Cemetery Coordinator

Position: Cemetery Coordinator Diocese of Gaylord Employment Type: Full\-time Location: Gaylord, MI **General Summary:** Oversees and helps manage the diocesan cemetery, including finances, operations, planning, and development. Develops and implements approved policies, programs, and controls to support the financial stability of all cemeteries within the Diocese of Gaylord. **Duties and Responsibilities:** * Co\-manage Oakwood Diocesan Cemetery with the City of Traverse City cemetery staff. * Work with Chancellor on the continuation of the transfer of cemetery data from older database to new database and verification of plots. * Oversight of and assistance with the 68 parish cemeteries in the diocese * Continue to maintain the integrity of the files in the diocesan cemetery database and also WebCemeteries. * Monitors quality of activities and services, establishes standards for measuring results, and evaluates and modifies activities and services are required. * Reviews and resolves complaints and problems not settled at the cemetery level involving service, claims of ownership, and other matters in conjunction with the diocesan attorney. * Serve as a resource for priests, parishes and sextons within the diocese. * Schedules and directs meetings and educational seminars for cemetery personnel. * Performs genealogical research for incoming requests through communications website. **Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience. * Understanding of Catholic Church ethics, traditions, procedures and organizational structure. * Comprehensive knowledge of civil and canon laws as pertains to cemetery oversight * 2\-5 years of experience required. * Ability to work well with diverse groups and lead and serve others. * Knowledge of Microsoft products, strong working knowledge of Excel is essential for this position. * Genealogy knowledge and proficiency is strongly preferred. **Physical Demands** * Periods of prolonged sitting and working with hands in repetitive motion tasks. * Requires some lifting, standing, stooping, kneeling, and bending. * This position may require travel. * Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.