Funeral Services Assistant (Part-Time)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES• Prepares for services to include delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; ensures proper care and storage of any of these items• Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, as directed by management• Assists with respectful preparation of remains of deceased, including dressing and lifting deceased, or operation of crematory, as permitted by law and in keeping with company regulations• Performs office duties such as answering phones and operating fax machine, computer, multiline phone system, debit card machine, typewriter, postage meter and scale and stereo/video system.• Run errands such as for floral delivery, picking up of supplies, documents, etc• Serves as an usher and may park cars or perform any transportation requirements.• Drives Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up families• Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)• Assist with visitations, memorial and funeral services which may include; visitation and chapel set up, dressing and casketing remains, delivering family items and flowers.• Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance etc.,• Greets and receives client families and / or other persons entering the office for information and assistance• Accommodates the needs of the family during a service and/or visitation• May wash and clean funeral home vehicles and other client vehicles as required from time to timeMINIMUM RequirementsEducation• High school diploma or equivalentExperience• Previous customer service and/or sales experience preferred• Proficient with MS Office suite and databases preferred; ability and willingness to learn requiredCertification/Licenses• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:• High level of compassion and integrity• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills• Professional behaviors and team playerCompensation:Salary: $17.00Benefits:Part-time associates working an average 20 hours a week may be eligible for 401(k).Company DescriptionWho we are. What we do.We’re more than North America’s largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. We are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters who are devoted to the communities where we live and work. We are more than 20,000 dedicated individuals who provide caring assistance to families in need, honor veterans and public servants and deliver lifesaving programs to help keep children and seniors safe.We operate under the umbrella of the Dignity Memorial network of 1,800 funeral homes and cemeteries. Dignity Memorial providers care for more than 300,000 families each year and understand the importance of thoughtful, personalized arrangements. We believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of one’s life.SCI offers advanced on-line training resources, career advancement opportunities in the largest organization in the industry, attractive benefits, and a wonderful community to serve with plenty of culture and personality. For additional information regarding our company, please visit our corporate site at www.sci-corp.com.CI” refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates.SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.