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      "title": "Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials: job_overview",
      "summary": "Umpires, referees, and other sports officials officiate at competitive athletic events and enforce game rules",
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      "summary": "Tour guides and escorts escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours through places of interest",
      "body": "Tour guides and escorts escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours through places of interest\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $18.33 hourly, $38,120 annual”",
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      "title": "Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers: job_overview",
      "summary": "Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers greet patrons, check tickets, and direct visitors to seats at theaters, stadiums, and other venues",
      "body": "Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers greet patrons, check tickets, and direct visitors to seats at theaters, stadiums, and other venues\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $15.82 hourly, $32,910 annual”",
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      "title": "Crossing Guards and Flaggers: job_overview",
      "summary": "Crossing guards and flaggers guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at schools, construction sites, and other locations",
      "body": "Crossing guards and flaggers guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at schools, construction sites, and other locations\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $18.32 hourly, $38,100 annual”",
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      "title": "Poll Worker: job_overview",
      "summary": "Poll workers assist voters, check in voters, and ensure proper election procedures at polling places",
      "body": "Poll workers assist voters, check in voters, and ensure proper election procedures at polling places\n\nWhat U.S. Election Assistance Commission actually says:\n\n“Poll workers typically earn between $10 and $25 per hour for their service”",
      "source_type": "official",
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        "where_to_find_work": "County election offices; Municipal election boards; State election divisions; Political party headquarters",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Election Judges; Vote Center Workers; Ballot Counters"
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Process Server: job_overview",
      "summary": "Process servers deliver legal documents such as summons, complaints, and subpoenas to individuals involved in court cases",
      "body": "Process servers deliver legal documents such as summons, complaints, and subpoenas to individuals involved in court cases\n\nWhat Indeed actually says:\n\n“The average salary for a Process Server is $19.69 per hour in the United States”",
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      "title": "Museum Docent: job_overview",
      "summary": "Museum docents lead educational tours and provide information about exhibits to museum visitors",
      "body": "Museum docents lead educational tours and provide information about exhibits to museum visitors\n\nWhat Glassdoor actually says:\n\n“The average salary for a Museum Docent is $15.50 per hour in United States”",
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