Military Funeral Honors (MFH) Coordinator

Golden Key Group, LLC; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Military Funeral Honors Coordinator to oversee the coordination of funeral honors ceremonies for veterans. This role involves working closely with families, military units, and state entities to ensure dignified and professional ceremonies. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, with a background in recordkeeping or database management. Join a passionate team committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of military personnel. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families during challenging times.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in recordkeeping or database management.
• Ability to operate Microsoft applications effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate funeral honors ceremonies and liaise with families and military units.
• Maintain MFH database and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Database Management

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About GKG

With a passion for excellence, Golden Key Group (GKG) helps clients solve their strategic, organizational, and operational challenges to better meet their mission demands. We have serviced more than 25 Federal departments and agencies and several large commercial companies since our inception in 2002.

Golden Key Group's talented professionals, combined with our strategic partners, bring a depth of commercial and government experience and expertise. We are relentless in delivering the highest levels of services to provide tangible value and create sustainable results for our clients.

Overview

As a Military Funeral Honors (MFH) Coordinator, you will resource and fulfill requests for funeral honors ceremonies. You will coordinate with state and federal entities to ensure a dignified and professional ceremony is provided to eligible service members.

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate the fulfillment of requests for ARNG Honor Guard ceremonies for deceased veterans:
  • Verify eligibility and determine appropriate honors ceremony providers.
  • Liaise with families, funeral directors, and state/military units.
• Record and maintain all MFH cases in the MFH database:
  • Update case statuses, notes, and logistical details.
  • Ensure data accuracy and timely entry.
• Manage ARNG Honor Guard logistical requirements:
  • Oversee rifle issuance for funeral honors and coordinate with VSOs and armories.
  • Schedule equipment pickup/return and maintain accountability records.
• Maintain and track training, equipment, and personnel records:
  • Update the Military Funeral Honors database with completed funerals, training certifications, clothing/equipment inventories, and safety driving certificates.
  • Keep classroom equipment, training aids, and the MFH Plan of Instruction (POI) up to date.
• Oversee or support training programs:
  • Track and maintain all training records, certifications, and Plan of Instruction for the MFH course and National Honor Guard Soldier of the Year competition.
  • Coordinate training schedules with soldiers, retirees, and VSOs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Familiarity with the MFH Database and MFH Handbook.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and effectively communicate with Soldiers, staff and Family members.
• Demonstrate sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that they can relate to a variety of family members from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to operate a personal or Government computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 – 5 years of related experience.
• Experience in recordkeeping or database management.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to travel within 50 miles of the worksite routinely and long distances when required.
• Must have a favorable FBI fingerprint card check and initiate a Tier 1 or equivalent investigation (as determined by the Government) before access to Government system can be granted and shall maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience with funeral honors or military ceremonies.
• Knowledge of Army regulations related to funerals (AR 600-25, AR 638-8, etc.).
• Certifications in casualty assistance, program management, or a related field.