Job Opening: Water Cremation Field Apprentice

Written By Emily Nelson

Join our growing team leading the way in eco-friendly death care. This role would directly report to our Operations Manager with the opportunity for exposure to all areas of operations and services. We seek someone eager to learn and embrace non-traditional alternatives in this quickly evolving sector. Our team is proudly inclusive, encouraging, and fast-paced, seeking the right fit to support operations and provide unmatched care to families experiencing loss.  

Requirements 

  • Mortuary Science student or recent graduate 

  • Valid Colorado Driver’s License 

  • Ability to lift 100 lbs 

  • Technologically fluent with programs such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, filing software, email, Google Calendar, etc. 

  • Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately to families, vendors, and co-workers 

Subject to a background check. 

Specific Duties: 

  • Support daily operations as required by the Operations Manager 

  • Process cremated remains and prepare for release to next of kin 

  • Assist with the transfer of decedents from local facilities and private residences

  • Take first calls and coordinate the transfer of decedents into our care

  • Receive remains at our facility

  • Support with the preparation of decedents for the Water Cremation process (training through the Cremation Association of North America and for our specific equipment will be provided) 

  • Assist with the transfer of alkaline hydrolysis effluent to various land partners

  • Clean and maintain the facility as directed 

  • Schedule arrangement meetings, urn releases, and other appointments with next of kin

  • Administrative support such as filing, ordering merchandise, and answering phones

  • Other duties as assigned

Schedule 

  • This is a part-time role (20-25 hours per week) Monday-Friday from 8 AM to Noon and occasional weekends. Flexibility for class schedules can be accommodated as needed. 

  • On-call up to 7 days each month (additional compensation for on-call days) 

Compensation

  • Starting at $19 per hour

  • $100 monthly cell phone reimbursement  

  • Paid time off and sick time based on accrued hours 

  • 4 monthly mental health bonus PTO hours 

To apply submit a current resume and cover letter to Brenna@beatreecremation.com by Monday, May 13, 2024. 

Emily Nelson
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