Funeral Assistant - Part Time

cfcs; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly $19 to start

Part-time 20 hrs per week

More hours available

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services in Oakland, CA, is seeking a Funeral Assistant (Part Time) to support Funeral Directors before, during, and after services. You will greet families, assist with service setup, signage, and maintaining a respectful environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1-2 years of customer service, valid CA driver’s license, and flexible scheduling including evenings and some weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years customer service experience including direct contact with the public.
• Must be able to work evenings and some weekend hours.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Greet arriving families and support Funeral Directors.
• Attend to family needs during services and ensure safety.
• Set up services, supplies, and signage; maintain gathering areas.
• Keep the service environment clean and orderly.
• Assist with after-service duties as directed by the Funeral Director.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Bilingual a plus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Job description

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Funeral Assistant - Part Time

Location: Saint Mary Cemetery & Funeral Center -Oakland, CA

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The Funeral Assistant provides support to the Funeral Directors before, during, and after Funeral Services. This includes ensuring the highest standards for family service by greeting arriving families, being attentive to family needs during the service, and being watchful for the safety of families. As our Funeral Assistant, you will maintain the service environment, set-up services and supplies, place signage to direct families, maintain cleanliness in gathering and other family facing areas, and other items as directed by the Funeral Director.

Benefits

• Hourly: $19 to start
• Part-Time: 20 hrs per week
• Availability for more hours
• Flexible weekly work schedule

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years customer service including direct contact with the public

Qualifications

• Must be at least25years of age (Insurance purposes)
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and proof of insurance
• Knowledge of modern office methods and technologies
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable viewing deceased persons
• Able to work a flexible schedule
• Evening and some weekend work required
• Bilingual a plus

Physical Requirements

• Physical agility is required: sitting, standing, walking, bending legs and spine
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds

Get to know us…

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS)

partners with Catholic Dioceses across the U.S. in the operation of their cemeteries. We are founded in faith and provide a vibrant community for 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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