Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Administrative Assistant / Secretary
Location : Adel, IA
Company : Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory – Adel Chapel
Job Type : Full-Time

Description :
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home and Crematory is a family-owned and operated funeral home with locations in Urbandale, Adel, Winterset, and Perry, Iowa. Our mission is to serve families with dignity and compassion, while building long-lasting relationships based on trust and care. We are looking to hire an Administrative Assistant to join our team. This position plays a key role in supporting families, funeral directors, and the day-to-day operations at our Adel Chapel.

Responsibilities :

• The ideal candidate is organized, respectful, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional service during sensitive times
• Greet families and visitors with professionalism and compassion
• Answer phone calls professionally and direct messages to appropriate staff members
• Draft obituaries, prepare service folders, video tributes, and file legal documents
• Support funeral directors with service planning and logistics coordination
• Handle billing, accounts payable/receivables, and other basic data entry tasks
• Assist in keeping the funeral home clean, orderly and ready at all times
• Assist with general administrative tasks as assigned

Qualifications :

• Previous funeral home knowledge is beneficial but not required
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong proficiency in Gmail, Microsoft Office/Google Suite, and 
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Experience in a customer-facing or administrative role preferred
• Must be compassionate and have the ability to work with families experiencing the loss of a loved one
• Reliable and dependable with a strong commitment to punctuality and attendance

What We Offer :

• $17-22/hour based on experience
• Quarterly bonus potential based on performance
• Multiple health insurance plans available with employer-paid stipend toward premiums
• Dental and Vision insurance plans available
• Short term and long term disability plans available
• 401K Plan with up to 4% company match
• PTO and Personal days off
• 6 paid holidays per year
• Life insurance policy paid by Employer
• Set schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

If you are a detail oriented professional who thrives in a supportive, team focused environment and has a passion for serving families with care and dignity, we would love to hear from you. We offer a great work life balance while maintaining strong core values to serve the families of Central Iowa.

To apply, please apply online at -our-team or through ZipRecruiter. All applications will be handled confidentially.

\nCompany Description

Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home and Crematory is a family-owned and operated funeral home with locations in Urbandale, Adel, Winterset, and Perry, Iowa. Our mission is to serve families with dignity and compassion, while building long-lasting relationships based on trust and care. We are looking to hire an Administrative Assistant to join our team. This position plays a key role in supporting families, funeral directors, and the day-to-day operations at our Adel Chapel.

Company Description

Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home and Crematory is a family-owned and operated funeral home with locations in Urbandale, Adel, Winterset, and Perry, Iowa. Our mission is to serve families with dignity and compassion, while building long-lasting relationships based on trust and care. We are looking to hire an Administrative Assistant to join our team. This position plays a key role in supporting families, funeral directors, and the day-to-day operations at our Adel Chapel.