Funeral Assistant Director

Open: January 12 2026Close: January 26 2026Job Title: Assistant DirectorDepartment: FuneralReports To: Funeral DirectorHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: *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:The Assistant Director assists the Funeral Director with planning directing and coordinating funerals while following the program guidelines for Tribal and community member families. This position will help families access the resources available through Tribal programs that assist with funeral related expenses for tribal and community members. This position requires availability on nights weekends and Duties and ResponsibilitiesServe as one of the main contact people in the absence of the Director for tribal member families seeking funeral assistance through Tribal Coordinators in planning of services supporting families and day of arrangements. Acts as a backup whenever with the Director to review and edit department policies as Director with tabulating and posting data in recording files; entering information into statistical reportsMeet and coordinate with the cemetery director for the purchase of caskets deliveries and burial needs at the Tribes deceased person to and from an outside funeral home or out of Pierce County State and at times from CanadaApproves and enters timesheets in Dayforce and approve stipends for cooks in the absence of the directorApproves payments of funeral assistance checks in Microix in the absence of the directorAssists the director in preparation planning and monitoring the funeral department budget on a monthly basis Provide leadership make decisions organize prioritize and delegate tasks. Ensures departments are implementing teamwork strategies to meet organizational and departmental goals. Participates in the development of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians vision mission and strategic direction Assists the director with departmental goals and objectives for the Annual Operations other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position provides day-to-day support and guidance to staff of the Funeral Department as well as the on-call funeral cooks. This position acts as supervisor in the event the Director in 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 GED; and six years of tribal services experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience and knowledge using word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Word for Windows Excel Access etc.). Photo & slideshow program experience is helpful to make funeral card & photo slideshows. Requires the ability to remain calm during stressful situations and show empathy when dealing with grief. Must have knowledge of Tribal ceremonial practices or a willingness to learn. Language SkillsAbility to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public. Mathematical 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 solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Other Skills or AbilitiesMust have and maintain a valid drivers license and proof of have excellent organizational to work well under to be flexible and pursue different directions on short have very adaptable schedule and ability to travel as needed. May need to work evenings weekends holidays etc. to assist families in 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 computer scanner multi-line telephone 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 occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and reach with hands and employee is regularly required to employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; use hands to finger handle or employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception 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 employee must occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions; near moving mechanical parts; and are frequent contacts and interruptions during the stress 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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