Funeral - Event Planner

cfcs; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Director pay

Planner pay

Raises schedule

Full benefits

Retirement

PTO

Licensing program

Job summary

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) in Hayward, CA invites an experienced Funeral Event Planner to guide families through funeral decisions with compassion. You will be the primary contact for families, parish staff, vendors, and CFCS staff, coordinating all aspects of the service.

Requirements include event planning experience, an associate degree or 60 hours toward one, and a Funeral Director license is a plus. Valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Event planning experience is required.
• An associates degree or 60 hours toward an Associate’s Degree is required.
• Funeral Director license is a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License is a must.
• Interest in obtaining a funeral license is a plus.
• Interest in Catholic environment; all backgrounds welcome to apply.
• Passion for people; able to coordinate with many internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide families through funeral planning with care and compassion.
• Serve as primary 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

Education

Associates degree or 60 hours towards an Associate’s Degree

Funeral Director license

Driver’s license

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 Planner 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 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 Happen www.cfcsmission.org https://www.ncregister.com/blog/finding-solace-in-a-cemetery

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