Employment Opportunities

The Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington, Inc.
13801 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20906

The Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington lives out the Corporal Work of Mercy, Burying the Dead, by accompanying bereaved families as they honor their beloved dead with hope in the Resurrected Lord.

We seek employees who welcome the rewarding mission of caring for people in need and comforting those who mourn with compassionate service. Come join our team in this essential work of the Roman Catholic Church. Our cemeteries are located in the District of Columbia and Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and St. Mary’s County in Maryland. Employment opportunities arise in all locations and are listed here as they become available.

We offer:

• Complete health package including medical, dental and vision care
• 403(b) retirement savings and company matching
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount
• Management advancement opportunities
• Paid leave including paid holidays

Counselor (Cemetery Service Planning)

St. Mary’s Queen of Peace Cemetery, Mechanicsville, MD

Position Summary
This position reports directly to the Cemetery Manager(s). Candidate will perform a variety of cemetery administrative tasks and activities, as assigned. On a limited basis, direct the secretary and field personnel as necessary in the performance of assigned tasks. In the absence of the manager, may be authorized to manage the cemetery on the manager's behalf. Full-time, non-exempt position. Work hours are Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Duties and Responsibilities
These include:

• Presenting and selling cemetery goods and services on cemetery grounds
• Directing daily funeral activities
• Performing office administrative and field operation functions as assigned by the cemetery manager
• Other miscellaneous duties, as assigned

Qualifications
A successful candidate for this position must possess a compassionate manner and a commitment to assisting the families we serve. Must be able to maintain strong attention to detail, manage multiple tasks at once and high levels of organization. The candidate must possess outstanding oral and written communication skills, in addition to:

• Cemetery experience preferred but not necessary
• High School or G.E.D. diploma, as well as a clean driver's license required
• Ability to lift/carry 80 lbs. unassisted, and work in adverse weather conditions (i.e. extreme summer heat and winter cold, and other extremes of weather related to outdoor elements
• Proficiency in operating basic office machinery
• Knowledge of and support for the tenets of the Roman Catholic Church

Apply
Qualified applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume to the Cemetery Manager at qop1@ccaw.org. No phone calls, please.

General Utility (Cemetery Grounds Worker)

St. Mary’s Queen of Peace Cemetery, Mechanicsville, MD

Position Summary
This position and reports directly to the Foreman. Relative to interments, candidate will operate heavy equipment, backhoe, loader and general machinery relative to digging, backfill and tamping of graves, installing memorials and concrete liners, assemble and knockdown of gravesite set-ups, ground maintenance and other duties as assigned. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week Monday-Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Saturday overtime work may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ablility to lift 80 lbs
• Work in adverse weather conditions (i.e., extreme summer heat, extreme winter cold and other extreme of weather-related outdoor elements)
• Perform repeated tasks of bending, kneeling, stooping, pulling hand-over-hand, digging and extensive walking
• Operate hand tools, small machines and equipment
• Operate heavy equipment (trucks, tractors, backhoe, etc.)
• Hear conversational voices with or without hearing aid assistance

Qualifications
The candidate must possess:

• High School or G.E.D. diploma, as well as a clean driver's license required
• Ability to read a map and drive in adverse weather conditions
• Knowledge of and support for the tenets of the Roman Catholic Church
• Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of equipment highly desirable

Apply
Qualified applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume to the Cemetery Manager at qop1@ccaw.org. No phone calls, please.

Secretary/Counselor

St. Mary’s Queen of Peace Cemetery, Mechanicsville, MD

Position Summary
St. Mary’s Queen of Peace Cemetery has an immediate opening for a secretary to assist the cemetery manager. No prior cemetery experience is necessary. Competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities
These include:

• Performing clerical, typing and general office duties, including record keeping, front desk and telephone reception
• Presenting and selling cemetery goods and services on cemetery grounds

Qualifications
The candidate must possess:

• High School or G.E.D. diploma, as well as a clean driver's license required
• At least one-year's secretarial experience
• A positive customer service experience and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Apply
Qualified applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume to the Cemetery Manager at qop1@ccaw.org. No phone calls, please.

Counselor (Cemetery Service Planning)

Mount Olivet Cemetery, Washington, DC

Position Summary
This position serves families and reports directly to the Cemetery Manager(s). Candidate will perform a variety of cemetery administrative tasks and activities, as assigned. In the absence of the manager, may be authorized to manage the cemetery on the manager's behalf. Full-time, non-exempt position. Five-day work week within a Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM- 4:30PM schedule. Rotating Saturdays. Overtime pay. Second Career candidates welcome. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting families in office and outside on cemetery grounds in selection of burial rights (plots, crypts/niches) and memorialization
• Overseeing sales process with timely and accurate documentaion and recordkeeping
• Directing daily funeral activities
• Performing office administrative and field operation functions as assigned by the cemetery manager
• Other miscellaneous duties, as assigned

Qualifications
A successful candidate for this position should possess a compassionate manner and a commitment to assisting the families we serve. Must be able to maintain strong attention to detail, manage multiple tasks at once and high levels of organization. The candidate must possess outstanding oral and written communication skills, in addition to:

• Cemetery experience preferred but not necessary
• High School or G.E.D. diploma (college degree preferred) as well as valid driver's license required
• Experience with DocuSign and Zoom a plus
• Ability to serve on site at burial services in varying weather conditions, including ability to assist as pallbearer if needed
• Proficiency in operating basic office machinery
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn and support, the tenets of the Roman Catholic Church

Apply
Qualified applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume to the General Manager at mto@ccaw.org. No phone calls, please.