Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services Event Planner (Funeral Services) in Lafayette, California

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Location:  Lafayette, CA: Queen of Heaven Cemetery

Benefits include medical insurance with 100% employer paid premiums, in addition to dental, vision, retirement plan, 403(b) and paid time off.  In addition, we offer outstanding training and continuous education programs for our employees.

Family Service Directors (Event Planners/Funeral Directors) serve families with care and compassion, educating them through the process of making informed decisions for at-need funeral products and services.  We are seeking event planners with an eye for detail and service.

Family Service Directors will demonstrate by example, CFCS’ Core Values–Share the Journey, Serve with Care, and Make It Happen–in all their dealings with families, staff, and internal/external contacts. 

Education and Experience

  • College degree preferred, and/or at least 2-4 years in a customer service role requiring direct contact with the public (both on the telephone and face-to-face)

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the Catholic faith, rituals, and traditions

  • Strong customer service experience

  • Experience with event planning and execution.

  • Understanding of the order of Christian funerals

  • Able to conduct oneself with a “Family First” approach

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and telephone skills

  • Ability to multi-task and manage several funeral cases at the same time

  • Able to coordinate with many internal departments and external providers

  • Ability to work and make decisions under pressure and tight deadlines

  • Familiar with special event planning and coordination

  • Highly organized, detail oriented, and excellent time management skills

  • Proficient in the use of computers, software, and technology

    Licenses and Certifications

  • Valid funeral director license is preferred.  The ability and desire to obtain a license in the state of California is a plus.

  • Valid state issued driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of insurance is required

    Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift or move objects weighing between 75-100 lbs.

  • Ability to push and pull up to 300 lbs. with a wheeled cart

  • Ability to stand for long periods on a hard surface

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