Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Job Zone

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.81
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.79
Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.78
Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.74
Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.74
Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.74
Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.72
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.72
Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.68
Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.67
Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.67
Visit congregational members' homes or arrange for pastoral visits to provide information or resources regarding religious education programs.66

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Publicize programs through sources, such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.64
Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities.61
Plan fundraising activities for the church.55
Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.54
Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, or writing articles for local or national publications.54
Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals, such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.52
Plan or conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas or convictions.47

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Speaking78
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening75
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Social Perceptiveness75
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Learning72
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Critical Thinking72
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Instructing72
Teaching others how to do something.
Reading Comprehension72
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Service Orientation72
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Coordination69
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Learning Strategies69
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Judgment and Decision Making66
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Complex Problem Solving63
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

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Writing56
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Monitoring53
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Persuasion53
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Systems Analysis53
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Time Management53
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Management of Personnel Resources50
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Negotiation50
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Operations Analysis47
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Systems Evaluation47
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Management of Financial Resources44
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Management of Material Resources44
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Mathematics28
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Operations Monitoring25
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Quality Control Analysis25
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Technology Design22
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Programming19
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Troubleshooting13
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Science10
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Operation and Control3
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Equipment Maintenance0
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment Selection0
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Philosophy and Theology80
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Education and Training75
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Customer and Personal Service74
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language69
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Psychology63
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Therapy and Counseling61
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Administration and Management55
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Public Safety and Security54
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Personnel and Human Resources53
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Communications and Media52
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Sociology and Anthropology46
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Economics and Accounting39
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

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Law and Government39
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Administrative38
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Mathematics35
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Computers and Electronics32
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Sales and Marketing32
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Medicine and Dentistry27
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Telecommunications21
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Transportation21
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Fine Arts19
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
History and Archeology19
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Foreign Language15
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Building and Construction14
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Biology13
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Design13
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Engineering and Technology13
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Geography13
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Mechanical11
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Production and Processing11
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Food Production8
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Chemistry7
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Physics0
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Oral Expression75
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Written Comprehension75
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression75
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Oral Comprehension72
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Speech Clarity72
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition72
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Deductive Reasoning69
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Problem Sensitivity66
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Fluency of Ideas60
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Inductive Reasoning60
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Originality60
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Information Ordering56
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

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Category Flexibility53
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Near Vision53
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Selective Attention50
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Far Vision47
The ability to see details at a distance.
Flexibility of Closure47
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Memorization47
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Number Facility44
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Mathematical Reasoning41
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Speed of Closure41
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Time Sharing38
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Visualization38
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Perceptual Speed31
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Trunk Strength28
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Auditory Attention25
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Depth Perception25
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Hearing Sensitivity25
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Visual Color Discrimination25
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Wrist-Finger Speed13
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Finger Dexterity10
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Multilimb Coordination10
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Dynamic Strength6
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Explosive Strength6
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Gross Body Coordination6
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Stamina6
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Static Strength6
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Dynamic Flexibility3
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Extent Flexibility3
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Gross Body Equilibrium3
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Spatial Orientation3
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Arm-Hand Steadiness0
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Control Precision0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Manual Dexterity0
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision0
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Rate Control0
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Reaction Time0
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Response Orientation0
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Sound Localization0
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Speed of Limb Movement0
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Assisting and Caring for Others94
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships90
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates86
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events84
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work83
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Getting Information81
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems81
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge81
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Thinking Creatively80
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Developing and Building Teams79
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Developing Objectives and Strategies75
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Working with Computers74
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

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Communicating with People Outside the Organization73
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public73
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others73
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Scheduling Work and Activities72
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Training and Teaching Others70
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Coaching and Developing Others66
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People65
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Performing Administrative Activities64
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information63
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards63
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Documenting/Recording Information62
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources62
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others60
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates60
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others60
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings58
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others58
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Performing General Physical Activities52
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Analyzing Data or Information51
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Selling or Influencing Others50
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Processing Information49
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials46
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Staffing Organizational Units42
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment30
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Controlling Machines and Processes25
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Handling and Moving Objects23
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment15
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment15
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment10
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Integrity93
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Empathy89
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Dependability87
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Sincerity84
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Social Orientation83
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Cooperation81
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Leadership Orientation80
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
Optimism80
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Adaptability68
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Perseverance66
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Self-Control66
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Achievement Orientation65
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

