Field Operations Support Assistant (part-time)

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida seeks an organized administrative assistant to support funeral home operations, cemetery, and related services. You will greet families, process documents, and coordinate memorial products while maintaining compassion and confidentiality.

Experience in a fast-paced office is preferred; duties include payments, scheduling, and assisting with obituaries as needed. This on-site role requires strong MS Office skills and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of office clerical or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and provide information on services.
• Prepare death certificates, permits and Veteran paperwork.
• Process payments and contracts.
• Coordinate memorials and inventory.
• Assist management and staff as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and compassion with clients.
• Back up receptionist as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Compassion and empathy

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Office equipment

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

Category (Portal Searching): Administration and Clerical

Postal Code: 77494

Job Location: US-TX - Katy