Support Staff (Catholic Cemeteries)

Funeral Service Full Time

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides information and assistance to cemetery patrons regarding cemetery property, policies and practices; works with parish priests and mortuary officials; performs clerical work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.

  • Assists Manager on correspondence regarding complaints from patrons, suppliers and other companies.
  • May assist Manager with answering mail regarding locations, genealogy and business matters.
  • Assists patrons with questions and concerns or refers to Manager for resolution.
  • Tracks inventory of office supplies and orders supplies as needed with the approval of the Manager.
  • Completes forms for dis-interments and re-interments.
  • Completes affidavit of heirs and/or release of interest forms as needed.
  • Prepares in-house and FCP Certificate of Ownership and forwards to patrons.
  • Processes and verifies daily burial and memorial permits.
  • Prepares daily pending interment list and board.
  • Maintains grave, crypt, and niche count for monthly and yearly inventory.
  • Obtains burial permits from the Health Department.
  • Performs varied and general clerical work including typing, filing and answering telephones.
  • Types interments and grave index cards.
  • Supports in the FSP/FCP area with processing of contracts.
  • May be required to interpret and/or translate for families in Spanish, as needed.
  • May assume the responsibilities of the Accounting Assistant, as needed.
  • May assume duties from the FSP Counselor when they are not available to assist families and mortuaries.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:

  • Active member of a Roman Catholic faith community.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent. Coursework in bookkeeping, basic clerical skills and experience with public relations or customer service.
  • Two years of office related experience including bookkeeping responsibilities.
  • Bilingual skills in English/Spanish.
  • Valid California Driver’s License.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Modern office methods and procedures.
  • Record-keeping techniques.
  • Computer operation and standard office equipment.

Ability to:

  • Relate to patrons and families with empathy and compassion.
  • Perform basic math computations effectively and accurately.
  • Communicate effectively in written and oral form.
  • Master cemetery policies and procedures.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

  • Position involves sitting, standing and/or walking. Position requires ability to frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force to move objects and occasionally exert up to 20 pounds.
  • Filing and retrieving documents from 4-drawers-cabinets 5 feet high. Must reach above shoulder for 2 drawers or crouch to reach lower drawers.
  • Sustain frequent movement of fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.

Our Benefits include:

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision)
  • Mental Health Services (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Pension Plan
  • 403B Plan
  • Vacation & Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Discount Programs (24hr Fitness, LA Fitness, Hotel Engine, Great Work Perks*)
  • *Great Work Perks (Amusement Parks, Car Rentals & Hotel, Restaurant, and Shopping discounts)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.45 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Experience:

  • Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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