Compassionate Funeral Home Administrative Specialist

foundationpartners; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Partners is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide clerical support for managers, team members, and client families. You will answer phones, schedule, prepare correspondence, and handle data entry with accuracy.

Key duties include greeting families, managing calendars, maintaining office supplies, and supporting financial and inventory tasks while ensuring timely completion of funeral service documentation and related processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Minimum three years of work experience in a small business office environment -- funeral industry experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Able to use and learn multiple computer software, systems, and other office equipment
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with excellent follow-up skills
• Able to establish and maintain effective internal and external work processes

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet families with professional etiquette.
• Schedule appointments and manage calendars.
• Prepare and proof correspondence; data entry.
• Monitor accounts, deposits, and receivables; inventory.
• Ensure funeral service documents (cremation permits, death certificates) are filed promptly.
• Maintain neat, organized office and reorder supplies.
• Participate in weekly team updates and monthly admin processes.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Tech-savvy

Clear Communicator

Attention to Detail

Follow-through

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office Software

Job description

Foundation Partners is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide clerical support for managers, team members, and client families. You will answer phones, schedule, prepare correspondence, and handle data entry with accuracy.

Key duties include greeting families, managing calendars, maintaining office supplies, and supporting financial and inventory tasks while ensuring timely completion of funeral service documentation and related processes.