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Funeral Event Planner

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services

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Compensation
$28–33/hr
Location
Lafayette, CA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degreeValid Driver’s License

Job overview

The Funeral Event Planner serves families by guiding them through funeral arrangements with care and compassion, acting as the primary contact for families, parish staff, vendors, and CFCS staff, and coordinating all aspects of the funeral service case.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Event PlanningOrganizational SkillsMulti‑TaskingPassion for PeopleAbility to Lift 75‑100 LbsAbility to Push/Pull 300 LbsAbility to Stand Long Periods

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree or 60 Hours Toward Associate’s DegreeFuneral Director LicenseValid Driver’s LicenseInterest in Obtaining Funeral LicenseInterest in Working in Catholic Environment

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Hiring Immediately!

Funeral Event Planner

Location: Queen of Heaven Cemetery & Funeral Center, Lafayette, CA

Must have Event Planning experience for large functions OR Funeral Director license

In this job…

The Funeral Event Planner serves the families by guiding them through the process of making informed decisions when arranging a loved one’s funeral with care and compassion. You will be the primary point of contact to families, parish staff, vendors, and CFCS staff for the funeral services. As our Funeral Event Coordinator, you will communicate, coordinate, and follow-through on all aspects of the funeral service case.

Benefits

  • Funeral Director Hourly: $28 - $33: DOE

  • Event Planner Hourly: $28 - $30: DOE

  • Structured increase schedule based on years of service and education

  • Full benefits package including insurance options

  • Retirement benefits

  • Paid time off

  • Sponsored Funeral Director Licensing program onsite

Qualifications

  • Event planning experience a must

  • An associates degree or 60 hours towards an Associate’s Degree (any field of study)

  • Funeral Director license a plus

  • Valid Driver’s License a must

  • Interest in obtaining a funeral license a plus

  •  Interest in working in a Catholic environment, all backgrounds welcome to apply

  • Passion for people

  • Ability to coordinate with many internal departments and external stakeholders

  • Great organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift or move objects weighing between 75-100 lbs.

  • Ability to push and pull up to 300 lbs. with a wheeled cart

  • Ability to stand for long periods on a hard surface

Get to know us…

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) partners with Dioceses across the U.S. in the operation of their cemeteries. Founded in faith, we provide a vibrant community for the employees and families we serve. We’ve been doing this for 20+ years and have developed tools to help each person grow in their role, in the industry, and in service to families.

The work we do is founded in our Core Values–Share the Journey, Serve with Care, and Make It Happen www.cfcsmission.org https://www.ncregister.com/blog/finding-solace-in-a-cemetery

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