Family Support - Albany, NY
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Newcomer Funeral Service Group
NY
Summary
Support families during funeral services by greeting guests and assisting with administrative tasks. Maintain a clean and welcoming environment while ensuring funeral services run smoothly and respectfully.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: 72-New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Colonie, NY 12205Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $16.00 - $16.50 Hourly
New Comer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions is seeking compassionate Support Staff who share our values of Excellence, Trust, Care, and Growth. This role supports families in the Albany market during services while helping keep the funeral home running smoothly and respectfully.
Support Staff assist in a variety of ways, including greeting families and guests, preparing for and assisting with funeral services, escorting families to cemetery services, supporting administrative tasks, and maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. No two days are the same, and teamwork and attention to detail are key.
This is a part‑time position with varying hours available seven days a week and is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others and meaningful work. New Comer is a family‑owned company that has been serving families since 1893, offering mentoring, support, and opportunities for growth within our organization.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.
Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED.
A minimum of three months of similar or related experience.
The position requires the ability to tolerate exposure to hazardous substances subject to government requirements; occasional lifting, pushing and pulling, with assistance, of objects up to approximately 600 pounds; manual dexterity required for clerical tasks; occasional stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and carrying objects weighing up to approximately 30 pounds for short distances.
Ability to travel by standard methods of transportation.
Conservative professional dress as detailed in dress code policy.
Possess a valid Drivers’ License and meet the driving performance standards as determined by management. MVR’s may be reviewed annually for compliance, and any conviction or at-fault accidents should be immediately reported to management.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Varying hours available. Hours are varied depending on the number of services. Hours available include Sunday through Saturday. There is no guarantee on the number of hours available to work.
Possess good communication skills and be self-motivated.
Our company dates back more than 100 years to 1893 when the Penwell-Gabel funeral home was founded in Topeka.
In 1977 Ren Newcomer, a 4th generation funeral director, purchased Penwell-Gabel and the company has grown consistently through the years. It now consists of 42 funeral homes and cemeteries and over 500 associates. Our funeral homes include the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Homes in Kansas, Dove Cremation & Funeral Service in Topeka, Kansas and the Newcomer Funeral Homes in Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Wyoming and Wisconsin.
With administrative, financial, human resources, information technology and marketing functions centralized in our Home Office in Topeka, KS, our funeral directors and staff are able to focus completely on providing the highest quality service to every family we serve— one family at a time.
Founded
1893
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Funeral Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Topeka, KS
Our company dates back more than 100 years to 1893 when the Penwell-Gabel funeral home was founded in Topeka.
In 1977 Ren Newcomer, a 4th generation funeral director, purchased Penwell-Gabel and the company has grown consistently through the years. It now consists of 42 funeral homes and cemeteries and over 500 associates. Our funeral homes include the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Homes in Kansas, Dove Cremation & Funeral Service in Topeka, Kansas and the Newcomer Funeral Homes in Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Wyoming and Wisconsin.
With administrative, financial, human resources, information technology and marketing functions centralized in our Home Office in Topeka, KS, our funeral directors and staff are able to focus completely on providing the highest quality service to every family we serve— one family at a time.
Founded
1893
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Funeral Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Topeka, KS