Assistant Manager - Licensed Funeral Director

Assistant Manager - Licensed Funeral Director Hodges Life Celebration Center and Hodges Funeral Homes - 5.0 Bonita Springs, FL Job Details Full-time From $70,000 a year 6 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Community partnership development Teamwork Leading funeral services Funeral service technology Attention to detail Relationship management Funeral Director License Full Job Description Assistant Manager - Funeral Home Operations Ideal Candidate Summary Position Overview This role is designed for a funeral service professional who enjoys both operational leadership and community engagement while supporting multiple locations within a growing regional brand footprint. The position provides exposure to service operations, team collaboration, and community relationship building. The Assistant Manager will be based out of a small-volume, stand-alone funeral home with a contemporary celebration-of-life environment while providing regular operational support to four additional funeral homes within a shared brand footprint spanning portions of two counties. This position reports directly to the Area Manager and supports Hodges Funeral Homes of Southwest Florida, a proud member of the Dignity Memorial Network. Core Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a well-rounded funeral professional who brings: Strong funeral service experience Operational and logistical expertise A collaborative, team-oriented mindset Comfort working across multiple locations Interest in community engagement and local relationship building Professional Experience The strongest candidates will typically have: Experience as a funeral director in an active funeral home environment Strong familiarity with funeral and cemetery logistics Experience coordinating multiple services and operational details Comfort supporting services, arrangements, and operational coverage Ability to step into different teams and integrate quickly into operations Operational Strengths Service Coordination Ability to manage funeral, memorial, and celebration of life services Strong attention to detail in service preparation and execution Logistics & Operations Coordination between funeral home, cemetery, clergy, and vendors Scheduling, transportation coordination, and service flow management Multi-Location Flexibility Ability to support multiple locations and teams Comfortable traveling within the region on a regular basis Celebration of Life Mindset Because our organization embraces modern celebration-of-life services across our locations, the ideal candidate will: Embrace creating personalized experiences for the families we serve Work comfortably alongside an event services team Help families design services that reflect the life and legacy of their loved one Support meaningful and creative service experiences Team & Leadership Traits The ideal candidate demonstrates: A clear understanding that we are a client-family-focused business A team-first mentality Reliability when supporting multiple locations Professional leadership presence without formal authority Willingness to assist wherever needed to ensure service success Community & Business Awareness At the home base location, the Assistant Manager will: Build relationships with churches, hospices, and community organizations Represent the funeral home professionally within the community Help strengthen community awareness and trust Support opportunities that contribute to long-term business growth Personal Characteristics Adaptable and flexible Organized and detail-oriented Calm and professional in high-service environments Compassionate and service-driven Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively Minimum Requirements Florida Funeral Director License or ability to obtain one Ability to travel regularly between supported locations Experience in funeral service operations

Pay:

From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a valid Florida Funeral Directors License or have the ability to obtain one?

Work Location:

In person