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.
- Tasks
- 19 tasks17 core, 2 supplemental
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- Community & Social ServiceOne of its 18 occupations
- Code
- 21-2021.00SOC 2018: 21-2021
What the work is made of
17 core tasks and 2 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.Core taskTask 12977Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 2. Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.Core taskTask 12975Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 3. Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.Core taskTask 12978Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 4. Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.Core taskTask 12983Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 5. Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.Core taskTask 12980Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 6. Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.Core taskTask 12982Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 7. Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.Core taskTask 12976Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 8. Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.Core taskTask 12979Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 9. Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.Core taskTask 12981Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 10. Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.Core taskTask 12986Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 11. Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.Core taskTask 12987Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 12. Visit congregational members' homes or arrange for pastoral visits to provide information or resources regarding religious education programs.Core taskTask 12991Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 13. Publicize programs through sources, such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.Core taskTask 12985Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 14. Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities.Core taskTask 12984Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 15. Plan fundraising activities for the church.Core taskTask 20750Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 16. Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.Core taskTask 12988Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 17. Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals, such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.Core taskTask 12989Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 18. Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, or writing articles for local or national publications.Supplemental taskTask 12992Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 19. Plan or conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas or convictions.Supplemental taskTask 12990Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 21-2021
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- Changed by usNothing.
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