Non-profit and Government Mgt. Jobs and MBA Programs in Wyoming

People considering careers as non-profit and government managers can find job and education opportunities in Wyoming. There are currently 390 jobs for non-profit and government managers in Wyoming and this is projected to grow by 23 percent to 410 jobs by 2016. With the national projections showing a rise of just 13 percent over the next 10 years, the prospects in Wyoming are better relative to the nation as a whole. In general, non-profit and government managers supervise the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization and oversee areas such as budget and policy creation.

Wyoming photo by David Jolley

State figures show that non-profit and government managers in Wyoming earn $23 per hour or $48,000 per year on average. In the U.S. as a whole, their income is $29 hourly or $60,000 per year on average.

Also known as the Equality State, Wyoming has a population of 544,270. It has seen its population grow by 10.2 percent over the last 10 years. The capital is Cheyenne. There were 404,855 total jobs in 2008 and workers in Wyoming earned more than the previous year with an average annual income of $48,580, up from $46,726. The unemployment rate in Wyoming was 6.4 percent in 2009. It went up by 3.2 percentage points since the previous year. The number of residents with a college degree is 21.9 percent. This falls short of the national average.

In Wyoming, the top employers are in mining, mining (except oil), crude petroleum gas extraction and coal mining.

While being known for many things, one of the most noteworthy, the largest coal mine in the USA is Black Thunder located near Wright.

Non-profit and Government Mgt.

Non-profit and government managers supervise the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization and oversee areas such as budget and policy creation.

While working, they direct efforts of professional and technical staff members and volunteers. Also, they develop relationships with other agencies and organizations in the community to insure that services are not duplicated.

They are required to note the reactions and responses of others in both work and social situations. Also, they must pay attention to ongoing situations and monitor them as they develop.

Non-profit and government managers must be able to articulate ideas and problems. They should also have the ability to listen to and understand others in meetings.

In order to be successful in the workplace, non-profit and government managers must have exceptional integrity and have a strong concern for others.