Also called: Program Director
Runs a nonprofit's programs — like tutoring, food distribution, or job training — day to day.
Checks in with staff at three sites, reviews attendance data, and solves a volunteer shortage. Writes a report showing a funder what the program accomplished.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in a related field plus a few years of experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Nonprofit Management, Social Work, Public Administration.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with attendance data and funder reports; running sites and solving volunteer shortages stay human.
Classes: Business, Psychology, Sociology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9151.
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