Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program Director

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri National Guard seeks a program director to oversee the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program (MMFHP) across the area. You will coordinate support to veterans and service members, develop policies and SOPs, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws in the execution of funeral honors.

Located in Jefferson City, MO, this role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders including CAC, funeral homes, and honor guards.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office organization and management.
• Possess and maintain a current Missouri Driver’s License.
• Ability to manage a team and maintain a military atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all Funeral Honors are provided to Veterans and Service Members in accordance with state and federal law.
• Coordinates with the Regional Casualty Assistance Center (CAC), Funeral Home, Honor Guard, and supporting military units to ensure all requests for MFH are supported.
• Coordinates on a regional basis the fulfillment of military members to support requests for MFH ceremonies for deceased veterans.
• As required, coordinate Veteran Service Organization (VSO) support in the absence of the Area Coordinator.
• Ensures all Honor Guard members are in compliance with AR670-1 (Uniforms and Insignia), FM 21-20 (Physical Fitness Standard, and all other applicable regulations policies governing the Honor Guard program.

Skills

Military structure

Office organization

Team management

Communication

Job description

The Missouri National Guard seeks a program director to oversee the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program (MMFHP) across the area. You will coordinate support to veterans and service members, develop policies and SOPs, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws in the execution of funeral honors.

Located in Jefferson City, MO, this role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders including CAC, funeral homes, and honor guards.