Job Description
Job Description
Why Work for Waco Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery & Cremations?
Service
- At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
- Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.
Benefits
Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.Culture
We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.Summary / Objective
This position is an administrative role and is accountable for performing a variety of administrative tasks to ensure the business runs smoothly and the expectations of our client families and their guests are exceeded.
Essential Functions
Answers telephone and give information to callers or routes calls to the appropriate person and places outgoing calls for the business.Greets and escorts all visitors and their guests.Composes and types correspondence as needed.Maintains office supplies and equipment.Serves as a backup in other administrative functions as needs dictate.Special Projects and other duties as assigned.Competencies
Communication Proficiency.Teamwork Orientation.Detail Orientation.Thoroughness.Customer Service Orientation.Time Management.Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure
High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.Minimum of five years of receptionist or administrative experience.Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Able to read, write and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.Attend and perform work in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with the employer’s requirements.Strong attention to customer service.Professional dress and appearance is required.Proficient with multi-line phone systems and general office equipment.Effective and professional communication skills, with an emphasis on verbal skills and the ability to resolve and respond to issues in a professional manner.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) required.Maintains a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication.Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects, prioritizes tasks, and exercise good judgment.Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting.Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to computer, fax, copier, merchant terminal, multi-line phone system, personal or company owned vehicle.Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.This position may also require reaching, pushing, and pulling.This position may also be exposed to chemicals and / or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered : LowOvertime is sometimes necessary or required.Travel
This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel.Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day only.Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
