Paid Funeral Director Internship with Mentorship

Vertin; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k / Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Vertin is offering a paid Funeral Director Internship Program aimed at new graduates pursuing a career in funeral service. The program emphasizes real training, strong preceptors, and a clear development plan across our 90+ funeral homes in multiple states.

Location spans rural to urban communities, with a flexible start date aligned to your program timeline. You’ll gain hands-on experience, professional guidance, and a cohort network to support your early career in funeral service.

Qualifications

• New graduates entering funeral service internship with a focus on learning and professional development.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for client families and internal teams.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and social media platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies with professionalism and care.
• Care for the deceased with dignity (removal, embalming, cosmetics, dressing, casketing).
• Build community relationships through local organizations and events.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Follow licensing regulations applicable to funeral service.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Social Media

Organization

Conflict Resolution

Coachability

Education

Accredited Mortuary Science Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vertin is offering a paid Funeral Director Internship Program aimed at new graduates pursuing a career in funeral service. The program emphasizes real training, strong preceptors, and a clear development plan across our 90+ funeral homes in multiple states.

Location spans rural to urban communities, with a flexible start date aligned to your program timeline. You’ll gain hands-on experience, professional guidance, and a cohort network to support your early career in funeral service.