Weekend Receptionist

*Haven of Rest Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Gig Harbor *is currently hiring a Weekend Receptionist.
Office Hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Competitive compensation based on experience and credentials.
The administrative assistant is responsible for: * Telephone customer service and reception * Greeting individuals in person * Maintaining schedules and calendar * Facilitating communication between families and our licensed Funeral Directors * Creating & maintaining legal documentation * Processing billing & payments * Mail processing and basic ordering An ideal candidate for this role: * Professional presence and demeanor * Proficiency in punctuation, spelling, and grammar * Empathetic; comfortable navigating grief work with families * Self-starter, ability to set and complete tasks independently * Comfortable working alone and in partnership * Knowledge of basic office software – outlook, word, excel, ect.
* Willingness to learn Minimum Qualifications: * Experience working with a multi-line phone system * Previous customer service related work, preferably including fielding over the phone inquiries Preferred Qualifications: * Previous experience in social work, elder care, or the death care field Job Type: Part-time Pay: $18.
00 - $24.
00 per hour Expected hours: 8 – 24 per week Benefits: * Employee discount * Professional development assistance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Every weekend Experience: * funeral industry: 1 year (Preferred) Language: * any additional languages (Preferred) Work Location: In person