$2.0K - $3.5K/mo
This position is directly supervised by a Veterans Cemetery Director. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD ... When Actually Employed (WAE); 1,250 hours within a 12-month period (part-time) Career Progression:
$2.0K - $3.5K/mo
This position is directly supervised by a Veterans Cemetery Director. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD ... When Actually Employed (WAE); 1,250 hours within a 12-month period (part-time) Career Progression:
A Part Time Cemetery job typically involves maintaining cemetery grounds, assisting with burials, and performing general upkeep. Duties may include mowing grass, trimming trees, and ensuring the cemetery remains clean and presentable. Some roles may also involve interacting with visitors, providing directions, or offering assistance during services. Hours vary based on need, and some tasks may require physical labor in outdoor conditions.
In a part-time cemetery role, your primary responsibilities usually include maintaining the grounds, such as mowing grass, trimming bushes, picking up debris, and ensuring gravesites are neat and orderly. You may also assist with setting up for burial services, performing light maintenance or repairs, and helping visitors find loved ones’ plots in a respectful and compassionate manner. The work environment emphasizes quiet respect and teamwork with grounds staff, caretakers, or sometimes funeral service teams. This position generally provides flexible scheduling and opportunities to gain experience in facilities maintenance and customer service.
To excel in a Part Time Cemetery role, you need basic groundskeeping skills, attention to detail, and physical fitness, often complemented by a high school diploma or relevant maintenance experience. Familiarity with landscaping equipment, ride-on mowers, hand tools, and sometimes minor record-keeping systems is beneficial. Dependability, respectfulness, and the ability to interact sensitively with the public are important soft skills for this position. These competencies are essential to maintain a respectful environment and ensure smooth cemetery operations while supporting visitors during emotional times.
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$2.0K - $3.5K/mo
Full-time, Part-time
Posted 4 days ago
6.8
Based on 73 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
44th of 50 rated states
About this Job "Relentlessly advocate for Louisiana veterans and their families to ensure they receive superior customer service and support by connecting them to the benefits they have earned in service to our country, while meeting the economic, educational, and employment needs of transitioning service members looking to make Louisiana their home." We're looking for an Administrative Assistant 2 to serve as the first point of contact at the agency, creating a welcoming environment for veterans, visitors, and staff, and providing administrative support that keeps our front office running smoothly. This position is directly supervised by a Veterans Cemetery Director. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
If you're compassionate, organized, and thrive in a people-centered environment, this could be the opportunity for you. Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in administrative services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for six months of the required experience.
Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: As an Administrative Assistant, you'll help create a positive first impression for every person who walks through our doors. In this role, you will: Performs recurring clerical/administrative duties to include: screening telephone calls and recording messages and refer to appropriate staff Prepares and files routine visitors log sheets Responsible for establishing and maintaining files Keep records of internal office reports and correspondence Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail Schedule appointments and assist with completing state benefit forms Assist office visitors requiring routine responses or assistance Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: When Actually Employed (WAE); 1,250 hours within a 12-month period (part-time) Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete
Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Alexis Scott Human Resources Analyst alexis.scott4@la.gov The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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The State of Louisiana, based in Baton Rouge, LA, US, is not a traditional company per se, but a government body that oversees the administration of the state. As revealed on its official website, louisiana.gov, its wide range of services falls within public administration industry, including education, healthcare, infrastructure, environment conservation, and law enforcement. Founded in 1806, the State of Louisiana’s mission is to ensure a high quality of life for its residents by effectively managing public resources, enforcing laws, and fostering economic growth. Its most notable achievements include the successful implementation of its Coastal Master Plan, aimed at conserving Louisiana's extensive coastline, and the dramatic overhaul of its public education system.
Public administration
10,000+ Employees
Baton Rouge, LA, US
1812
