Also called: Association CEO
Runs a membership organization for an industry or profession, like the National Association of Realtors or a dentists' society.
You plan your association's 10,000-person annual convention, lobby lawmakers on a bill affecting your members and launch a new certification program.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 12 years after high school. Bachelor's; the CAE (Certified Association Executive) credential is the standard.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Business Administration, Public Policy, Communications.
Growing about average. Steady; there are tens of thousands of associations in the US.
Low risk for 10 years. AI handles member emails and content; running conventions, lobbying and leading members stays human.
Classes: Business elective, AP Government, Speech and debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1011.
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