Staff Associate

Northstar-Memorial-Group; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

NorthStar Memorial Group is seeking a compassionate individual for the part-time Staff Associate role at Skylawn Funeral Home in Half Moon Bay, CA. You will interact with client families during their time of need and help with viewings, services and related funeral operations.

Responsibilities include assisting funeral directors, welcoming families, moving caskets, transporting flowers and urns, arranging venues, and ensuring cleanup after services. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• Attentive listener with ability to engage diverse client families.
• Compassionate approach to funeral services.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid CA driver's license.
• Funeral service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support funeral directors by assisting with tasks to ensure smooth services.
• Welcome and engage client families and guests with warmth and professionalism.
• Aid in moving the casketed deceased and related items within the funeral home and service locations.
• Handle transportation and delivery of flowers, caskets, urns, photos, and mementos.
• Prepare and arrange chapel or service venue, ensuring setup and post-service cleanup.
• Operate funeral-related vehicles, including hearses, for processions and events.

Skills

Compassionate service

Customer service

Multitask

Calm under pressure

Public speaking

Engage with diverse backgrounds

Licensed driver

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

NorthStar Memorial Group is seeking a compassionate individual who values and can deliver quality customer service for the part-time Staff Associate position at Skylawn Funeral Home in Half Moon Bay, CA. This role involves direct interaction with client families during their time of need and is dedicated to delivering a high level of client family satisfaction. The Staff Associate will assist with the setup and facilitation of viewings, funeral services, memorial services, and other funeral operations related to events and tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Support funeral directors by assisting with various tasks to ensure smooth funeral and visitation services.


• Welcome and engage with client families and guests attending services with warmth and professionalism.


• Aid in the movement of the casketed deceased and related items within the funeral home, chapel, church, or other service locations.


• Handle the transportation and delivery of flowers, caskets, urns, photos, and personal mementos for client families.


• Prepare and arrange chapel or service venue, ensuring a seamless setup and thorough cleanup after the event.


• Operate funeral-related vehicles, including hearses, and other designated transportation for processions and events.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old


• Availability to work evenings and weekends.


• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.


• Attentive listener who can engage comfortably with individuals from diverse backgrounds.


• Understanding of the sensitive nature of funeral services and a compassionate approach.


• Confidence in speaking in front of groups when needed.


• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.


• Must have a valid CA driver's license.


• Funeral service related experience preferred.

Compensation range of $21 - $24/hr.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.