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Are you committed to excellence? Do you strive to exceed expectations?
We are seeking a permanent, full-time Funeral Service Administrator to add to our dynamic team. This individual would work directly with our team of funeral directors and client families to assist in all preparations for cremation and/or burial services.
Responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:
-Administration work data entry, obituary writing/typing, registrations of death
-Answering phones and email inquiries
-Submitting orders to outside design company for memorial cards, video tributes, etc.
-Providing support to team of funeral directors completing paperwork, contacting organizations such as church, cemetery, etc.
The ideal candidate would excel in the following areas:
-Strong time management skills
-Commitment to accuracy, attention to detail
-Works well within short timelines to meet company and client family deadlines
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
-Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Adobe
-Displays professionalism, resilience and a strong work ethic
-Positive attitude and highly motivated
Why work at Speers?
-High employee retention rate. Our staff has over 350 years of combined experience in funeral service
-A positive, supportive, collaborative, learning focused organization culture
-We are recognized as leaders in our profession
-Employee benefits package
Start Date:
-As early as June 5, 2023
-Training will be provided
Hours of Work:
-Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour lunch break
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Specific Skills
- Establish work priorities
- Ensure procedures are followed
- Ensure deadlines are met
- Carry out administrative activities of establishment
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- General office equipment
- Internet browser
- Electronic mail