Funeral - Event Planner

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services

Hayward, CAJob$28–30/hrTracked 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$28–30/hr

Location

Hayward, CA

Work Authorization

Not specified

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 point of contact to families, parish staff, vendors, and CFCS staff, and communicating, coordinating, and following through on all aspects of the funeral service case.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Event PlanningCoordinationOrganizational SkillsPhysical Lifting AbilityPassion for People

Qualifications

Associate Degree or 60 Hours Toward Associate’s DegreeValid Driver’s LicenseFuneral Director LicenseInterest in Obtaining a Funeral License

Benefits

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Funeral - Event Planner

Location: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery & Funeral Center - Hayward, 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 Planner, 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

Hayward Funeral Home, Cremation & Cemetery Services | California Cremation Costs (https://www.cfcsoakland.org/location/holy-sepulchre-cemetery-funeral-center-fd1456/)

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