Job Details

Description

Why Work for Shackelford Funeral Directors - Selmer Chapel?

Service

• At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
• Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.

Benefits

• Financial assistance programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
• Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
• Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
• Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
• Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

Culture

• We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
• We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
• We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.

Summary / Objective

This position initiates, maintains and develops relationships between the business and community hospices and other senior care organizations.

This position serves as an ambassador for the organization, often speaking publicly to deliver the company’s vision and enhance awareness of company products and services within the local community.

Essential Functions

• Provides research, processing and general legal administrative support to the legal Builds and maintains relationships with members of the community, key individuals and other organizations.
• Makes regular in-person, email, and phone contacts with hospice and senior care staff to elevate awareness and provide information about company products and services.
• Plans and host events and programs on topics of interest to senior health care and hospice providers highlighting services and resources the company provides
• Organizes community outreach programs and coordinates special events that promote products, services and ideas of the company.
• Serves as key point of contact for neighboring businesses, hospices, senior care facilities including responding to inquiries from interested parties.
• Attends and engages in local networking events.
• Seeks out opportunities for brand growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Corporate Governance Understanding.
• Negotiation Skills.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Integrity and Ethical
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Detail Orientation.
• Time Management.

Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure

• Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• At least 1-year experience or background in hospice, nursing or senior care preferred.
• Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
• High degree of overall computer proficiency.
• High degree of proficiency in local and virtual data management tools (Internet, Dropbox, Microsoft file management structure).
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective and professional communication skills, with an emphasis on verbal skills and the ability to resolve and respond to issues in a professional manner.
• Ability to empathize with client families and their guests and demonstrate tact and patience in emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and working environment through organization, willingness to learn, and communication.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and exercise good judgment.
• Attention to detail and follow-through.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting.
• Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to computer, fax, copier, merchant terminal, multi-line phone system, personal or company owned vehicle.
• Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift to 25 pounds.
• This position may also require reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Employees may be exposed to chemicals and / or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered : Low
• Overtime is sometimes necessary or required.

Travel

• Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day only.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Last updated : 2024-05-21