Careers at Hillside

Established in the 1940’s, Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary continues to be one of the most respected organizations in the community. This nationally renowned Jewish memorial park boasts a pristine setting that, together with its professional environment, offers the ideal conditions for a unique, challenging, and rewarding career.

Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan as well as paid vacation and company holidays for our full-time employees. The right candidate will follow and remain consistent with our culture, traditions, and core values while addressing the needs of the families we serve with compassion and empathy.

Interested in a position? Please send resumes to hr@hillsidememorial.org

Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary have been serving the Jewish community for more than 80 years. Hillside provides a means to honor and remember loved ones in beauty, tranquility, and the comfort of Jewish traditions.

Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is an equal opportunity employer.

Funeral Service Assistant

Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is currently seeking a Funeral Service Assistant to join their team in Los Angeles, California.

At Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary, we believe that our employees are the heart of our organization. We are a culture-first company committed to fostering an environment that promotes inclusivity, respect, and collaboration. We understand that our success is deeply intertwined with the well-being and satisfaction of our employees. Therefore, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas.

The Funeral Service Assistant is an entry-level position that works directly under the supervision of Hillside’s service directing team. This role supports the team in preparing and assisting with funeral services from set-up to completion. The Funeral Service Assistant will work closely with experienced staff to ensure services run smoothly, offering respectful and professional assistance to families and guests. This position requires strong attention to detail, the willingness to follow instructions, and the ability to maintain professional standards at all times. Light housekeeping and occasional administrative tasks are also part of the role. The ideal candidate should demonstrate compassion, be willing to learn, and work well under direct supervision in a fast-paced environment.

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $22.00-$24.00/hour.

Reports To
Family Service Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities

Funeral Service Support

Assists the Service Directing team with setting up and facilitating funeral and memorial services under close supervision.
Helps prepare various service components, including flowers, sanctuaries, gravesites, and casket placement, ensuring all aspects meet the team’s instructions and expectations.
Assists with service-related requests such as live-streaming and coordinating music and video under the guidance of the Service Directing team.
Follows up with the team to ensure all service details are properly executed.

Customer Service

Provides respectful and compassionate assistance to families under the guidance of the service team.
Maintains professionalism when interacting with families, guests, and clergy as directed by supervisors.
Communicates clearly and effectively as part of the service support team.

Maintaining Professional Standards

Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts and follows dress code requirements.
Adheres to established procedures and standards for handling company property and family items with care.

Additional Responsibilities

Assists with answering phones and providing basic concierge services as needed.
Helps maintain service-related inventories and ensures the service area is clean and presentable by performing light housekeeping tasks.
Completes other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

Professional Skills:

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to follow instructions closely.
Ability to work effectively under direct supervision.
Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced work environment.
Positive attitude and a willingness to assist wherever needed.

Education Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
No prior experience necessary; on-the-job training will be provided.

Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to our employees’ health and well-being. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, paid vacation, and company holidays.

Overall, we seek a compassionate individual ready to be part of a supportive team dedicated to honoring and remembering loved ones with dignity and respect. We believe in the power of empathy and kindness, and we are committed to providing our employees with a work environment that nurtures these values. As a member of our team, you will not only have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the families we serve but also to grow and thrive in a culture that values your individual strengths and promotes professional development. Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary has served the Jewish community for over 75 years, providing a means to honor and remember loved ones in beauty, tranquility, and the comfort of Jewish traditions. The right candidate will follow and remain consistent with our culture, traditions, and core values while addressing the needs of the families we serve with compassion and empathy.

Advance Planning Assistant

Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is currently seeking an Advance Planning Assistant to provide administrative support to the Advance Planning department. The Advance Planning department works with individuals and families who want to make end of life arrangements in advance, in addition to working with families at time of need. This department is passionate about the service they provide to our Hillside families and is looking for someone who is equally passionate about providing stellar administrative support to the team.

The rate of pay for this role is $25.00 per hour. The rate of pay will increase to $28.00 per hour when fully trained and consistently meeting all expectations of the position.

Responsibilities for this superstar include but are not limited to the following:
– Monitor and facilitate the flower order process from the Hillside website.
– Prepare meeting minutes.
– Maintain office supplies and ensure arrangement offices are fully stocked with the necessary forms and office supplies.
– Prepare and generate survey letters.
– Batching of interment orders, marker invoices and contracts.
– Update map books for the park.
– Maintain the client mailing list by adding and deleting clients when required.
– Process check requests and letters related to referrals in Hillside’s Pre-Need Partnership Program.
– Schedule unveilings.
– Coordinate department anniversary and birthday celebrations.
– Provide first-line technical support to the department.
– General office duties such as mailings, photocopying and phones.
– Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have a magnificent level of attention to detail, strong computer skills with Outlook, Word, and Excel, be reliable and dependable and have a friendly style that others will want to work with. It is important that this person live Hillside’s core values of collaboration, diversity, kindness, integrity, quality, and respect.

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday. The hours for this role are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Due to the essential functions of this position, it cannot be performed remotely.

Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan as well as paid vacation and company holidays.
Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary has been serving the Jewish community for more than 80 years providing a means to honor and remember loved ones in beauty, tranquility and the comfort of Jewish traditions. The right candidate will follow and remain consistent with our culture, traditions and core values while addressing the needs of the families we serve with compassion and empathy.

Hillside will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Hillside is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.