Cemetery Manager Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cemetery

Description

VISION STATEMENT

To accompany, guide and support God’s people within the Catholic Diocese of Orlando from this earthly life to everlasting life.

SUMMARY

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Inc., the Cemetery, seeks a Cemetery Manager for the State licensed Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Oxford, Florida. This position will oversee operations by exercising demonstrated knowledge and experience in a manner which is in keeping with Catholic teachings and with a pastoral tone of balancing ministry over business. Expectations include: 

• Creating and sustaining an environment of exceptional service to the families and communities served through the Cemetery
• Creating and executing sales and marketing campaigns
• Creating and sustaining a mutually supportive teamwork environment for all Cemetery Staff
• Sustaining a high quality of landscape and grounds maintenance
• Exercising good stewardship over the Cemetery’s financial and physical assets
• Sustaining compliance with State regulations and rules

The Cemetery Manager will play a vital role in selecting and onboarding all members of the Cemetery Staff.

The Cemetery Manager will report to the Diocesan Director of Cemeteries and be further accountable to the Company’s Board of Directors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Oversees the management of resources and day-to-day operations of the Cemetery
• Collaborates in the development of and execution of strategic plans, financial targets, marketing plans, and implement growth strategies to improve financial performance
• Accomplishes periodic goals of revenue, expenses and lead generation
• Knowledgeable of market conditions and competitor strengths/weaknesses
• Regularly inspects facilities and grounds to ensure all are properly prepared, secured and maintained
• Develops relationships with clergy and parish staff through frequent contact
• Proficiency in the use of CemSites cemetery management application suite
• Ensures that record keeping is in accordance with State regulations, prepare for periodic State Inspection, and respond to questions and resolve issues raised during periodic State Inspections
• Implements and manages internal controls and procedures
• Selects and purchases all necessary material for operations within budgetary guidelines
• Ensures safety through compliance with Diocesan risk management guidance

Requirements

Catholic Faith 

Practice of the Catholic faith is required. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or similar field is required and no less than five years of experience in the cemetery profession with three or more years managing people and effectively managing budgets and expense control.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Catholic faith, rituals, and traditions; especially those relating to end of life, funeral, burial and our hope in the Resurrection
• Participating member in good standing of a Roman Catholic faith community
• Demonstrated experience of being able to earn the confidence of those with whom this individual collaborates and coordinates information, including leaders of the Diocese, leaders of Parishes, the Diocesan community, community business owners and community leaders
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills
• Possesses the ability to interact effectively in a broad range of situations and deal with the pressure of limited time and changing conditions 
• Self-motivated with the ability to think strategically and work independently
• Bilingual English and Spanish a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Possess good communications (oral and written) and listening skills

Working Conditions

• The working hours of this position are not limited to an 8-hour day 
• This person will need to be available to work in the evenings and weekends, as scheduled and as needed
• Must be willing to work in conditions of stress and function well under pressure
• Standing and walking on uneven surfaces
• Occasionally lift up to an estimated maximum of 100 lbs. on an individual basis; frequently handle up to 50 lbs.
• Stooping, crouching and kneeling
• Reaching forward and overhead