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Event Coordinator - Funeral

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services

Oakland, CAJob$26/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$26/hr
Location
Oakland, CA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degreeValid Driver’s License

Job overview

The Funeral Director serves families by guiding them through funeral planning with care and compassion, acting as the primary point of contact for families, parish staff, vendors, and CFCS staff while coordinating all aspects of each funeral service case.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Event PlanningValid Driver’s LicenseFuneral Director LicensePassion for PeopleCoordinate With Internal and External StakeholdersGreat Organizational SkillsMulti-TaskingLift 75-100 LbsPush and Pull 300 Lbs With Wheeled CartStand for Long Periods on Hard Surface

Qualifications

Associate's Degree or 60 Hours Towards an Associate’s DegreeEvent Planning ExperienceValid Driver’s LicenseFuneral Director License a PlusInterest in Obtaining a Funeral License a PlusInterest in Working in a Catholic Environment All Backgrounds Welcome to Apply

Benefits

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

Full job description

Hiring Immediately!

Funeral Director

Location: St. Mary Cemetery & Funeral Center - Oakland, CA

Experience: Must have Event Planning experience OR Funeral Director license

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

Benefits

  • Funeral Director Hourly: $26 to start

  • 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

  • Must have Event Planning experience

  • Must have an Associate's Degree or 60 hours towards an Associate’s Degree

  • Must have a Valid Driver’s License

  • Funeral Director license a plus

  • 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

St. Mary Cemetery FD1955 – Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (https://www.cfcsoakland.org/location/st-mary-cemetery-fd1955/)

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