Cemetery Coordinator (Part Time)

City of Eden Prairie • Eden Prairie, MN

1d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cemetery Coordinator assists in the administration, record-keeping, and financial transactions of Pleasant Hill and Eden Prairie Cemeteries to ensure operations run smoothly, policies and procedures are followed, and excellent service is provided while promoting a caring and hospitable environment to the public and the team. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are: Maintain accurate records of interments, lot sales, and other cemetery activities. Process payments for services and ensure accurate financial records. Successfully facilitate the sale of available graves. Coordinate with funeral directors, families, and vendors to schedule burial services to ensure all arrangements are handled with care and professionalism in a timely manner. Effectively communicates with funeral homes, monument companies and other organizations. Assist with genealogy research and locating gravesites. Assist in planning and coordinating special events and ceremonies held at the cemetery. Manage filing systems, both electronic and physical, to ensure easy access to important documents. Prepares burial and other reports as requested. While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• Two years of work experience required.
• Administrative experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record required.
• Computer/technology experience required.
• Work is performed in an office environment and outside onsite.
• This position requires the ability to lift/carry/push/pull at least 25 lbs. operate a motor vehicle and to work under all weather conditions.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment.
• Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, driver’s license check, work verification and education verification if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of interments, lot sales, and other cemetery activities.
• Process payments for services and ensure accurate financial records.
• Successfully facilitate the sale of available graves.
• Coordinate with funeral directors, families, and vendors to schedule burial services to ensure all arrangements are handled with care and professionalism in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicates with funeral homes, monument companies and other organizations.
• Assist with genealogy research and locating gravesites.
• Assist in planning and coordinating special events and ceremonies held at the cemetery.
• Manage filing systems, both electronic and physical, to ensure easy access to important documents.
• Prepares burial and other reports as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed