Funeral Service Assistant (part-time)

Job Overview Provides clerical and administrative assistance supporting funeral operations. Responsibilities Prepare for services to include delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos, and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; ensures proper care and storage of any of these items Prepare documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, as directed by management Assist with respectful preparation of remains of deceased, including dressing and lifting deceased, or operation of crematory, as permitted by law and in keeping with company regulations Perform office duties such as answering phones and operating fax machine, computer, multiline phone system, debit card machine, typewriter, postage meter and scale and stereo/video system Run errands such as floral delivery, picking up supplies, documents, etc. Serve as an usher and may park cars or perform transportation requirements Drive Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up families Ensure refreshments are available (where allowed by law) Assist with visitations, memorial and funeral services which may include visitation and chapel set up, dressing and casketing remains, delivering family items and flowers Prepare documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, etc. Greets and receives client families and/or other persons entering the office for information and assistance Accommodate the needs of the family during a service and/or visitation May wash and clean funeral home vehicles and other client vehicles as required from time to time Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Previous customer service and/or sales experience preferred Proficient with MS Office suite and databases preferred; ability and willingness to learn required Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required High level of compassion and integrity Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills Professional behaviors and team player Job Location Portland, ME 04103 Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr