Administrative Assistant Job at THE EVERGREENS CEMETERY, Brooklyn, NY

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  • THE EVERGREENS CEMETERY
  • Brooklyn, NY

Job Description

Administrative Assistant

About Us:

Established in 1849, The Evergreens Cemetery spans 225 acres of beautifully maintained grounds and is the final resting place for over 538,000 individuals, including notable figures like tap legend Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, jazz musician Lester Young, and painter Martin Heade. Designed by renowned landscape architect Andrew Jackson Downing, the cemetery features diverse architectural styles in its mausoleums and grave markers, along with a Victorian Gothic Chapel by Alexander Jackson Davis from 1849/1850. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized as an Accredited Level II Arboretum, The Evergreens Cemetery uniquely combines history, culture, and natural beauty.

Why Work with Us:

Joining our team means becoming part of a historic institution dedicated to supporting individuals during their times of greatest sensitivity. We honor the legacy of those who rest here while maintaining the beauty and tranquility of our grounds. Our unique work environment blends history, nature, and community, offering a compassionate and meaningful career.

Job Summary : Administrative Assistant

Location: Bushwick, NY (Brooklyn)

Role Overview:

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the cemetery, interacting with funeral directors, the public and serving our families with integrity, compassion, and respect. Multitasking, flexibility and dependability are all important skill sets for this job.

Position Requirements Include, but are not limited to:

· Good customer service skills

· Build and maintain partnerships with funeral directors, families, community members, and other stakeholders.

· Research burial records

· Administer the diary of interments

· Uphold and exemplify the core values of integrity, compassion, and respect.

· Weekends are required

Qualifications and Skills:

· Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities

· Highly empathetic

· Outstanding communication skills

· Strong customer service orientation

· Proficient in the use of computers, software, and technology; social media skills are a plus

· Respectful of different faiths, rituals, and traditions

· Ability to speak Mandarin, or Cantonese preferred, but not required

· Bachelor’s degree required

Benefits:

· Paid medical and dental

· Paid vacation and sick days

· 401(k) benefits

Job Tags

Weekend work,

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