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Event Coordinator - Funeral

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services

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At a glance

Compensation
$21–24/hr
Location
Richmond, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degreeValid Driver’s License

Job overview

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

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Event PlanningGreat Organizational SkillsAbility to Multi‑TaskPassion for PeopleAbility to Coordinate With Internal and External StakeholdersPhysical Lifting 75‑100 LbsPhysical Push Pull 300 LbsStanding for Long Periods

Qualifications

Event Planning ExperienceAssociate’s DegreeFuneral Director LicenseValid Driver’s LicenseInterest in Obtaining Funeral LicenseInterest in Catholic Environment

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Event Coordinator - Funeral

Location: St. Joseph Cemetery & Funeral Center - San Pablo, CA

Must have event planning experience for large functions or Funeral Director license

In this job…

The Event Coordinator - Funeral 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 Event Coordinator - Funeral, you will communicate, coordinate, and follow-through on all aspects of the funeral service case.

Benefits

  • Hourly: $21-$24 - 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

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