Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries
GENERAL MANAGER
Combination Facility - Queen of Heaven Cemetery and Mortuary - Mesa, Arizona
The General Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations of the cemetery and mortuary. This position supervises the Cemetery Foreman, On-Duty Family Service Counselors/Sales Counselors, Front Office Staff, Funeral Associates, and Funeral Director/Embalmers; oversees the scheduling of burials and funerals, monitors all cemetery and funeral contracts, monitors the maintenance of all buildings and equipment, develops on-going training for staff; and assists in the development of new sections and products.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Demonstrate leadership skills; must be emotionally able to deal with death, grief, and stress; must exhibit excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; thorough understanding of cemetery and funeral regulations and laws; basic understanding of both non-commission and commission sales; ability to dress professionally (in suits or other appropriate attire); ability to work under pressure, take initiative, be creative and anticipate solutions to problems; exercise good judgment in emergency situations and when working with varied personalities and cultures; must be able to work with frequent interruptions; must have a valid Arizona driver’s license with an insurable driving record; and must have the ability to obtain a mortuary license in the future.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution; five years experience in a supervisory or management capacity within the death care industry; practicing Roman Catholic preferred; and Licensed Funeral Director preferred but not mandatory.
To apply, please email cover letter and resume to: DOPCCM Human Resource Department at
humanresources@dopccm.com or mail cover letter and resume to: Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries, 2033 N 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008, Attention: Human Resources.