Event Coordinator - Funeral

cfcs; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial hourly wage $26

Structured raise schedule

Full benefits package

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Onsite licensing program

Job summary

CFCS in Oakland, CA is hiring immediately for Funeral Director to guide families through the funeral planning process with compassion. You will be the primary contact for families, parish staff, vendors, and CFCS staff, coordinating all details of the service.

The role requires event planning experience or a Funeral Director license, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Must have Event Planning experience
• Must have an Associate's Degree or 60 hours towards an Associate’s Degree
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License
• Funeral Director license a plus
• Interest in obtaining a funeral license a plus
• Interest in working in a Catholic environment, all backgrounds welcome to apply
• Passion for people
• Ability to coordinate with many internal departments and external stakeholders
• Great organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Guide families through the funeral planning process with care and compassion
• Be the primary point of contact to families, parish staff, vendors, and CFCS staff for funeral services
• Communicate, coordinate, and follow-through on all aspects of the funeral service case

Skills

Event Planning experience

Funeral Director license

Valid Driver's License

Education

Associate's Degree or 60 hours towards an Associate’s Degree

Job description

Hiring Immediately!
Funeral Director

Location: St. Mary Cemetery & Funeral Center- Oakland, CA
Experience:Must have Event Planning experienceORFuneral Director license

The Funeral Directorserves the families by guiding them through the process of making informed decisions when arranging a loved one’s funeralwith care and compassion.You will be the primary point of contact to families, parish staff, vendors, and CFCS staff for the funeral services.As our Funeral Director,you will communicate, coordinate, and follow-through on all aspects of the funeral service case.

Benefits

• Funeral DirectorHourly: $26 to start
• Structured increase schedule based on years of service and education
• Full benefits package including insurance options
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Sponsored Funeral Director Licensing program onsite

Qualifications

• Must have Event Planning experience
• Must have an Associate's Degreeor 60 hours towards an Associate’s Degree
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License
• Funeral Director license a plus
• Interest in obtaining a funeral license a plus
• Interest in working in a Catholic environment, all backgrounds welcome to apply
• Passion for people
• Ability to coordinate with many internal departments and external stakeholders
• Great organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift or move objects weighing between 75-100 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull up to 300 lbs. with a wheeled cart
• Ability to stand for long periods on a hard surface

Get to know us…

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) partners with Dioceses across the U.S. in the operation of their cemeteries. Founded in faith, we provide a vibrant community for the employees and families we serve. We’ve been doing this for 20+ years and have developed tools to help each person grow in their role, in the industry, and in service to families.

The work we do is founded in our Core Values–Share the Journey, Serve with Care, and Make It Happenwww.cfcsmission.org https://www.ncregister.com/blog/finding-solace-in-a-cemetery
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