Funeral advisor 100% Fixed-term contract of one year, renewable

THE FUNERAL SERVICES, CEMETERIES AND CITY OF GENEVA (SPF) has the main mission of dignified funeral care for deceased individuals on the territory of the City, the canton of Geneva, as well as any individual who dies in Switzerland or abroad. It assists bereaved families and ensures the management of cemeteries and funeral services. To strengthen its team for funerals, SPF is looking for a FUNERAL ADVISOR or ADVISOR on a fixed-term contract of one year, renewable.Your mission:Receive bereaved families, listen to them, advise them, and guide them regarding the funeral arrangements for their loved one. Be the primary contact between families and various official and/or private organizations. Supervise the smooth execution of funerals. Carry out all necessary formalities with the relevant institutions. Be responsible for the overall management from the body removal to the final resting of the deceased person (urns or coffin). Establish, control, have signed, and deliver to family representatives the estimates of expenses incurred for the funerals. Verify the compliance of the estimate and the data allowing the execution to take place once the arrangements are completed.Profile:Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a counseling position in the field. Experience in the funeral sector, with a sense of listening and the ability to cope with an emotional context. Proficiency in standard software (Microsoft Office). Mastery of French, both spoken and written. Proficiency in at least one other foreign language among: English, German, Spanish, or Italian. Possess a driver's license. Reside in the canton of Geneva or in the authorized work zone.Authorized activity: 100%Start date: To be agreed uponType of engagement: Fixed-term for one year, renewableApplication deadline: 20Class H of the pay scale:The application dossier must include the following items:- Cover letter- Curriculum Vitae or, failing that, a completed job application form (to be downloaded from our website)- Copies of diplomas and work certificates- Recent passport photoRecruitment process:In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralized. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up on the positions for which it is responsible. A receipt will be sent to applicants. Engagement requirements:• Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as specified in the job offer.• Hold a permit or a work authorization.Employees of the City of Geneva must be resident in the authorized work zone. In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages candidates from the Cantonal Office of Employment to apply. For information regarding the working conditions of the City of Geneva: jid37a65d5aen jit0311aen jpiy26aen