Office Manager - Hourly

Stjude Redmond; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Catholic Cemeteries Shoreline, WA is seeking an Office Administrator to manage the cemetery office daily, coordinating with the Superintendent and support staff to keep records, budgets, and operations accurate and timely.

Responsibilities include training office staff, processing contracts and billing, and supporting liturgical services while maintaining Catholic burial traditions and strong community relations. This is a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop.
• Active member of a Catholic Parish/Catholic Faith Community in good standing with the Church.
• Detail oriented with record of accuracy and ability to perform office tasks in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• 3-year office management experience (minimum).
• Proficient in Microsoft 0365 and other digital records management.

Responsibilities

• Manages the cemetery office in collaboration with the Cemetery Superintendent and supervises office staff.
• Ensures accuracy of records and bookkeeping, including contracts and data in digital and paper form.
• Provides data and information to the Superintendent and supports budgeting and expense tracking.
• Supports liturgical functions at the cemetery and assists in planning events.
• Maintains professional public relations and ensures timely attendance and reliability.

Skills

Detail oriented

Planning and problem-solving

Multi-cultural experience

Active Catholic faith community

First Aid/CPR certification

Education

2-year college degree, preferred

Notary Public License

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft 0365

Job description

Job Details

Location: 0305 Associated Catholic Cemeteries - Shoreline, WA 98155

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $32.96 - $32.96 Hourly

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Manages the daily operation of the cemetery office in collaboration with the Cemetery Superintendent. Incumbent accomplishes this by following directions given by the Superintendent, overseeing all office functions, prioritizing/scheduling functions and responsibilities among support staff, and interfacing with the Grounds Foreman, Family Service Advisors and Accounting staff to ensure that the cemetery office functions accurately, smoothly, efficiently and within deadlines.

• Manages the cemetery office assistants. The incumbent ensures that all support staff are properly trained to carry out all aspects of their position descriptions, so they meet the goals/objectives/programs of Associated Catholic Cemeteries.
• Provides support to the Director of Administration. The incumbent accomplishes this by ensuring that established policies, procedures, and directions are implemented and ensures that the office is running efficiently to ensure that the needs of all families using the cemetery are being met.
• Ensures accuracy of all records and bookkeeping. The incumbent accomplishes this by ensuring that established policies and procedures are followed, including all internal controls, for tracking accounts receivable payments received by mail for all ACC sites. The incumbent is responsible for the timely completion, accuracy and maintenance of sales and burial contracts and associated data in both digital and paper form.
• Provides measurable data and information to the Superintendent and support staff. The incumbent accomplishes this by reviewing sales contracts for accuracy, being knowledgeable in the various cemetery database software programs, providing data entry of sales as needed, and being fully cross trained in clerical elements of the cemetery office.
• Supports liturgical functions at the cemetery. The incumbent accomplishes this by assisting at committal services as required, presiding at the Committal Rite as required after meeting all Archdiocesan requirements, and assisting the Superintendent in planning and executing special day events.
• Is available to work and actively participate in all position related job functions. Incumbent accomplishes this by engaging in regular and dependable attendance on the job including arriving to work on time, by being ready to work when the shift begins, taking rest breaks and meal periods as required by ACC policy, and remaining on the job until the scheduled work shift is over.
• Contributes to good public relations by ensuring a positive image of ACC is conveyed in all contacts with all publics.
• Oversees inventory management for office supplies and cemetery materials. The incumbent is responsible for tracking and ordering necessary supplies to ensure the office is adequately stocked to carry out its operations.
• Assists the Superintendent in budget planning and expense tracking. The incumbent supports financial management by providing input on budgetary considerations and monitoring expenditures related to office operations.

Qualifications

Primary

• Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop.
• Ability and desire to use God-given gifts and talents in service of the local Church in support of the collaboration between lay and ordained Ministers.
• Active member of a Catholic Parish/Catholic Faith Community in good standing with the Church.
• Detail oriented with record of accuracy and ability to perform office tasks in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Education

• 2-year college degree, preferred

Experience

• 3-year office management experience (minimum)
• Proficient in Microsoft 0365 and other digital records management

Other Elements

• Working knowledge of the Catholic Church and the Catholic burial tradition (preferred)
• Excellent planning and problem-solving skills
• Appreciation for and experience serving multi-cultural communities
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Notary Public License

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.