Funeral Director

Job Description

Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is currently seeking a Funeral Director to join their team in Los Angeles, California. The Funeral Director conducts multiple funeral and memorial services from set-up to completion. This includes setting up flowers, chapels, programs, music selections, caskets and waiting on family members, all to make services meaningful while providing a positive customer service experience. The Funeral Director also handles financial payments for balances due in addition to working closely with mortuary secretaries, chapel attendants, assistant funeral directors and counselors. A high level of customer service interaction is necessary with families, guests and rabbis. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to keeping the mortuary stocked with materials as well as light housekeeping which includes, vacuuming, emptying trash cans, dusting and other tasks required to maintain a neat and orderly facility. A funeral director’s license or the ability to obtain a funeral director’s license is required.

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $22.00-$26.00/hour.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Strong ability to exercise sound judgment

· Strong ability to evaluate and appropriately address privacy and confidentiality

· Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks

· Demonstrated ability to act with a high degree of initiative

· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

· Strong problem-solving skills

· Strong accuracy and attention to detail skills

· Professional attitude, demeanor and presentation

· Proficiency in Windows, including Word and Excel

Above all, we are looking for someone who is able to address the needs of the families we serve in a compassionate and empathetic manner; while remaining consistent to our high standards and core values.

This position must be able to work Sunday through Friday from 8:00-4:30. This position is off on Saturdays and one other day during the week. Rotating Fridays and Sundays off once per month.

· Must pass physical and drug test post offer

· Must be able to lift 20 pounds

· Must have a valid driver’s license

· Must pass background check

· Position requires regular attendance and cannot be performed from home

Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan as well as paid vacation and company holidays.

Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary has been serving the Jewish community for more than 75 years providing a means to honor and remember loved ones in beauty, tranquility and the comfort of Jewish traditions. The right candidate will follow and remain consistent with our culture, traditions and core values while addressing the needs of the families we serve with compassion and empathy.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Funeral Director License (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26