Description:
POSITION: Director of Cemetery Operations
FLSA: Exempt
SECRETARIAT: Office of the Chancellor
JOB TYPE: Full-time (40 hours)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is designed to actively work with and provide support to the Catholic cemeteries within the Diocese of Manchester to improve operational efficiencies, to build financial stability, to ensure compliance with all legal/policy/rule matters, assist with the preparation and burial of the Church’s beloved dead, and maintain the sacredness and Catholic identity of Catholic cemeteries. In addition, the Director of Cemetery Operations will provide oversight and direct the Assistant Director of Cemetery Operations, administrative support, and the staff at St. Andre Bessette Parish in Laconia pertaining to the Diocesan St. Joseph Columbarium and Chapel.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Catholic Church (CCC 2041-2043).
• Refrain from promotion of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Diocese of Manchester, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with at least 5 years related business experience.
• Cemetery management or equivalent experience is strongly preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in the use of personal computers including, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and internet programs, organizational skills, and the ability to develop and manage a Diocesan office.
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with others both within and outside of the Diocesan Administration to achieve objectives.
• Must possess an understanding of the interment rituals and procedures associates with burial in the Roman Catholic Church.
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• Lead Catholic cemeteries in maintaining their sacredness and Catholic identity while promoting and educating on the importance of the Catholic Funeral Rite and Catholic cemeteries, as well as conduct periodic presentations on these topics.
• Provide oversite through periodic cemetery visits and conduct ongoing training of cemetery staff in all areas of cemetery operations.
• Working with the staff at St. Andre Bessette Parish, manage the operations of the Diocesan St. Joseph Columbarium and Chapel in Laconia New Hampshire as well as the Cathedral (Bishops’) Cemetery in Manchester.
• Assist with cemetery file management (record retention policies/processes) including the development of a standardized, web browser-based, hosted cemetery record keeping and mapping software system.
• Assist with capital projects and real estate issues including cemetery mapping/expansion, development (i.e. cremation gardens, columbarium etc.), approving contracts, assisting with capital project approvals that exceed $25,000, resolving property/land disputes, managing tree and liability issues, insurance matters, and selling properties.
• Develop, standardize, and implement the best practice procedures across all cemeteries.
• Implement the Catholic Cemetery Advisory Committee governance including running meetings, assisting committees, and implementing ideas where feasible.
• Assist Assistant Director of Cemetery Operations with support of cemetery operations for all Diocesan parish Catholic cemeteries.
• Annually prepare the Cemetery Office Budget and attend all Department Head Meetings in the Chancellor’s Office.
• Other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Oversee Assistant Director of Cemetery Operations activities including but not limited to:

• Maintaining compliance with applicable state and federal laws, with Diocesan policies, with Canon laws, and working to ensure compliance with Church teachings pertaining to Catholic cemeteries.
• Updating, creating, and implementing the Diocesan Cemetery Rules and Regulations, standardized forms, and local cemetery supplemental rules.
• Ensuring Assistant Director of Cemetery Operations completes the annual promotional plan for the system of cemeteries and supports local promotional efforts.
• Providing support with cemetery finances including the completion of all required financial statements (annual budget reports and end of year) and managing restricted funds.