Funeral Specialist
Resurrection's purpose since its conception in 1990 is to "build a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians." Join our team and see how your contributions move the needle in transforming the World. Resurrection has an opening for a Funeral Specialist in the Locations & Care Division! The position is part-time, non-exempt and is located at the Leawood campus at 13720 Roe Ave. Please see below for a full job description. The Funeral Specialist provides administrative and logistical support for funeral and memorial services across Resurrection's locations. Reporting to the Director of Funerals and Member Care, this role partners closely with Location Pastors, Connection & Care Pastors, funeral coordinators, and key staff and volunteers to ensure funeral services are organized with excellence, compassion, and attention to detail. The Funeral Specialist helps ensure all services align with the church's purpose, vision, and hospitality standards. Position-Specific Responsibilities: Assist with the preparation, formatting, and publication of funeral bulletins for all Resurrection locations. Coordinate scheduling of funeral and memorial services, including pastors, musicians, tech staff, funeral coordinators, and facilities requests. Support the grief care follow-up process, including resourcing locations with books, cards, reports, and other grief support materials. Complete death reports and related documentation for Resurrection locations. Assist with the administration of Memorial Garden niche purchases and plaque orders. Provide general administrative and logistical support to the funerals ministry as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Churchwide Expectations: Follow Jesus and engage in the five essential practices of the Christian life: worship, study, serve, give, and share. Support the church's purpose of "building a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people become deeply committed Christians." Exemplify the church's values and support its theological direction as a United Methodist Church. Competencies: Attention to Detail:
Pays close attention to details, ensuring accuracy and consistency in sensitive materials and processes. Adapting:
Remains flexible and adjusts quickly to meet the changing needs of grieving families and church locations. Communicating:
Communicates clearly and compassionately, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences. Improving Systems:
Supports and refines processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Navigating the Organization:
Understands and works effectively across departments and locations. Orchestrating:
Helps coordinate people, schedules, and resources to support seamless funeral services. Prioritizing Individual Experiences:
Maintains a person-centered approach, especially when working with grieving families. Problem Solving:
Responds calmly and thoughtfully to challenges, helping move services forward with care and professionalism. Qualifications: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Proficiency in Canva or willingness to learn quickly. Experience in event planning, hospitality, administrative support, or care-focused environments. Ability to lift objects up to 20 pounds and remain on feet for extended periods as needed. Flexibility in schedule, including availability to work occasional weekends.
Resurrection's purpose since its conception in 1990 is to "build a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians." Join our team and see how your contributions move the needle in transforming the World. Resurrection has an opening for a Funeral Specialist in the Locations & Care Division! The position is part-time, non-exempt and is located at the Leawood campus at 13720 Roe Ave. Please see below for a full job description. The Funeral Specialist provides administrative and logistical support for funeral and memorial services across Resurrection's locations. Reporting to the Director of Funerals and Member Care, this role partners closely with Location Pastors, Connection & Care Pastors, funeral coordinators, and key staff and volunteers to ensure funeral services are organized with excellence, compassion, and attention to detail. The Funeral Specialist helps ensure all services align with the church's purpose, vision, and hospitality standards. Position-Specific Responsibilities: Assist with the preparation, formatting, and publication of funeral bulletins for all Resurrection locations. Coordinate scheduling of funeral and memorial services, including pastors, musicians, tech staff, funeral coordinators, and facilities requests. Support the grief care follow-up process, including resourcing locations with books, cards, reports, and other grief support materials. Complete death reports and related documentation for Resurrection locations. Assist with the administration of Memorial Garden niche purchases and plaque orders. Provide general administrative and logistical support to the funerals ministry as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Churchwide Expectations: Follow Jesus and engage in the five essential practices of the Christian life: worship, study, serve, give, and share. Support the church's purpose of "building a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people become deeply committed Christians." Exemplify the church's values and support its theological direction as a United Methodist Church. Competencies: Attention to Detail:
Pays close attention to details, ensuring accuracy and consistency in sensitive materials and processes. Adapting:
Remains flexible and adjusts quickly to meet the changing needs of grieving families and church locations. Communicating:
Communicates clearly and compassionately, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences. Improving Systems:
Supports and refines processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Navigating the Organization:
Understands and works effectively across departments and locations. Orchestrating:
Helps coordinate people, schedules, and resources to support seamless funeral services. Prioritizing Individual Experiences:
Maintains a person-centered approach, especially when working with grieving families. Problem Solving:
Responds calmly and thoughtfully to challenges, helping move services forward with care and professionalism. Qualifications: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Proficiency in Canva or willingness to learn quickly. Experience in event planning, hospitality, administrative support, or care-focused environments. Ability to lift objects up to 20 pounds and remain on feet for extended periods as needed. Flexibility in schedule, including availability to work occasional weekends.