Event Coordinator

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services•Walnut Creek, CA

16d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Funeral Event Coordinator serves the families by guiding them through the process of making informed decisions when arranging a loved one’s funeral with care and compassion. You will be the primary point of contact to families, parish staff, vendors, and CFCS staff for the funeral services. As our Funeral Event Coordinator, you will communicate, coordinate, and follow-through on all aspects of the funeral service case. Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) partners with Dioceses across the U.S. in the operation of their cemeteries. Founded in faith, we provide a vibrant community for the employees and families we serve. We’ve been doing this for 20+ years and have developed tools to help each person grow in their role, in the industry, and in service to families. The work we do is founded in our Core Values–Share the Journey, Serve with Care, and Make It Happen

Requirements

Event planning experience a must
An associates degree or 60 hours towards an Associate’s Degree (any field of study)
Valid Driver’s License a must
Passion for people
Ability to coordinate with many internal departments and external stakeholders
Great organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Ability to lift or move objects weighing between 75-100 lbs.
Ability to push and pull up to 300 lbs. with a wheeled cart
Ability to stand for long periods on a hard surface