Cemetery Office Assistant & Guest Services

State of Washington; Medical Lake (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Cemetery in Medical Lake, WA is seeking a full-time Office Assistant 3 to support cemetery operations and provide general office and administrative services. The role involves greeting the public, assisting with interment and eligibility questions, scheduling services, and handling routine tasks with discretion and professionalism.

Regular hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
• Two years of clerical experience.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English to facilitate effective performance of job duties.
• Experience/Education Equivalency: a combination of education and experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis.
• Agency Required Competencies: ability to take action to learn and grow; to meet the needs of others.

Responsibilities

• Greet the public and assist with interment and eligibility questions.
• Schedule services and handle miscellaneous requests for assistance.
• Answer and screen phone calls and process mail.
• Prepare agendas and minutes, coordinate video conferences, and schedule appointments for the Director and staff.
• Manage office communications, maintain cemetery forms and publications, and handle basic accounting tasks such as processing payments and deposits.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Cemetery in Medical Lake, WA is seeking a full-time Office Assistant 3 to support cemetery operations and provide general office and administrative services. The role involves greeting the public, assisting with interment and eligibility questions, scheduling services, and handling routine tasks with discretion and professionalism.

Regular hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.