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Food Batchmakers

Manufacturing $15.64 High school diploma or equivalent 17%  projected growth 160  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 Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

Manufacturing $19.99 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Operate or tend cooking equipment, such as steam cooking vats, deep fry cookers, pressure cookers, kettles, and boilers, to prepare food products.

Food Processing Workers, All Other

Manufacturing $17.00 No formal educational credential 5%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All food processing workers not listed separately.

Food Science Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $18.45 Associate's degree 15%  projected growth 20  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 $27.61 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

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

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $29.96 Doctoral or professional degree 14%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Forensic Science Technicians

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $25.99 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 30  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 $27.00 Bachelor's degree 27%  projected growth 40  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 $47.50 Bachelor's degree 18%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

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

Gambling Managers

Hospitality & Tourism $37.77 High school diploma or equivalent 100%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

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