Cemetery Superintendent

Job Description

Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Wilmington is seeking a Superintendent who will manage the day-to-day operations of two Catholic regional cemeteries. The Superintendent supervises and participates in the cemetery's office, sales, service, interment, and maintenance operations to maximize efficiency, while recognizing and enhancing the spiritual and pastoral nature of the Catholic Cemetery ministry.

The successful candidate will have an understanding of and appreciation for the rules and traditions of the Catholic Church, especially those related to Christian burial, as well as an understanding of general cemetery rules and regulations and a familiarity with cemetery office and field operations. Other qualifications include effective verbal/written communication skills, interpersonal and public relations abilities, and strong computer skills.

A Bachelor's degree in business or related field, and 3 years of experience in cemetery operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

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About the Employer

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, encompassing the state of Delaware and the nine counties of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, is a believing community, professing its faith in God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Through Baptism and the gift of the Holy Spirit, we are joined not only to Christ, the Head of the body, which is His Church, but to all who believe in Him as Lord and Savior. In communion with the Pope, who is the Bishop of Rome, and guided by the pastoral care of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Wilmington, we are called and commissioned.