What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant / Office Assistant - Funeral Home position at FurstStaffing?
Administrative Assistant
We have an immediate need for a part-time Furst-to-Hire Administrative Assistant to join the staff of a local Rockford funeral home. The ideal schedule would be 20-30 hours per week, Mon-Fri, with flexibility with the hours each day. A four-day week could be an option. In this role you will provide essential administrative and office support to the staff, helping to ensure the smooth operation of daily activities. The Administrative Assistant duties include data entry, customer service and general office tasks, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
Hours: 20-30 hours per week
Pay: $18-$20/hour
Benefits: FurstStaffing Benefits
Administrative Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support, including data entry, filing, and document preparation
- Assist with customer service tasks, such as greeting visitors and gathering basic contact information
- Perform general office duties, including clerical entry, website updates, entering information into state databases, receiving flowers, and cleaning up after services
- Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with colleagues and clients
- Update basic information on the website, entering obituary information and updating the dates and times for services
- Working on a large, ongoing project of digitizing older files
Administrative Assistant Requirements:
- Excellent phone and in-person demeanor
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Strong data entry and computer skills, knowledge of MS Office
- Experience working in social media helpful
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to provide a compassionate and professional demeanor
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
This is a rewarding experience working with families in our community. Apply here or contact Courtney or Janis at 815-22-7810.
Salary : $18 - $20
