Job Description
Join Our Team — Coming Soon!
Are you a dedicated funeral professional with a passion for leadership and operational excellence? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Funeral Director to be part of the launch of our new funeral home, designed to provide compassionate support and respectful service to families in our community.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead with compassion, uphold the highest standards of care, and help shape a new legacy of excellence. If you are committed to making a meaningful difference and are eager to be part of something special from the ground up, we want to hear from you.
Be part of our journey — where compassion meets leadership. Key Accountabilities: - Develop and execute detailed project timelines for startup activities, inspections, licensing, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate with vendors, regulatory agencies, and staff to ensure milestones are met.
- Oversee equipment installation, staff onboarding, and operational procedures.
- Maintain strict adherence to Nebraska funeral industry regulations and licensing requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates and stakeholder communication.
- Support staff training, community outreach, and operational planning during startup phases.
- Be available on-call during critical phases, with increased hours as the project progresses
Minimum Requirements: - State of Nebraska Funeral Director license
- Proven experience in funeral service management, operations, or leadership.
- Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong understanding of funeral industry regulations and licensing processes.
- Collaborative team player with a passion for community service.
- Self-starter able to work independently and adapt in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Physical Demands - Environment - Work is both indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather
- Attire - professional business attire required when in contact with families
- Postures – Frequent continuous period of time sitting or standing up to 6 hours per day; frequently climbing stairs to access buildings.
- Physical Demands – Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage.
- Ability to push and pull up to 150 pounds on flat and inclined flooring or ramp.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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