Assistant Manager

The Archdiocese of Hartford; Montowese (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Oxford Senior Living is seeking an Assistant Manager to direct and supervise all field operations for one or more cemeteries in Connecticut. The role reflects the Catholic Cemeteries Association policies and represents the Association publicly.

You will train staff, ensure safety, manage interment activities, handle paperwork, maintain facilities, and coordinate memorials, with a focus on exemplary community relations and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience supervising field employees and operations is preferred.
• Ability to train and develop staff and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all field employees and operational activities.
• Train and develop staff to perform job assignments effectively.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed in all tasks and with equipment.
• Assist in cemetery paperwork at purchases and oversee interment processes.
• Maintain cemetery standards and manage memorials and foundations.
• Assist in layout of new sections and renovation projects.
• Maintain public relations and resolve community inquiries and complaints.
• Recommend improvements to cemetery facilities and policy changes.
• Manage inventory and maintenance of cemetery equipment and buildings.
• Monitor attendance records and report excessive absenteeism.
• Prepare and ensure accuracy of cemetery office records and reports.
• Operate in the absence of the cemetery manager as needed.

Skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

• Employee Type Exempt
• Manage Others Yes

JOB DESCRIPTION

BASIC FUNCTION

To direct and supervise all field operations of the cemetery or cemeteries entrusted to the Assistant Manager’s care in conformity with Catholic Cemeteries Association policies and to represent the Association to the public in a manner that reflects favorably on the Catholic Church.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. To direct and supervise all field employees and all operational and maintenance activities.
• 2. To train, instruct, and develop field employees in performance of job assignments.
• 3. To instruct and ensure that field employees follow proper safety procedures in job assignments and in the use of equipment.
• 4. To assist families at the time of purchase of graves, whether pre-need or immediate need, and be responsible for the paperwork involved in the absence of a family service advisor. To oversee the activities related to interment, including laying out and checking on graves, funeral procedures, vault setting, grave preparation and completion of interments.
• 5. To assign work and maintain standards of performance so that the cemetery is in excellent condition at all times.
• 6. To supervise the work related to memorials, including the layout of foundations and setting of markers.
• 7. To assist in the layout of new sections and the renovation of old sections.
• 8. To maintain good public relations with the community, and assist the public in their needs, taking appropriate action to resolve complaints.
• 9. To make recommendations for improving and developing cemetery facilities, and suggest such changes in policy as seem appropriate.
• 10. To be responsible for all inventory items and the proper maintenance of cemetery equipment and buildings.
• 11. Should have basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook (or any email) programs.
• 12. To monitor all cemetery employees' attendance records and report excessive absenteeism/tardiness to the manager.
• 13. Follows the Association's policies and fulfills requests promptly.
• 14. Responsible for completing all assigned projects within the schedule.
• 15. Must complete all paperwork pertaining to all contracts and product sales in the absence of a family Service Advisor.
• 16. Responsible for productivity through pre-job planning and scheduling.
• 17. To assure the preparation and accuracy of all cemetery office records and to prepare statistical data, monthly area operation reports, and other reports as directed.
• 18. Is responsible for all cemetery operations in the absence of the cemetery manager.

JOB PERFORMANCE

Performance will be evaluated by accomplishments in relation to the above duties.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

The Assistant Manager reports to the Cemetery Manager and is responsible for the duties set forth above.

This position is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary retirement participation (employee contributions only), paid time off, and paid holidays. Access to a full suite of voluntary, employee-funded benefits to customize your coverage. Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements, plan terms, and Archdiocesan policies. When determining salaries, the following factors are carefully considered for each individual position: level and scope of responsibilities, required education, required skills and relevant experience, internal and external equity, and the department’s budget.