Job Description
**Job Title: Operations and Logistics Assistant – Richardson Funeral Home**
**Job Summary**
The operations and logistics assistant (OLA) supports the day\-to\-day functions of the funeral home by assisting with operational tasks, service coordination and fulfilment, and facility preparation. This role is essential in ensuring services run smoothly while maintaining a compassionate and respectful environment for grieving families.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Assist with facilitating funeral and memorial services, visitations, and burials
* Prepare service rooms, chapels, and reception areas before and after services
* Greet and assist families and visitors with professionalism and empathy
* Support funeral directors with proper documentation of tasks
* Coordinate and facilitate transportation services and logistics for decedents, decedent related materials, etc.
* Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility, including vehicles and equipment
* Assist with inventory management (caskets, urns, supplies, etc.)
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
* Provide general support during services as needed (e.g., ushering, distributing materials)
**Qualifications**
* High school diploma or equivalent required
* Previous experience in hospitality, manual labor intensive, nursing\-related or other service roles is a plus
* Strong organizational and multitasking skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and compassion
* Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, scheduling software) is a plus
* Valid driver’s license required and clean driving record may be required
**Work Environment \& Requirements**
* Ability to lift and carry more than 50 lbs
* Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and on\-call shifts as needed
* Comfortable working in emotionally sensitive environments
* Professional appearance and demeanor **required at all times**
**Key Competencies**
* Empathy and emotional intelligence
* Attention to detail
* Reliability and punctuality
* Team collaboration
* Adaptability in a fast\-paced, service\-oriented environment
**Compensation \& Benefits** ***(Customize as needed)***
* Daily wage based on experience
* Flexible schedule, parent leave, and assistance opportunities
Opportunities for growth within the funeral services field
Pay: $85\.00 \- $100\.00 per day
Benefits:
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Parental leave
Work Location: In person
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