Funeral Program Coordinator

Open: January 12 2026Close: January 26 2026Job Title: program coordinatorDepartment: funeralReports To: funeral DirectorHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 840 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday leave. Position Summary: Assists Program Director with coordinating funeral assistance for Tribal member and Community families. This position will help families access the resources available through Tribal programs that assist with funeral related expenses for Tribal Members and community members. This position requires availability on nights weekends and holidays. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for assisting Director with all aspects of program and posts data in recording files; enters information into statistical routine correspondence and and maintains office records and file check requests purchase orders invoices within Microix. Follows-up to ensure timely processing. Orders office supervisor with coordinating requests for funeral assistance. Verifies familial relationship which may include proof of kinship from Enrollment. Requests birth certificates if travel needs with Tribal Member caregiver and the Travel and maintains inventory of blankets and caskets for funeral need to perform other duties and responsibilities such as shop for food coordinate with the cemetery travel arrangements for family etc. at the supervisors for creating poster boards for families and other departments. Manages and maintains the poster board printing machine. Contacts outside agency for service and supplies needs. Trains new staff members on utilizing the meetings and appointments for department staff with families and funeral homes provides assistance with planning. Ensures families are informed of available resources and options for funeral planning. May attend family meetings at family members homes. May assist Members out of state with photos from families and Creates department vehicles gets vehicles serviced as needed and keeps accurate vehicle maintenance records. Transports the deceased from the Medical examiner funeral homes & in dressing the deceased and does slight motorcycle drivers for funeral procession if requested by family. Ensures motorcycles are ready for day of train new the Director with research and development of Tribal Funeral Home. Performs other duties as ResponsibilitiesPosition will act as Lead to other department staff. Will assist Director with training and directing staff. May be requested to act as Director in his/her absence. Qualifications and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); and four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have proficient experience and knowledge with computers (i.e. Word for Windows Excel etc.). Must have experience with computer programs used to create DVDs. Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of SkillsAbility to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized RequirementsMust be able to multitask demonstrate strong organizational skills self-motivation dependability and be able to demonstrate sensitivity and compassion to individuals and families experiencing stressful be willing to work evenings weekends holidays etc. to assist families in be available to take calls any time of duties require the employee to drive a Tribal vehicle must have a valid and unrestricted Washington State Drivers License. Drivers License must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent an employee from driving a GSA vehicle. Must comply with Tribal Vehicle Use DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential the ability to operate a typewriter personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or employee occasionally is required to stand and employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop kneel crouch or employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-25 vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is physical exertion is low to is performed in an office are frequent contacts and interruptions during the due to duties required to Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. Indian Hiring Preference send in the appropriate documentation for the category you select. If you have any questions about the hiring preference policy or what document to send in email us at or call .4. 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