National
| Median wages (2008) |
$17.35 hourly, $36,100 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
99,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Faster than average (14% to 20%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
42,000 additional employees |
21-2021.00 - Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Direct and coordinate activities of a denominational group to meet religious needs of students. Plan, direct, or coordinate church school programs designed to promote religious education among church membership. May provide counseling and guidance relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.
Sample of reported job titles:
Children's Ministries Director, Christian Education Director, Religious Education Director, Christian Education Minister, Youth Ministry Director, Youth Pastor, Youth Director, Associate Pastor, Children's Minister, Women's Ministry Director
Tasks
- Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
- Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
- Develop and direct study courses and religious education programs within congregations.
- Select appropriate curricula and class structures for educational programs.
- Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, and handling other administrative details.
- Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, and religious problems.
- Analyze member participation and changes in congregation emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
- Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs, and to develop ways to encourage program participation.
- Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, and retreats.
- Confer with clergy members, congregation officials, and congregation organizations to encourage support of and participation in religious education activities.
