Cemeteries Coordinator
St Louis, MO, US, 63123-1670
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of this role is to coordinate and schedule daily interments, ensuring the efficient operation of the cemetery office.
Job Responsibilities
- Understand and adhere to all cemetery rules, regulations, and fee structures.
- Be familiar with cemetery sections, inventory, and pricing.
- Proficiently use CemeteryPro software.
- Provide accurate lotholder and burial information to funeral directors and families.
- Perform accurate data entry upon receiving the Lotholder Authorization form from the funeral director.
- Schedule daily interments and prepare interment invoices.
- Schedule appointments with families regarding burial selections for Memorial Planning Advisors and provide information on burial options, availability, and costs.
- Ensure accurate completion of contracts and any additional documents as needed.
- Conduct research for genealogical requests and generate map requests.
- Receive and distribute incoming mail and packages.
- Log all incoming checks.
- Prepare maintenance work orders using CemeteryPro.
- Answer general questions regarding cemetery operations and provide relevant information.
- Carry out other assigned duties and responsibilities as needed.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent; college education is preferred.
- Understanding of legal documents and maps.
- Familiarity with standard office equipment and software applications.
- Strong attention to detail with analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Patience and compassion, with the ability to listen and provide counsel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.