Administrative Assistant-Mount Olivet Cemetery

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flextime

Catholic school tuition assistance

403b

Pension program

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee invites you to join Mount Olivet Cemetery in Milwaukee, WI as Administrative Assistant. You will be the face and voice for families arriving at the cemetery, handling receptionist duties and coordinating with staff.

This full-time, in-person role requires bilingual Spanish/English skills, a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with office procedures. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flextime, tuition assistance, 403b, and a pension.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Office experience 2–4 years is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act in a courteous, professional, and customer-focused manner.
• Meet tight deadlines with strong time management.
• Process work and burial permits promptly and accurately.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Catholic faith, rituals, and traditions.
• Understand the Order of Christian Funerals and related procedures.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with families and staff.

Skills

Bilingual: Spanish/English

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree a plus

Job description

Administrative Assistant-Mount Olivet Cemetery

Cemeteries

Mount Olivet Cemetery in Milwaukee, WI has a great opportunity to join a fantastic team as an Administrative Assistant!

The administrative assistant is the face and voice and the very first person that a family member will see or talk with when they arrive at the cemetery.

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services partners with Dioceses across the United States in the operation of their cemeteries. We are founded in faith and provide a vibrant community for employees and families we serve. The work we do is founded in our Core Values-Share the Journey, Serve with Care, and Make it Happen.

Position Summary:

The Administrative Assistant is a multitask position, taking on administrative and receptionist duties, and is a very important resource for making things happen and making things run smoothly. The Administrative Assistant will have a working knowledge of cemetery and/or funeral center operations, processes, and procedures. This Administrative Assistant will demonstrate core values - Share the Journey, Serve with Care, and Make it Happen-in ALL their dealings with families, staff members, and internal/external contacts. This position reports to the location manager and interacts with internal departments and location staff members, families and other external service providers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act in a courteous, professional, and customer-focused manner
• Must have strong time management skills and able to meet tight deadlines
• Process work and burial permits in a timely and concise manner
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of the Catholic faith, rituals, and traditions
• Understand the Order of Christian Funerals
• Communication

Qualifications:

• Bilingual-Fluent in Spanish and English highly preferred
• High School Diploma/GED .College degree a plus or 2-4 years in experience in an office environment
• Must have a valid driver's license and pass a background check
• Ability to lift or move objects weighing between 25-30 pounds

Compensation and Benefits:

• The position is a full-time (40 hours a week) salaried position working in- person at Mount Olivet Cemetery-3801 W. Morgan Ave. Milwaukee, WI
• This position provides a full scope of employment benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flextime, Catholic school tuition assistance for children of employees, a 403b, and a pension program.

Building Address (use for deliveries)

3501 S. Lake Dr. |St. Francis, WI 53235