Regional Military Funeral Honors Program Lead

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

Military leave

Job summary

The State of Missouri seeks a program director to lead the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program (MMFHP) from its Jefferson City location.

Responsibilities include directing the area program, coordinating with CAC, funeral homes, and Honor Guard units, and ensuring compliance with AR670-1 and related regulations. Leave programs are available for National Guard or Reserves personnel.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of military structure, capabilities, and procedures.
• 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

• Ensure all Funeral Honors are provided to Veterans and Service Members in accordance with state and federal law.
• Coordinate with the Regional Casualty Assistance Center (CAC), Funeral Home, Honor Guard, and supporting military units to ensure all requests for MFH are supported.
• Coordinate on a regional basis the fulfillment of military members to support requests for MFH ceremonies for deceased veterans.
• Ensure all Honor Guard members are in compliance with AR670-1, FM 21-20, and other applicable regulations governing the Honor Guard program.

Skills

Military knowledge

Office management

Team management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

The State of Missouri seeks a program director to lead the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program (MMFHP) from its Jefferson City location.

Responsibilities include directing the area program, coordinating with CAC, funeral homes, and Honor Guard units, and ensuring compliance with AR670-1 and related regulations. Leave programs are available for National Guard or Reserves personnel.