Funeral Associate

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Hourly Part-Time Service Worker Leawood, KS, US

Have you often felt like you wanted your work to have meaning? Every day, Resurrection staff members are doing work that matters with people who care. 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 Associate role! This position is part-time, nonexempt and is located at our Leawood campus located at 13720 Roe Avenue.

Job Summary

The Funeral Associate provides compassionate, hands‑on support for funerals and memorial services at Resurrection, a United Methodist Church. Working under the direction of the Funeral Coordinator, the Funeral Associate helps prepare spaces, welcomes families and guests, assists with service logistics, and helps ensure each family experiences exceptional care and hospitality on the day of the service. This is a part‑time, variable‑schedule role:
Funeral Associates are not responsible for advance planning with families, and hours vary based on the number and timing of funeral and memorial services.

Essential Responsibilities and Expectations:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.

Position‑Specific

Service Preparation

• Arrive in advance of the service to assist the Funeral Coordinator with preparation and setup.
• Prepare visitation, worship, and reception spaces as needed.
• Set up and arrange tables, chairs, easels, memorabilia displays, guest books, flowers, signage, and other service materials.
• Ensure spaces are clean, organized, and welcoming before the family and guests arrive.
• Assist with receiving and appropriately placing flowers and other items delivered for the service.

Family & Guest Hospitality

• Welcome families and guests with warmth, compassion, and respect.
• Provide directions and help guests navigate Resurrection facilities.
• Assist with doors, seating, reserved seating, guest flow, and visitation as needed.
• Pay attention to the needs of families and guests and proactively offer assistance.
• Provide additional assistance to guests who may have mobility or accessibility needs.

Service & Reception Support

• Follow the direction of the Funeral Coordinator throughout the service.
• Assist with transitions between visitation, the service, reception, and inurnment when applicable.
• Help prepare reception spaces during the service when needed.
• Assist with serving and replenishing refreshments when appropriate.
• Respond flexibly to changing needs and unexpected situations.
• Help gather and pack family belongings, memorabilia, flowers, and other items following the service.
• Clean and restore spaces before leaving.

Guest Experience

• Model Resurrection's Guest Experience Standards in every interaction:
• Guests Come First – Notice people, anticipate needs, and willingly step in to help.
• We Strive for Excellence – Recognize that details matter and complete each responsibility with care.
• Everyone Belongs – Welcome every family and guest with kindness, dignity, compassion, and respect.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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…