Receptionist Part-Time

This position is for a part-time receptionist at a funeral home located in Texas. The funeral home is dedicated to providing compassionate and professional services to families during their times of grief. As a funeral home, the establishment offers a range of services including funeral ceremonies, memorials, and administrative support to families dealing with loss. The company values trust, empathy, and maintaining a positive work environment, ensuring that both clients and staff feel supported and respected.

The role of the part-time receptionist is critical as it serves as the first point of contact between the funeral home and the public. This position requires a courteous, professional, and empathetic individual who can handle both telephone and in-person communications with client families. The receptionist will provide vital administrative support to families, funeral directors, managers, and co-workers. Duties include answering telephones professionally, greeting families warmly, and ensuring a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere within the funeral home.

Additionally, the receptionist is responsible for maintaining a clean and family-ready environment throughout the facility including the reception area, conference rooms, viewing rooms, chapel, restrooms, and administrative offices. The role demands a high level of organization and attention to detail, as the receptionist will also manage office supplies and serve as a conduit of information in and out of the funeral home.

The position requires familiarity with various forms and documents related to death such as insurance claims, social security, military benefits, and death certificates. Administrative support extends to preparing memorial packages by creating and designing memorial books, acknowledgement cards, memorial folders, stationery, bulletins, and tribute videos.

The receptionist is also expected to keep current with company-provided technology that enhances job efficiency. Scheduling responsibilities may be part of the role, involving coordination between support staff and funeral directors to manage services, family needs, special requests, meetings, and events. The role may include assistance during daytime funeral and memorial services by helping with equipment setup for services and visitations, including tables, tablecloths, refreshments, and family display items.

Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. The company upholds equal employment opportunity standards and welcomes applicants without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, and other protected statuses. This part-time position is on-site at the Texas location and requires individuals capable of balancing the delicate nature of funeral services with excellent customer service and administrative skills. The salary details are not specified but are commensurate with experience and qualifications.