Service Director Part-Time at O'Connor Mortuary Laguna Hills, CA

Service Director Part-Time job at O'Connor Mortuary. Laguna Hills, CA. Job Description Job Description Salary: $20.00/hr Part-Time Service Director O'Connor Mortuary-Laguna Hills, CA Part-time Location: Laguna Hills, CA Reports to: Operations Manager Supervises: N/A Purpose: The primary representative of OConnor Mortuary who oversees, organizes and accomplishes the service expectations of the family while working within defined policies and parameters of OConnor Mortuary, the clergy or church and State law governing funeral service direction standards. Compensation: Hourly salary with overtime. This position is part time 10-15hours per week (not guaranteed), subject to funeral and ceremony scheduling. Experience: • Prior mortuary and cemetery experience, but not mandatory • Basic computer skills for computerized Customer Relationship Management database Job Description:Service directors are responsible for leading, managing and delivering flawless service and assistance to the grieving families we serve. Service events include but not limited too, funerals with a body and casket present, memorials where an urn and cremated remains may or may not be present, visitation services and receptions. Events are held at O'Connor chapel/facilities or any outside venue like a church. Two positions exist within this job description. Lead Service Director and Co-Service director. Lead Service Director is ultimately responsible for ensuring all aspects are carried out per instructions and family needs. Working directly with the family, Clergy, Church staff if needed, guests etc. Co Director role is to support and assist the lead director as needed. Duties:GM/OM will assign Service Directors to specific families/events. Directors will meet with the Arranger who met with the family originally too design and create a healing and meaningful event unique to this family. Arrangers will huddle with Directors to communicate the event details, family needs, any special requests etc. A written "Service instruction form " is created by the arranger so the director has the details in writing for the day of the event.Service directors will drive fleet vehicles like hearse or van, bring all service equipment needed and arrive early to set up the event prior to the families arrival. Director will greet the family and coverthe details of the event, greet guests, coordinate with clergy and bereavement teams too make sure all are on the same page to ensure a flawless service or event.. Training:Training consist of on the job shadow training. You shadow the Lead Director or veteran director to observe, listen and absorb the experience in real time. After this process the trainee then takes the lead role as the trainer shadows them to assist as needed and continuethe training process as the trainee puts into practice what they have learned. Once the trainee is ready they are then observed by the GM, COO or Lead Service director to insure proper training and are signed off as trained or continue the training process as needed. Desired qualities on which the Director will be evaluated include: Appearance/grooming - Please view our dress code requirements here. Compassion/Empathy Initiative/Proactivity Verbal Skills Flexible Adaptability Performance: Director will be evaluated on performance of the duties identified above, per the accompanying Funeral Director Manual Checklist. Initial goals for competencies required to begin leading services will be laid out and progress monitored. As proficiency is attained on short and medium term goals, additional core competency goals will be added. All goals whether short or long term will be given attainment or completion dates. If specific tasks related to the competency standards are not met, dates will be renegotiated. As time passes management will determine if sufficient progress is being made to warrant continuation of the employment relationship, salary rate considerations, or promotion. The company is an equal-opportunity employer and provides employee benefits package. New employees are evaluated every Quarter during their first year, and annually thereafter. Management prefers to promote from within, so every employee is encouraged to discuss advancement and career goals with his/her supervisor. This position is at will, meaning neither continued employment nor tenure is guaranteed. Job Type: Part-time Local candidates only: • Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Required education: • High school or equivalent