Historic Cemeteries Steward & Program Coordinator

Oregon Metro; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Metro in the Portland area seeks a Historic Cemetery Coordinator to support families, funeral professionals, and staff across fourteen historic cemeteries. You will manage contracts, process grave sales, titles, permits, and ensure accurate records while delivering compassionate service during difficult times.

The role blends administrative work with field duties, requiring flexibility for early mornings, evenings, and weekends, and the ability to work both indoors and outdoors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in funeral science, human services, business administration, or related area.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in the death care industry.
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Historic Cemeteries program, ensuring efficient service delivery and compliance with laws and Metro code.
• Serve as primary contact for families, funeral homes, and directors with compassionate service.
• Prepare, administer, and process grave purchase and sale contracts, plot titles, permits, and other documents.
• Organize funeral arrangements and burial services in coordination with providers and internal teams.
• Maintain program records and ensure compliance with state, county, and Metro requirements.

Skills

Driver's license

Background check

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in funeral science, human services, business administration, or related area

Tools

PlotBox

Job description

Oregon Metro in the Portland area seeks a Historic Cemetery Coordinator to support families, funeral professionals, and staff across fourteen historic cemeteries. You will manage contracts, process grave sales, titles, permits, and ensure accurate records while delivering compassionate service during difficult times.

The role blends administrative work with field duties, requiring flexibility for early mornings, evenings, and weekends, and the ability to work both indoors and outdoors