Field Operations Support Assistant

Service Corporation International; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking an administrative support professional for our funeral home and related facilities in the New Orleans area. The role includes greeting clients, handling general information about services, and supporting multiple departments to meet client needs with empathy and accuracy.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in an office or customer-service setting, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of office clerical or customer service experience required.
• Experience in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares death certificates, prayer cards and related documents.
• Completes required permits and certificates.
• Receives and processes payments and contracts.
• Coordinates ordering of memorials and related products.
• Ensures documentation complies with state/federal regulations and company rules.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Compassion & integrity

Microsoft Office

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Provides administrative and clerical support to a funeral home, cemetery, crematory or a combination of these facilities. Duties include greeting the public and providing general information on services offered in a polite manner with a goal to meet and exceed customer expectations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares death certificates, prayer cards and related documents

• Completes required permits and or certificates

• Prepares and processes Veteran’s Paperwork

• Prepares marker monument placement paperwork

• Ensures required documentation to support requested products and services are accurate and complies with state/federal regulations and company rules

• Prepares and distributes daily schedules, reports, and documents

• Receives and processes payments and contracts

• Coordinates the ordering of memorials and related products and the control of storage inventory for vaults and markers

• Orders office supplies

• Oversees the processing of installation orders to grounds and maintenance departments

• Processes accounts payable transactions

• Assists with the preparation of obituaries

• Assists Location Management, Sales, Family Service Counselors and payroll as needed

• Acts as backup to Receptionist

• Greets family members and friends

• Communicates client family’s needs promptly and accurately to the appropriate staff member

• Conveys a sense of concern and empathy with client family members at all times

• Responds to customer inquiries via telephone, internet and in person

• Maintains professional and cooperative relationships with county clerk, medical examiner and physicians

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School or equivalent

Experience

• 1 - 2 years of experience in an office clerical or customer service capacity required

• Experience working in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of office equipment including computers, calculators, copiers, printers, and fax machines at a level consistent with experience

• MS Office Suite experience preferred

• Basic mathematics skills required

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented

• High level of compassion and integrity

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Postal Code: 70124

Category (Portal Searching): Administration and Clerical

Job Location: US-LA - New Orleans

Job Profile ID: F00216

Time Type: Full time

Location Name: Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home - Metairie Cemetery Assoc & Crematory - Heavens Pets Cremation Center - New Orleans Care Center - OH MKT New Orleans