Funeral - Event Planner

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Onsite licensing program

Job summary

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) seeks a dedicated Funeral Event Planner to guide families through the funeral planning process at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery & Funeral Center in Hayward, CA. You will be the primary liaison for families, parish staff, vendors, and CFCS staff, coordinating every detail of the service with care and compassion.

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

Qualifications

• Event planning experience a must.
• An associate 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Event planning experience

Funeral Director license

Driver’s license

Coordination

Organization

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 hours toward Associate’s

Job description

Funeral - Event Planner

Location

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery & Funeral Center - Hayward, CA

Must have Event Planning experience for large functions or Funeral Director license

In this job…

The FuneralEvent Plannerserves 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 FuneralEvent Planner, you will communicate, coordinate, and follow-through on all aspects of the funeral service case.

Benefits

• Funeral DirectorHourly: $28 - $33: DOE
• Event Planner Hourly: $28 - $30: 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 Happenwww.cfcsmission.org https://www.ncregister.com/blog/finding-solace-in-a-cemetery