Funeral Event Planner & Coordinator — Licensing Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Licensing program onsite

Job summary

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services is hiring an Event Planner/Coordinator in Lafayette, CA. You will guide families through funeral arrangements, coordinating with families, staff, vendors, and parish partners to ensure every detail is handled with care.

You will be the primary contact for the funeral services and will communicate and follow through on all aspects of the case with sensitivity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Event planning experience a must.
• An associate’s degree or 60 hours toward an Associate’s Degree (any field).
• 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

• Guide families through funeral arrangements with care and compassion.
• Serve as the primary contact to families, parish staff, vendors, and CFCS staff.
• Coordinate and follow-through on all aspects of the funeral service case.

Skills

Event planning experience

Valid driver’s license

Coordinate with departments

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

People contact skills

Interest in Catholic environment

Education

Associate degree or 60 hours toward an Associate’s Degree

Job description

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services is hiring an Event Planner/Coordinator in Lafayette, CA. You will guide families through funeral arrangements, coordinating with families, staff, vendors, and parish partners to ensure every detail is handled with care.

You will be the primary contact for the funeral services and will communicate and follow through on all aspects of the case with sensitivity and professionalism.