fi lms are edited and soundtracks are
added. Confer with technical directors, managers,