Melancon Funeral Home is seeking a compassionate, organized, and dependable Branch Office Administrator to oversee the daily operations and administrative functions of our Opelousas branch location. This position plays a vital role in supporting families, maintaining office operations, and ensuring a professional and welcoming environment.
Responsibilities:
- Answer phones and communicate professionally with families, staff, and vendors
- Coordinate and prepare funeral service documentation, including obituaries, death certificates, permits, and printed materials for funeral services.
- Handle financial transactions with precision and confidentiality.
- File and manage life insurance claims
- Perform data entry tasks with attention to detail.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment
- Assist and support families and funeral directors before, during, and after funeral services, offering compassionate service and attention to detail.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional Typing and Organizational Skills: Ability to handle tasks with accuracy.
- Computer Knowledge: Proficiency in standard office software, data entry systems, and typing skills.
- Phone Etiquette and Communication Skills: Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills and ability to understand and work with multiple types of personalities.
- General Office Duty Experience: Familiarity with general office procedures and tasks.
- Independent Work Capability: Ability to stay motivated and perform tasks while working in a single person office.
Schedule:
- Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break
- Weekend/Holiday Rotation (Rotation includes working at our Carencro location)
** Currently enrolled in mortuary school or considering a future in funeral service? This is a great opportunity to gain meaningful hands-on experience and learn more about the profession while working alongside an experienced team.**
To apply for this position: Apply in person, M-F 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Melancon Funeral Home, 4708 I-49 N. Service Road Opelousas, LA 70570 or apply through indeed.
*We highly suggest submitting your own personalized resume*
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Why are you leaving your current/last job?
Work Location: In person
