Also called: Parish Business Manager
Handles the business side of a church, synagogue or mosque: budgets, buildings, staff and events.
You process payroll for staff, book the hall for a wedding, fix the heating and prepare the budget for the congregation's board.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 2 years after high school. Bachelor's helpful; certifications like the Certified Church Administrator exist.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Business Administration, Nonprofit Management.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Software handles payroll, giving and bookings; caring for the building, staff and congregation stays human.
Classes: Accounting, Business elective, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9151.
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