Lakeview Cemetery Sexton

**Lakeview Cemetery Sexton** **Job Description** **Purpose** The Lakeview Cemetery Sexton coordinates and oversees the daily operations of Lakeview Cemetery. This position administers day\-to\-day administrative duties, burial scheduling and coordination, record keeping, and customer service for families and funeral homes. The Sexton works with substantial independence while ensuring cemetery operations are conducted professionally and respectfully. **Distinguishing Characteristics** This is a part\-time position requiring the ability to work independently while managing the daily administrative and operational activities of the cemetery. The Sexton serves as the primary contact for cemetery services and works closely with families, funeral homes, and City/Town staff. **Essential Job Functions** ● Manage the administrative operations of the municipal cemetery. ● Provide information to the public regarding cemetery services, rules, and fees. ● Schedule burials, interments, and related services. ● Coordinate funeral and burial arrangements with funeral homes and families. ● Assist grieving families in a respectful and professional manner. ● Maintain accurate cemetery records, burial records, and plot information. ● Process documentation related to burials and cemetery services. ● Order and maintain necessary cemetery supplies. ● Ensure cemetery records and administrative files are properly maintained. **Auxiliary Job Functions** ● Maintain professional knowledge and proficiency by attending relevant training, conferences, meetings, and reviewing professional materials. ● Carry a city\-provided cell phone for cemetery business. ● Be available by phone Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for cemetery\-related calls and coordination. ● Perform additional duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications** **Education, Training, and Experience** **Education:** High school diploma or GED required. **Experience:** Minimum of two (2\) years of office\-related or administrative experience. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** **Knowledge of:** ● Modern office practices, procedures, and policies. ● Standard office equipment and computer systems. ● Business software and office automation tools. ● Office management and recordkeeping practices. ● Principles of customer service. ● Business correspondence and letter writing. **Ability to:** ● Exercise sound judgment within established procedures and regulations. ● Operate computers and standard business software to maintain records and prepare correspondence, forms, and reports. ● Maintain organized and accurate records. ● Identify and correct incomplete or inaccurate information. ● Effectively communicate verbally and in writing. ● Operate a personal computer and cellular phone. ● Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, funeral homes, and the public. **Physical Demands** The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. ● **Mobility:** Frequent walking and standing. ● **Lifting:** Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. ● **Vision:** Frequent reading and close work; occasional color and depth perception. ● **Dexterity:** Frequent use of a keyboard, writing, grasping, reaching, and repetitive motion. ● **Communication:** Frequent hearing and speaking, both in person and by phone. Work Location: In person