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Initiative65
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Stress Tolerance64
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Self-Confidence62
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Attention to Detail57
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Humility57
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Intellectual Curiosity56
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Innovation50
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Tolerance for Ambiguity47
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Cautiousness40
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Social100
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Enterprising86
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Artistic40
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Conventional36
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Investigative29
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Realistic0
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom98%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day86%
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom78%
- Some freedom16%
E-Mail
- Every day64%
- Once a week or more but not every day29%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day47%
- Once a week or more but not every day31%
- Once a month or more but not every week21%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Once a week or more but not every day35%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others16%
- Contact with others most of the time78%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Very important83%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important40%
- Very important15%
- Important37%
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day20%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a month or more but not every week50%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)17%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)37%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)22%
- I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)17%

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Public Speaking
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important15%
- Very important26%
- Important29%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Important results25%
- Moderate results58%
- Minor results16%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- High responsibility29%
- Moderate responsibility26%
- Limited responsibility44%
Written Letters and Memos
- Once a month or more but not every week69%
- Never15%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- High responsibility30%
- Moderate responsibility15%
Time Pressure
- Once a month or more but not every week48%
- Once a year or more but not every month36%
Conflict Situations
- Once a week or more but not every day16%
- Once a month or more but not every week40%
- Once a year or more but not every month23%
- Never21%
Spend Time Standing
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Very important15%
- Important21%
- Not important at all22%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a month or more but not every week30%
- Never21%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours13%
- 40 hours26%
- Less than 40 hours61%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Once a month or more but not every week26%
- Never60%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Less than half the time64%
- Never30%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
- Never60%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Fairly important26%
- Not important at all66%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Less than half the time25%
- Never67%
Consequence of Error
- Fairly serious19%
- Not serious at all72%
Degree of Automation
- Slightly automated30%
- Not at all automated63%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never75%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
- Never74%
Work Schedules
- Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)19%
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)81%
Level of Competition
- Slightly competitive16%
- Not at all competitive77%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Once a year or more but not every month25%
- Never74%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Once a year or more but not every month27%
- Never73%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Less than half the time18%
- Never82%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Less than half the time17%
- Never83%
Exposed to High Places
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never89%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never89%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Never94%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Never98%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Never99%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Never100%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Never99%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Never100%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Never99%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never100%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never100%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never99%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Not important at all100%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Never99%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Never99%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Never99%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Bachelor’s degree
Post-secondary certificate
Associate’s degree or other 2-year degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Web page creation and editing software
Facebook, Social media software, Website development software
Video conferencing software
Zoom
Electronic mail software
Email software, Microsoft Outlook
Office suite software
Google Workspace software, Microsoft Office software
Data base user interface and query software
Database software, Microsoft Access
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Photoshop
Desktop publishing software
Microsoft Publisher
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Instant messaging software
Twitter
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Calendar and scheduling software
Event scheduling software

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

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Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Develop educational programs.
Lead classes or community events.
Recruit personnel.
Select staff, team members, or performers.
Develop promotional strategies for religious organizations.
Plan conferences, programs, or special events.
Advise clients or community groups on health issues.
Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.
Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues.
Counsel clients regarding interpersonal issues.
Supervise workers providing client or patient services.
Train staff members in social services skills.

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Assess individual or community needs for educational or social services.
Maintain professional social services knowledge.
Manage organizational or program finances.
Visit individuals in their homes to provide support or information.
Present social services program information to the public.
Provide educational materials to community members.
Interpret cultural or religious information for others.
Help clients get needed services or resources.
Promote products, activities, or organizations.

This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology