Religious Activities Directors
On the Job
Religious Activities Directors plan, direct, or coordinate programs in religious education. They may counsel people and offer guidance on marital, financial, or personal problems.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Develop educational programs.
- Develop promotional strategies for religious organizations.
- Plan conferences, programs, or special events.
- Lead classes or community events.
- Train staff members in social services skills.
- Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.
- Maintain professional social services knowledge.
- Manage organizational or program finances.
- Present social services program information to the public.
- Supervise workers providing client or patient services.
Typical Working Conditions
- Having telephone conversations.
- Working with a group or team.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Responsibility for outcomes and results.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
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