Funeral Associate - part-time Job at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors, Troy, MI

  • A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors
  • Troy, MI

Job Description

A family-owned firm and leader in funeral service serving metro Detroit through three locations in Troy and Royal Oak, seeks a part-time funeral associate who is reliable, hard working and committed to exceeding expectations to join our team. This is not a desk job. You will be on your feet, moving, setting up and attending to the many details that keep a funeral service running smoothly. Salary commensurate with experience. A part-time Funeral Associate handles the following duties:

  • Supporting and assisting funeral directors to ensure the highest quality, most professional, most ethical service
  • Assisting grieving families while showing continual care and concern
  • Safely and respectfully transporting deceased individuals to and from funeral homes as directed
  • Setting up and preparing space for and attending to funeral services
  • Receiving and moving floral arrangements
  • Keeping facilities and service areas organized and clean
  • Answering phones
  • Greeting and directing visitors
  • Stepping in wherever needed to support funeral directors and the team
Qualifications: We’re looking for someone who shows up, works hard and takes responsibility for the job.
  • Dependable, punctual and willing to take initiative
  • Comfortable with physical, hands-on work and standing for extended periods
  • Able to routinely lift and move 60 pounds or more
  • Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
  • Safe and confident driver comfortable throughout Metro Detroit
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of professional experience
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions
  • Team-oriented with good judgment and a willingness to help
  • Comfortable working around deceased individuals
  • Professional appearance and communication skills
  • Respectful of confidentiality and the families we serve
This is a part time position, typically 10-15 hours weekly with a varying schedule consisting mostly of evenings and weekends. An applicant needs availability Monday thru Friday from 5:00pm-9:30pm and on weekends from 8:00am-9:00pm. Join Our Team Funeral service requires reliability, composure, physical ability, attention to detail and respect for the families we serve. If you’re someone who shows up, works hard, takes pride in your work and can be counted on when it matters, we’d like to hear from you.

Job Tags

Part time, Monday to Friday, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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