Cemeteries
Mount Olivet Cemetery in Milwaukee, WI has a great opportunity to join a fantastic team as an Administrative Assistant!
The administrative assistant is the face and voice and the very first person that a family member will see or talk with when they arrive at the cemetery.
Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services partners with Dioceses across the United States in the operation of their cemeteries. We are founded in faith and provide a vibrant community for employees and families we serve. The work we do is founded in our Core Values-Share the Journey, Serve with Care, and Make it Happen.
Position Summary:
The Administrative Assistant is a multitask position, taking on administrative and receptionist duties, and is a very important resource for making things happen and making things run smoothly. The Administrative Assistant will have a working knowledge of cemetery and/or funeral center operations, processes, and procedures. This Administrative Assistant will demonstrate core values - Share the Journey, Serve with Care, and Make it Happen-in ALL their dealings with families, staff members, and internal/external contacts. This position reports to the location manager and interacts with internal departments and location staff members, families and other external service providers.
Job Responsibilities:
- Act in a courteous, professional, and customer-focused manner
- Must have strong time management skills and able to meet tight deadlines
- Process work and burial permits in a timely and concise manner
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of the Catholic faith, rituals, and traditions
- Understand the Order of Christian Funerals
- Communication
Qualifications:
- Bilingual-Fluent in Spanish and English highly preferred
- High School Diploma/GED .College degree a plus or 2-4 years in experience in an office environment
- Must have a valid driver's license and pass a background check
- Ability to lift or move objects weighing between 25-30 pounds
Compensation and Benefits:
- The position is a full-time (40 hours a week) salaried position working in- person at Mount Olivet Cemetery-3801 W. Morgan Ave. Milwaukee, WI
- This position provides a full scope of employment benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flextime, Catholic school tuition assistance for children of employees, a 403b, and a pension program.