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Keohane Funeral Home is searching for a highly qualified and collaborative person to join its team as a Funeral Service Intern (Apprentice). The ideal candidate will demonstrate a sincere desire to provide families with an unparalleled level of care.

This position will support all aspects of firm operations including, but not limited to, transfers, assisting with funerals and with care center operations. The funeral service intern will collaborate with all members of the team in an environment that facilitates learning and career development.

All candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, the flexibility to work outside of standard business hours and the ability to lift up 75lbs.

To learn more about us, please visit www.keohane.com. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Joe Reardon joe@keohane.com

Short’s Funeral Chapel in Moscow, Idaho has an immediate opening for a long-term Funeral Director/Embalmer or Apprentice (completed school/NBE).

Position:
Short’s Funeral Chapel in Moscow, Idaho is seeking an honest, compassionate, hardworking individual to join our team as a Full time Funeral Director/Embalmer or Apprentice.

Position Responsibilities:
The primary Funeral Director/Embalmer duties include; removals, initial contact with families, arrangement conferences and follow-up, directing services, embalming and final preparation of body for service or cremation, and general cleaning and housekeeping duties. The “ideal” candidate would be able to “hit the ground running” as well as being willing to learn.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to manage time, identify and understand deadlines and be highly organized. The respectful and safe use of facilities, autos and equipment. Contribute ideas and talents as a valued member of the team.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in Mortuary Science or related filed
• Experience: Funeral Director: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mortician or Funeral Directors License or ability to obtain within 12 months of Hire
• Must have, or be able to obtain a valid Idaho State Driver’s License at the time of hire.
• Must be Insurable under the Company’s auto insurance
• Ability to Sit; Stand; and lift up to 150 lbs

About Us:
Short’s Funeral Chapel is a small family owned business proudly serving the Greater Moscow area since 1921. Currently we serve about 165 families a year. We are committed to our families, by providing care and direction, being compassionate and providing excellent service. The area is known as the Palouse and Moscow is home to the University of Idaho. Washington State University is only 7 miles away in Pullman.

Pay: DOE

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call Rotation

Pay Frequency:

• Bi – weekly

Please submit Resume and Cover Letter at: https://www.shortsfuneralchapel.com/contact-us

Responsibilities:  

• Arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner and in keeping with company policies and procedures
• Supervise and care for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which include - removals and transfers, embalming, cosmetology, hairstyling, dressing and casketing; coordinating and assisting with funeral service, and visitation, delivery of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, setting of chairs and the removal, proper care and storage of these items
• Respectfully prepare remains of deceased in keeping with Company and Regulatory requirements
• Promote a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct
• Ensure adherence to all professional, municipal, provincial/ state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules applicable to the provision of funeral services
• Supervise the parking of cars, ushering, driving funeral vehicles, assisting at chapel and church services, assisting at the cemetery, floral delivery, picking up supplies, participating in special functions and other duties, as required
• Accurately prepare all documents related to funeral services, cremations, and maintenance
• Assist with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility and property; receive caskets and other funeral home supplies as well as place into inventory and carrying out any other responsibilities that may be reasonably delegated by management
• General maintenance of building, grounds and vehicles and general housekeeping duties as per Cleaning Schedule and Maintenance log
• Answer phones, preparing reports as necessary and participating in staff meetings
• This position may be asked to perform other duties and special projects as requested by management 

Education and/or Experience:

• West Virginia State Licensed Funeral Director
• Requires graduation from an accredited school of embalming or mortuary science 

Required Skills:

• Ability to multitask in large volume firms with multi locations
• High level of integrity, dedication, and desire to succeed
• Proficient with computers and technology
• Must possess valid state driver's license
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with others in a team environment
• The Funeral Director/Embalmer duties must be performed consistent with the company mission and values and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Email: scott@wvmemorial.com

Address:
Cunningham-Parker-Johnson FH
Attn: Scott E. Rogers 
1325 Washington Street West 
Charleston, WV 25302