Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery has an immediate opening for a full-time Receptionist.  The position is part of the Family Services Department and reports to the Operations Manager.  Gate of Heaven Cemetery is located at 11000 Montgomery Road, in Cincinnati.

The Receptionist is the front-line voice and face of Gate of Heaven Cemetery for all who contact the office, in person and by phone.  This position involves routine customer service and administrative duties.  The role requires the operation of conventional office equipment along with prevalent and proprietary computer applications.    This role will also include back up support to the office team and will interact with managers, Family Service advisors, visitors, vendors, and other internal and external  personnel.

Qualifications for this position are as follows:

A High School diploma is required, college or prior professional experience is preferred.

The Receptionist must be compassionate, considerate, and exhibit a professional demeanor at all times.  He or she must have excellent communication skills and be highly organized. Excellent listening skills and a service-oriented mindset are essential.   This person must be able to converse and communicate regarding very sensitive issues and be able to maintain confidentiality. The Receptionist must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions and remain focused.  The ability to work independently and meet deadlines is very important.

This employee accepts the responsibility of knowing and safeguarding the values and ethics of the mission of the Catholic Cemetery.  Employees will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness to work for a Catholic, faith-based agency and adhere to the policies. Employees will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration or writing, including the use of social media or other digital technologies.

Candidates are asked to submit:

A Resume and a Cover letter indicating candidate’s interest in interviewing for the position, a brief statement describing why the candidate should be considered for the position, and reasons why the candidate expects to have a positive effect on the department and the Cemetery ministry.

To:  Luke Hamilton, Operations Manager

Email:  [email protected]

The deadline for application submittal for consideration for this position is:  Saturday, January 30, 2021.