State Humanities Council Director

Runs a statewide nonprofit that funds book festivals, history talks, and community programs.

A day in the life

Visits a small-town library hosting a traveling exhibit, meets the board, and plans a statewide reading program.

Pay over a career

Starting
$70k
Typical
$100k
High
$150k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Master's degree, about 10 years after high school. Master's or PhD in a humanities field plus nonprofit leadership experience.

Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, On-the-job training. Training cost: $60k – $150k.

Majors to look at: History, English, Nonprofit Management.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). Estimate.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with grants and reports; visiting communities, leading boards and building programs stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP English Language, AP US History, Speech and debate.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9151.

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