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Floral Designers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $16.98 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.

Food Batchmakers

Manufacturing $15.66 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers.

Food Science Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $22.31 Associate's degree 14%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.

Food Service Managers

Hospitality & Tourism $24.12 High school diploma or equivalent 22%  projected growth 600  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Forensic Science Technicians

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $31.24 Bachelor's degree 22%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.

Fundraisers

Business Management & Administration $31.86 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.

Fundraising Managers

Marketing $39.31 Bachelor's degree 21%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

Furniture Finishers

Manufacturing $19.42 High school diploma or equivalent 20%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.

Gambling Managers

Hospitality & Tourism $38.17 High school diploma or equivalent 43%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate gambling operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $21.12 High school diploma or equivalent 47%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Observe gambling operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons. Investigate potential threats to gambling assets such as money, chips, and gambling equipment. Act as oversight and security agent for management and customers.