Associate Funeral Director

THE POSITION:

The Associate Funeral Director will, under the supervision of a veteran funeral director, plan, 
arrange and manage 3-4 funerals a month. This person will also assist the decedent care team with making sure 
the decedent is presentable for viewing including but not limited to dressing and casketing. The Associate Funeral 
Director is always expected to provide excellent customer service to the decedent’s family.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist Funeral Director with all duties as required.
• Prepare any documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, etc.
• Office duties such as computer, multiline phone system, typewriter, postage meter and scale and stereo/video system and livestreaming as required.
• Conduct errands which may include floral delivery, picking up of supplies, delivery of flowers, caskets, documents, etc.
•  Usher people, conduct funeral services, park cars, and fulfill any transportation needs as required by the Funeral Director.
•  Drive Funeral Home vehicles for services and transportation of families for services.
•  Answering phones and general housekeeping duties.
•  Ensuring refreshments are available.
•  Any other duties as required by supervisor.

Finalists will be screened for Criminal Background, Credit Report, Education and Employment Verification, and Motor Vehicle Records.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• High school graduate or equivalent and relevant work experience. 

• Valid driver license. 

• Funeral experience preferred. 

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Have a positive and supportive attitude toward the Catholic Church, her teachings, and her work. 

• Refrain from public promotion or approval of any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals. 

• Must hold current valid Colorado driver’s license to perform duties, drive a car(s) hearse or limousine. 

• Previous customer service and/or sales experience helpful. 

• Require knowledge of computers and some software. 

• Above average communication skills, both written and verbal and always show compassion and empathy to all those they serve in the execution of their job duties. 

• High level of compassion and integrity. 

• Must possess problem solving skills. 

• Must have the ability to multitask and set priorities as appropriate. 

• Must be detail oriented and perform duties in a timely and accurate manor. 

• Must be professional and a team player 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Requires lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects weighing more than 50 lbs. without the assistance of mobile, powered equipment or co-workers. 

• Daily, the work involves intermediate periods of non-interrupted mental/sensory concentration (i.e., usually in excess of one (1) hour at a time, occasionally for several hours). 

• Some of these duties may involve work done on weekends, evening, nighttime and holidays. At times, some duties may require work outside in the cold weather or hot weather.