Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Cemetery Manager

Location: Temple Hills, MD

Work Environment: On-site

Schedule:

• 7:30am-4:30pm Monday though Friday with alternating Saturdays - to include a day off during the week
• Parking: Free
• Dress Code: Professional attire; blazer optional

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Assistant Cemetery Manager to support the Cemetery Manager in overseeing the daily operations of a cemetery. This role is essential in maintaining the smooth functioning of the site and ensuring compassionate, professional service to families. In the absence of the Cemetery Manager, and under the direction of the Director, the Assistant Manager will assume full operational responsibilities. This is a direct hire role with a salary dependent on exprience ranging from $50-64k

• Manage daily cemetery operations when the Cemetery Manager is absent
• Assist the Cemetery Manager with administrative, operational, and supervisory duties
• Present and sell cemetery goods and services
• Direct and coordinate daily funeral activities
• Schedule interments and appointments (memorials, burials, pre-needs)
• Process and adjudicate insurance claims
• Lead funeral processions and oversee burial operations
• Answer phones and handle customer inquiries
• Assist with staff management and training
• Learn budgeting and management responsibilities for future leadership opportunities

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred

Experience:

• 2+ years of demonstrated management experience required
• No prior cemetery experience required; full training provided

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High reliability and professionalism
• Ability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to learn cemetery software (HMIS Café - training provided)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds unassisted
• Comfortable working in extreme weather conditions
• Capable of bending, kneeling, stooping, and extensive walking
• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment
• Valid driver's license
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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