State Military Funeral Honors Coordinator

Patriot-Enterprises-LL; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Enterprises seeks an ARNG Military Funeral Honors State Coordinator to coordinate MFH ceremony requests within the assigned Area of Operation, serving families and veterans with dignity across Indiana. The role requires meticulous recordkeeping, 24/7 responsiveness, travel as needed, and the ability to work with VSOs, funeral directors, and military units in accordance with the MFH Handbook.

Candidates must understand policies, maintain training records, and communicate clearly to ensure

Qualifications

• Strong sense of mission, focus, knowledge, and resourcefulness related to MFH.
• Emotional maturity, tact, and attentive listening.
• Ability to communicate effectively in sensitive situations; build rapport with Families, VSOs, and a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to use the ARNG MFH database and produce reports and data as required.
• Enter information into MFH database timely and accurately.
• Understand applicable Army, NGB, State NG, and IMCOM policies, regulations, guidance, SOPs, training, and resources.
• Understand ARNG organization and military culture.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Self-starter and good time management skills.
• Ability to travel.
• S. citizenship required.
• Ability to pass extensive background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Be available via telephone 24/7/365 to receive requests for Army National Guard Honor Guard Funeral Honors support.
• Coordinate requests for Army National Guard Honor Guard support, verify eligibility, and assign appropriate honors ceremony providers IAW MFH Handbook.
• Record all MFH cases in the MFH database IAW MFH Handbook.
• Coordinate with families, VSOs, funeral directors, state/military units, etc., to conduct ARNG Honor Guard ceremonies IAW MFH Handbook.
• Attend, monitor and evaluate at least 5% of all Honor Guard performances each quarter and complete the evaluation report within 5 business days of the event evaluated.
• Maintain accurate records related to the performance of veterans' organization honors teams into the MFH Database IAW MFH Handbook.
• Coordinate the issuance of rifles for use during performance of funeral honors IAW the MFH Handbook; contractor coordinates scheduling, not handling items.
• Maintain all training records for soldiers/retirees and VSOs IAW the MFH Handbook and update training records accordingly.
• Track and maintain accurate records of MFH course certifications in the MFH database.
• Update and maintain clothing and equipment records, safety driving certificates, and number of funerals in the MFH database.
• Maintain the Plan of Instruction for the MFH course and National Honor Guard Soldier of the Year competition IAW MFH Handbook.
• Maintain equipment and training aids provided by the State for classroom instruction IAW MFH Handbook.

Skills

Mission focus

Emotional maturity

Communication skills

Time management

Office software

Travel willingness

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MFH database

Microsoft Office

Job description

Patriot Enterprises seeks an ARNG Military Funeral Honors State Coordinator to coordinate MFH ceremony requests within the assigned Area of Operation, serving families and veterans with dignity across Indiana. The role requires meticulous recordkeeping, 24/7 responsiveness, travel as needed, and the ability to work with VSOs, funeral directors, and military units in accordance with the MFH Handbook.

Candidates must understand policies, maintain training records, and communicate clearly to ensure