Cemetery Manager

St. John's Lutheran Church - Shiremanstown, PA

Job Description

Position: Cemetery Manager
Supervisor: Lead Pastor
Status: Part-Time (Average 10 hours per week; serves as the primary on-call contact for cemetery operations.)

Position Summary

The Cemetery Manager is responsible for the administration, coordination, and stewardship of St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery. This position provides compassionate service to families during times of loss while ensuring accurate recordkeeping, respectful maintenance of the cemetery, and coordination with funeral homes, contractors, and church staff. The Cemetery Manager serves as the primary point of contact for all cemetery-related matters.

Core Values

The Cemetery Manager is entrusted with caring for one of the church's most sacred ministries. This position is expected to demonstrate compassion, integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and respect while honoring those who have gone before us and serving families with dignity during times of loss.

Qualifications

• Positive, compassionate, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work with individuals and families experiencing grief and a wide range of emotions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to respond to time-sensitive needs.
• Proficiency with computers and recordkeeping software.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Previous experience in cemetery administration, funeral service, or a related field is preferred.

Essential Responsibilities

• Meet with families regarding cemetery services, plot purchases, and burial arrangements.
• Sell cemetery lots and prepare and issue deeds.
• Maintain accurate burial, ownership, and cemetery records using the cemetery management software.
• Schedule burials and coordinate all cemetery services with funeral homes, clergy, monument companies, and contractors.
• Mark foundation locations and oversee monument foundation requests.
• Collect payments, burial permits, and other required documentation.
• Oversee subcontractors, groundskeepers, and maintenance vendors to ensure the cemetery is maintained with dignity and respect.
• Monitor cemetery equipment and maintenance needs and communicate repairs as necessary.
• Conduct regular inspections of the cemetery grounds (at least twice weekly) to ensure the property is safe, attractive, and well maintained.
• Research burial records and genealogy requests as time permits.
• Continue the organization, preservation, and digitization of historical cemetery records.
• Maintain regular communication with the pastors and church leadership regarding cemetery operations.

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shiremanstown, PA

Salary : $17 - $19