Military Funeral Honors Team Member- St. Louis

About the role

Having the ability to perform Military Funeral Honors for our fallen veterans. This position is located at 66 Sherman Road, St Louis, MO 63125 and works under the direct supervision of the Military Funeral Honors Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Provide Military Funeral Honors support over a multi‑county area.
• Responsible for training of subordinate workers, personnel assigned to National Guard units and Veterans Organizations.
• Make independent decisions concerning the procedures of accomplishing each mission.
• Operate and maintain military weapons and their components, maintain various logs, and maintain security of sensitive items.
• Work is accomplished in a public environment that requires professional appearance and performance at all times.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of military structure, capabilities, and procedures.
• Current or retired military membership in the National Guard, Reserves or Active Duty.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office organization and management.
• Possess and maintain a current Missouri Driver’s License.
• Ability to manage a team and maintain a military atmosphere.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with professional service providers and the general public.
• Ability to function in a high stress environment involving multiple requirements.
• Ability to establish time management procedures.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office organization and management.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave, plus Military Leave for those currently in the Missouri National Guard or Reserves.
• Defined pension plan.
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time.
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage.
• Access to the State of Missouri Total Compensation Calculator to view total compensation value.

Schedule

Five (5) days a week, Monday through Friday, eight (8) hours per day, with a fluctuating schedule that may include weekends, holidays, overtime