Event Coordinator (Funeral)
Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services · Berkeley, CA · 2 wk ago
Management$28–$33/hrFull-time
About the role
The 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 Event Coordinator, you will communicate, coordinate, and follow-through on all aspects of the funeral service case.Responsibilities
- Guide families through the funeral planning process
- Communicate and coordinate with families, parish staff, vendors, and CFCS staff
- Follow-through on all aspects of the funeral service case
Requirements
- Must have Event Planning experience
- Must have an Associate's Degree or 60 hours towards an Associate’s Degree
- Must have a Valid Driver’s License
- Funeral Director license a plus
- Interest in obtaining a funeral license a plus
- Interest in working in a Catholic environment, all backgrounds welcome to apply
- Passion for people
- Ability to coordinate with many internal departments and external stakeholders
- Great organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Qualifications
- Willing to work at both locations - St. Joseph and St. Mary
- Must have Event Planning experience
- Must have an Associate's Degree or 60 hours towards an Associate’s Degree
- Must have a Valid Driver’s License
- Funeral Director license a plus
- Interest in obtaining a funeral license a plus
- Interest in working in a Catholic environment, all backgrounds welcome to apply
- Passion for people
- Ability to coordinate with many internal departments and external stakeholders
- Great organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Knowledge of funeral services and procedures
Benefits
- Funeral Director Hourly: $28 - $33: DOE
- Event Planner Hourly: $28 - $30: DOE
- Structured increase schedule based on years of service and education
- Full benefits package including insurance options
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Sponsored Funeral Director Licensing program onsite