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Funeral Director

Career Strategies

  • Waterbury, Connecticut
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    We need a director that can demonstrate strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills, while overseeing staff and client needs. We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Leader who wants a long-term career, working for a company that values it's employees, and it shows!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWaterbury, Connecticut
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size1 to 9 employees
    Year Founded1992
    Websitehttps://www.careerstrategiesgroup.com

    Description

    Hiring for a Funeral Director in Waterbury. This is working for an established, well-known Funeral Home, that is reputable and well-liked in the community. We need a director that can demonstrate strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills, while overseeing staff and client needs.

    Were located within 25 miles of Hartford CT.

    We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Leader who wants a long-term career, working for a company that values it's employees, and it shows!

    Core Requirements

    • Education: Associate Degree in Funeral Service Education or Mortuary Science
    • Licensure: Must be a Licensed Funeral Home Director in Connecticut

    Essential Skills and Abilities

    • Empathy and Compassion: Ability to work with grieving families in a calm, professional manner.
    • Organization and Logistics: Planning, scheduling, and managing complex service details, often with limited time.

    Common Job Duties

    • Arrangement Conferences: Meeting with families to plan funeral services, cremation, or burials.
    • Regulatory Compliance: Preparing, filing, and managing legal documents, such as death certificates and burial permits.
    • Logistics Management: Coordinating transport of remains and scheduling funeral services.
    • Aftercare Services: Assisting families with post-funeral tasks
    • Communication: Interacting with families, clergy, and staff to coordinate services.
    • Physical Demands: Ability to assist when moving caskets or remains.
    • Technology Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Office and case management software.

    Working Conditions/Commute

    • Hours: Possible Irregular hours are standard sometimes, including evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations. You will need to live within a reasonable distance of Waterbury CT.

    Benefits
    Health Insurance, PTO/Vacation Pay/Career Advancements & Growth

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    About Company

    Career Strtegies Group is a national, full service recruiting, outplacement and career services organization.  The firm specializes in the career needs of attorneys, financial professionals, and C-suite and other senior executives. It also has a smaller recruiting operation for healthcare professionals and administrators  in the NY, CT and NJ area. The firm has particular  experience with professionals aged 50+, and in the area of career change for attorneys and professionals. Firm founder Bruce Blackwell is an original member of the career transitions team established by the New York City Bar Association, and is a noted author and lecturer on career issues for lawyers and other professionals. 

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