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Title: Director of Cemeteries Location: Diocese of San Jose Cemeteries Organization: Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) Apply Here: Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) is seeking a faith-filled and mission-driven Director of Cemeteries to lead the Diocese of San Jose's cemetery operations. This unique leadership role blends pastoral ministry with strategic business management to serve families during their end-of-life journey with compassion and faith. The Director's first and most important priority is to build a strong community of missionary disciples committed to living out the corporal and spiritual works of mercy-especially the call to bury the dead and console those who mourn. As the spiritual and operational leader, you will guide teams in delivering exceptional care, expanding outreach, and ensuring financial stewardship across multiple locations-while always anchoring the mission in the heart of the Gospel. Key Responsibilities Serve as the chief evangelization and mission leader for CFCS San Jose Foster a vibrant culture of missionary discipleship, inspiring staff and partners to serve in unity with the Church's call to mercy and compassion Build and strengthen parish and community partnerships that support end-of-life ministry Lead day-to-day cemetery operations with excellence, accountability, and compassion Develop and execute strategic plans to improve family service, operational efficiency, and financial performance Expand the reach of the pre-need planning ministry to provide peace of mind for families and financial sustainability for cemetery operations Guide, coach, and motivate staff to integrate faith, service, and professionalism Ensure regulatory compliance, safety standards, and operational best practices Manage budgets, oversee financial planning, and provide clear reporting to stakeholders Collaborate closely with Diocesan leadership to fulfill shared pastoral and organizational goals Qualifications Practicing Catholic with demonstrated faith-based leadership and a deep understanding of Catholic teachings on end-of-life care Bachelor's degree preferred 4-6 years of senior-level experience in operations, sales, or business management 2-4 years of experience in a non-profit or Church ministry setting strongly preferred Proven leadership in client-facing environments with emphasis on compassionate care Excellent communication, collaboration, and servant leadership skills Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and proof of insurance Proficient with computers, technology, and office systems Compensation & Benefits Base salary starting at $150,000 Bi-annual performance bonus opportunities Open PTO policy (flexible paid time off) Employer-paid health insurance premiums Retirement plan with employer contributions

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