Event Coordinator - Funeral

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Sponsored Funeral Director Licensing

Job summary

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services in San Pablo, CA seeks an Event Coordinator - Funeral to guide families through arranging a loved one’s funeral with care. You will be the main contact for families, parish staff, vendors, and CFCS staff, coordinating all aspects of funeral services and ensuring smooth communication from start to finish.

The role requires event planning experience and a license in Funeral Direction is a plus, with a strong emphasis on compassion, organization, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Event planning experience required.
• Associates degree or 60 hours towards an Associate’s Degree.
• Funeral Director license a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• 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 funeral planning with care and compassion.
• Be the primary point of contact to families, parish staff, vendors, and CFCS staff for funeral services.
• Coordinate and follow-through on all aspects of the funeral service case.

Skills

Event planning

Driver’s license

Funeral Director license

Education

Associate degree or 60 credit hours

Job description

Event Coordinator - Funeral

Location: St. Joseph Cemetery & Funeral Center - San Pablo, CA

Must have event planning experience for large functions or Funeral Director license

In this job…

The Event Coordinator- Funeral serves the families by guiding them through the process of making informed decisions when arranging a loved one’s funeral with 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 EventCoordinator - Funeral, you will communicate, coordinate, and follow-through on all aspects of the funeral service case.

Benefits

• Hourly: $21-$24 - DOE
• 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

• Event planning experience a must
• An associates degree or 60 hours towards an Associate’s Degree (any field of study)
• Funeral Director license a plus
• Valid Driver’s License a must
• 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 Happen.

www.cfcsmission.org

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