Position Summary
Woodlawn Cemetery in Bronx, NY is seeking a part-time courier to make deliveries of cremated remains to funeral homes throughout the New York Metro area. Founded in 1863, Woodlawn is a 400-acre National Historic Landmark recognized as one of America's most historically significant properties. It is also the final resting place of leaders, legends, and loved ones whose lives have touched our own. Its memorials represent the country's most extensive and finest collection of funerary art–and this is only the beginning of what Woodlawn offers the community.
Woodlawn serves families in New York and the surrounding areas in their time of need. A place of education and exploration, stories are told, and memories are made here. It is also an open-air art gallery, a living history museum, and an urban oasis that attracts more than 100,000 visitors worldwide.
Reporting to the Crematory Manager, the courier will make deliveries of ashes/cremated remains to various funeral homes throughout the New York Metro area. The courier will utilize a company vehicle to make the deliveries and will be responsible for completing the required paper work and data entry on the computer for each delivery. The courier will work approximately 15 to 20 hours per week and will generally work from 8:30 to 4:30 2 to 3 days per week. Must be reliable and have some flexibility to work a varying schedule.
Competencies
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Organized and able to follow a systematic method of performing a task.
Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with various personalities and individuals.
Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Requirements:
Valid Driver's License.
3 to 4 years of driving experience.
Computer data entry skills
Clean driving record.
Experience:
At least 2 years of experience as a courier making deliveries by car in the New York metro area is desired.
Familiarity with the New York metro area.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 2 years of data entry experience?
Experience:
- Courier: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bronx, NY 10470: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person