{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:40:02.117Z","occupation":{"soc":"21-2021.00","title":"Directors, Religious Activities and Education","group":"Community & Social Service","sector":"81","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers the full scope of religious education program direction within congregational and faith-based organizational settings, from entry-level program support through executive-level strategic leadership of education and ministry development.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Religious education curricula — review and apply under supervisor guidance when supporting established study courses within a congregation.","Volunteer recruitment candidates — identify and compile initial lists using congregation directories and community outreach channels under director oversight.","Class structures and scheduling formats — select from pre-approved options when assisting with entry-level religious education programming.","Special events logistics — assist in scheduling camps, retreats, or seminars by coordinating room reservations and basic administrative details under supervision.","Interpersonal concerns of congregants — listen actively and refer individuals to appropriate counseling or pastoral resources when initial needs are identified.","Program participation goals — contribute supporting ideas during team planning meetings with ministry staff and experienced directors.","Instructional materials — order and organize supplies, prepare handouts, and confirm speaker arrangements as directed by senior program staff.","Electronic mail and calendar software — use to communicate event schedules and distribute educational resources to instructors and volunteers.","Office suite and word processing tools — draft correspondence, program agendas, and basic instructional documents for review by supervisors.","Theological and educational concepts — demonstrate foundational knowledge of philosophy and theology when supporting lesson delivery in guided classroom settings."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Religious education study courses — develop and facilitate with reduced oversight, adapting content to meet the learning needs of diverse congregation age groups.","Volunteer recruitment and onboarding — coordinate outreach efforts, conduct initial interviews, and place volunteers in appropriate roles within established ministry programs.","Curricula selection — evaluate and choose appropriate instructional materials and class structures for ongoing religious education programs aligned with congregation goals.","Special events calendar — schedule and manage recurring events such as conferences, seminars, and retreats, handling logistical details with minimal director intervention.","Individual counseling sessions — conduct structured support conversations addressing interpersonal, health, financial, or religious concerns within established pastoral care protocols.","Program goals and participation strategies — collaborate regularly with ministry team members to refine objectives and develop targeted outreach to increase enrollment.","Instructional staff — train new religious education teachers using standardized onboarding materials and provide routine performance feedback.","Presentation and desktop publishing software — produce polished program materials, bulletins, and promotional content to support educational initiatives.","Database and spreadsheet tools — maintain volunteer and participant records, track attendance trends, and generate summary reports for program review.","Learning strategies — apply varied instructional approaches across different congregation demographics when facilitating workshops or small-group study sessions."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Comprehensive religious education programs — design, direct, and continuously improve multi-track study curricula that serve children, youth, and adult congregants across an entire program year.","Volunteer workforce — autonomously recruit, screen, place, and retain a diverse pool of volunteer workers to sustain all ministry education functions.","Curriculum evaluation and adaptation — independently assess and select instructional frameworks, integrating theological depth with contemporary pedagogical research for non-routine learner populations.","Complex event portfolios — plan and execute multi-day conferences, retreat series, and large-scale seminars, managing budgets, vendors, travel, and contingency planning.","Pastoral counseling — provide skilled, theologically informed counseling to individuals and families facing significant interpersonal, mental health, financial, or spiritual challenges.","Strategic program planning — lead collaborative goal-setting sessions with ministry colleagues, synthesizing diverse perspectives into actionable education program objectives and measurable outcomes.","Instructional staff supervision — mentor and evaluate a full team of religious education instructors, diagnosing performance gaps and designing targeted professional development interventions.","Administrative systems — oversee end-to-end program implementation including materials procurement, speaker contracting, facility scheduling, and compliance with organizational policies.","Web and media platforms — develop and manage web pages and multimedia content to promote religious education programs and extend community engagement beyond the physical campus.","Systems analysis and problem solving — diagnose complex organizational or programmatic challenges within the education ministry and implement evidence-based solutions across multiple program areas."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Religious education vision and strategy — set the long-range direction for all congregational learning ministries, aligning programs with denominational theology, community demographics, and organizational mission.","Volunteer and staff talent pipeline — establish organization-wide recruitment, development, and succession frameworks that ensure sustained leadership capacity across all education ministry roles.","Curriculum governance — lead the institution-level review, adoption, and continual refinement of curricula standards, ensuring theological integrity and educational excellence across all age cohorts.","Multi-site and regional event strategy — design and oversee large-scale conferences, leadership retreats, and inter-congregation educational summits that advance shared ministry priorities.","Counseling and care culture — establish pastoral care policies and referral networks, and mentor ministry staff in delivering consistent, ethically grounded counseling support throughout the congregation.","Cross-functional ministry leadership — convene and facilitate senior ministry leadership teams to forge consensus on education program goals, resource allocation, and organizational growth strategies.","Professional development ecosystem — design and champion organization-wide training systems for religious education staff, integrating coaching, peer learning, and formal credentialing pathways.","Organizational policy and administration — author and implement administrative policies governing program operations, risk management, budgeting, and vendor relationships across the education ministry.","Public communications and thought leadership — represent the organization in denominational bodies, community partnerships, and media channels, advancing the congregation's educational mission externally.","Institutional learning and innovation — lead the evaluation of emerging educational technologies, theological trends, and community needs, translating insights into transformative programmatic change at organizational scale."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 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