Cemetery Operations Coordinator

  • City of Grand Prairie, TX
  • Grand Prairie, Texas
  • Apr 20, 2024
Full Time Administration and Management
  • Salary: $20.80 - $32.72 Hourly USD

Job Description

Job Summary

Are you looking for a meaningful career opportunity where you can make a difference? We have a compelling position that might be just what you're seeking! Join our team as a Cemetery Operations Coordinator and play a vital role in planning, directing, and administering of the Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens or assigned functional area(s) such as maintenance.

This position will also assist with coordinating funeral arrangements, handling property and marker sales, and facilitating internment needs. We are seeking someone who has a passion for performing administrative tasks for the division including, but not limited to handling customer calls and questions, scheduling meetings, completing daily deposits, payroll entry, month end processing, and accounts payable functions as well as any other duties as assigned and necessary related to business operations or assigned functional area(s) such as maintenance.

Apply today with The City of Grand Prairie!

Essential Job Functions

  • Coordinates with Cemetery Manager on business operations or assigned functional area(s) such as maintenance; assists with current and prospective customer/guest(s) with requests and facilitates their activities/arrangements as needed; may communicate on behalf of the Manager as needed with other Departments, vendors, and customer/guest(s).

  • Performs month end processing with respect to accounting function(s) with Department and the City’s Finance Office.

  • Coordinates contracts for outsourced services, burial services, memorial installations, engraving services, and automated fiscal record keeping system(s).

  • Responds to requests for information and/or proposals; provides detailed information upon request. Follows up to ensure delivery and sufficient depth of reply.

  • Coordinates special projects and/or events as requested by the Cemetery Manager.

  • Handles departmental administrative tasks: submits purchase requests, handles payment processing, coordinates daily reporting and cash deposits and maintains/submits payroll information.

  • Supervises employees as assigned/designated by Cemetery Manager.

  • All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.

  • Regular and dependable attendance is required.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Associate’s Degree (preferred).

  • Experience: Two (2) years of experience in cemetery operations, funeral service industry or similar work.

  • Licenses: Valid Class C Texas Driver's License required.


The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. Summary of Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 5/15/2024 5:00 PM Central

Special Instructions

5/15/2024 5:00 PM Central

Job Address

Grand Prairie, Texas United States View Map