Funeral SecretaryReceptionistFile Clerk

open: April 22 2026Close: May 6 2026 Job Title: Secretary/Receptionist/File Clerk Department: Funeral Reports To: Director Hours: Full Time 40 Hrs/Wk Salary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits* Requisition #: 486*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:Responsible for providing general office support to department Director and department Duties and ResponsibilitiesAnswers phones takes messages for office staff greets visitors answers questions and directs visitors as for doing Green Sheets as they apply. Timely and accurately maintains organized filing for department to include files documents correspondence and other and timely maintains files. Makes copies faxes answers e-mails. Routes documents as primary responsibility within the department for incoming and outgoing mail. Keeps accurate log of green sheets coming into and leaving the department. Responsible for filling out and sending certified mailings as for typing correspondence or other documents as assigned by maintain confidentiality at all duties as necessary or ResponsibilitiesThis position has supervised 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 G.E.D and one year of general office clerical experience including previous filing experience is required. Must be able to type at least 45 WPM. Beginner knowledge of word processing and database programs is required (Word Excel and Access) in addition to accurate production of materials and documents using the computer. Language SkillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Mathematical SkillsAbility to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to manage situations within standard procedure but understands need to consult with Supervisor in circumstances outside normal Skills and QualificationsMust be flexible a team player and able to deal with stressful situations. Must be willing to cross-train with other department staff positions in order to provide team support and no interruption of services to the be friendly courteous and tactful and maintain confidentiality at all be dependable and have an ability to keep track of various be able to attend trainings as required by have and maintain a valid and unrestricted drivers license and proof of automobile insurance. Drivers License must not contain any restrictions that would prevent an employee from complying with the Tribes 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 performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance 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 in the work environment is usually is performed in an office is occasionally Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of 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. Provide 3 references (we cannot obtain references from direct family members mother father grandparents sisters brothers or children and this includes in laws). One reference must be your most recent supervisor. We prefer the rest of your references to include co-workers subordinates or other supervisors but we can accept a personal reference from someone who is familiar with your work ethic habits and attendance. You can send in letters of recommendation to To add more employment education references etc. click on the small sign at the top right corner of the page.6. When entering salaries only use numbers. Do not use any other characters (such as . or $)7. After you submit your application you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive an email please call the office to confirm submission.*Please do not wear perfumes colognes or strong scents to your interview. Some employees are you have any questions about the positions or the online application please call or email E. Portland Ave. Tacoma WA 98404