Archivist:
Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
Legislator:
Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.
Public Relations Specialist:
Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.
Fundraising Manager:
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
Urban and Regional Planner:
Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
Secondary School Government Teacher:
Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.
Secondary School Economics Teacher:
As noted by the BLS, most teachers need to be licensed in order to work in public schools. However, licensure may not be required for teachers in private schools.
Secondary School History Teacher:
History teachers provide students with a broad exposure to historical events and processes as well as access to various threads of thought from antiquity through the present day.
Translator:
Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
Mediator:
Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.
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