Cemetery Manager

ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CORPUS CHRISTI•Refugio, TX

5d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Cemetery Manager is a part-time employee of Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Parish responsible for the administration, operation, and maintenance of Mount Calvary Cemetery. The manager ensures that cemetery operations are consistent with Catholic Church teachings on the dignity of the human body and Christian burial, canon law governing sacred places, Parish and Diocese of Corpus Christi policies, and Texas civil laws governing cemeteries. The role serves grieving families with compassion, professionalism, and pastoral sensitivity. As a ministry role, the employee supports the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the Diocese of Corpus Christi in professional and personal life, models Gospel values, and participates in religious ceremonies, training, and reflection activities as directed. The position represents the Diocese and is expected to uphold its policies, values, and professional standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Working knowledge of, or willingness to be trained in, recordkeeping practices and civil law requirements applicable to Texas cemeteries.
Proficiency in basic office software and recordkeeping systems, including general use of computer hardware and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and community members.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
Ability to carry, pull, push, lift, or move objects weighing 15 pounds or more.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and walk over uneven terrain.
Ability to operate grounds-maintenance equipment, tools, and vehicles.
Ability to maintain composure and emotional control under stress.
Support and respect the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church and the sacred character of a Catholic cemetery.
Complete Safe Environment certification training provided by the Office for Safe Environment and Child & Family Resources.
Sign and acknowledge the Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc. and Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc. Employee Policy and Procedures onboarding packet.
Adhere to all diocesan policies and procedures.
Complete the online application for employment with the Diocese of Corpus Christi.

Nice To Haves

Additional education or training in business administration, horticulture, or cemetery management.
Practicing Catholic in good standing.

Responsibilities

Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the Diocese of Corpus Christi in professional and personal life.
Model the teachings of the Catholic Church as a witness to Gospel values.
Participate in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.
Manage Mount Calvary Cemetery’s day-to-day operations, including coordinating interments, entombments, and inurnments with the Pastor, funeral homes, and families.
Maintain permanent cemetery records, including plot maps, interment records, deeds and certificates of interment rights, contracts, and payment records.
Administer sales of interment rights and related goods and services in accordance with Parish pricing policies and applicable Texas law.
Oversee cemetery grounds maintenance and upkeep, including mowing, trimming, roadways, fencing, drainage, monuments, and common areas, using parish staff or contractors as appropriate.
Supervise grave openings and closings and the placement of monuments and markers in compliance with cemetery rules and regulations.
Enforce cemetery rules and regulations fairly and compassionately, and recommend amendments to the Pastor as appropriate.
Prepare and administer the annual cemetery operating budget with the Pastor and parish business office, and account for receipts and expenditures.
Ensure compliance with Texas cemetery laws and diocesan policies governing parish cemeteries.
Respond courteously and discreetly to inquiries from families, genealogical researchers, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality and represent the Diocese with courtesy, tact, positivity, and discretion.
Carry out commitments, employ professional ethics, and contribute positively to the Diocese’s mission, values, and organizational culture.