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Entertainment And Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

The short answer

Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 171 openings expected each year.

Step 1

Where your job stands

Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.

How much AI could touch this job

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Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.

What this means

Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.

Step 2

What AI can and can’t help with in this job

The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.

AI can help with or automate about 53% of the tasks in this job.

Tasks AI can help with or automate

  1. Plan programs of events or schedules of activities.

    AI could help, but needs extra software

  2. Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.

    AI could do much of this on its own

  3. Write budgets to plan recreational activities or programs.

    AI could do much of this on its own

  4. Interview and hire associates to fill staff vacancies.

    AI could help, but needs extra software

  5. Calculate and record department expenses and revenue.

    AI could help, but needs extra software

Tasks AI can't do much of

  1. Plan, organize, or lead group activities for customers, such as exercise routines, athletic events, or arts and crafts.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

  2. Talk to customers to convey information about events or activities.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

  3. Administer first aid in emergency situations.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

  4. Inspect equipment, such as rides, games, and vehicles, to detect wear and damage.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

  5. Store and retrieve equipment, such as vehicles, radios, and ride components.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

Step 3

Jobs you could switch to

If you're thinking about a change, these are jobs your experience already fits—related work you could move into. Pick your area to see local options.

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The closest matches by the skills they use—each has projected openings in New York State, pays within reach of your job now, and is no more exposed to AI than your job. Each card shows what the move would take.

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    What the move takes

    Usually requires a bachelor's degree, with less than 5 years of experience.

    Getting ready typically takes two to four years.

    Skills you already have

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    What the move takes

    Usually requires a bachelor's degree, with less than 5 years of experience.

    Getting ready typically takes two to four years.

    Skills you already have

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    New skills to build

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    What the move takes

    Usually requires a bachelor's degree, with less than 5 years of experience.

    Getting ready typically takes one to two years.

    Skills you already have

    • Customer and Personal Service
    • Education and Training
    • Oral Expression
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    New skills to build

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