Study student

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

COMPENSATION

Hourly Minimum - Maximum$23.00 - $25.00

JOB SUMMARY

In support of the Mortuary Science programs at educational institutions, Forest Lawn’s Work Study Program provides students with an opportunity to receive exposure to,and experience in, various aspects of the Mortuary profession during the internship.

The main objective of the program is to prepare students for a successful career in the Mortuary profession.

This part-time positionwill learn and perform Funeral Service and Service Arrangements duties andwill shadow Memorial Counselorsaligning their work duties with the clinical competencies, ifrequired, in their Mortuary Science program.

They may also learn and perform embalming and assist with other mortuary-related duties (dressing, casketing, and cosmetics), aligning their work duties with the Embalming Clinicals of the Mortuary Science program.

Modifications to this position may be made to align with the specific clinical competencies of theirMortuary Science Programs in attendance.

We are located in : Glendale, Hollywood Hills, Cypress, Long Beach, Covina Hills, Coachella, and Cathedral City.

This position may be extended to other Work Study positionsuntil the student graduates.The determination of extensions, offering conversion to Advanced Work Study Student, Student Apprentice, or other Forest Lawn positions, will be based on the student’s work performance during theirperiod of employment,remaining in good academic standing (maintaina cumulative GPA of 2.

0), and Forest Lawn openings.

Hours of work will be accommodated to meet the student’s schedule, up to 20 hours a week.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Student will have the ability to job shadow and participate in the following essential duties within each department :

Funeral Service

Conduct Religious Services, Military Services, Visitation and Vigils (which include greeting / ushering families, distribution of prayer cards / memory folders;

traffic control; casket bearing)

Transfer of Remains

Service Arrangements / Guest Services

Death Certificates

Interment Permits

Memory Folders

Prayer cards

Obituaries

Working with government agencies

Interactions / arrangements with families

Reception

Memorial Counseling

Observe arrangements meetings

Work with Memorial Counseling Assistant

Mortuary

First Calls / Notification of Death

Dressing / Casketing / Cosmeticizing

Visitation room set-up

Review of mortuary related paperwork / documentation

Other duties

Assist with maintaining a safe work environment and abiding by all safety standards.

Represent Forest Lawn by following our high standards of customer service and ethics

Maintain positive relationships with all Forest Lawn employees and foster a teamwork environment.

Other duties as needed.

Students who are obtaining an Embalming Clinical Requirementfor their Mortuary Science program will also have the ability to job shadow and participate in the following essential duties in the Mortuary department :

Raising Vessels

Mixing Fluids

Injecting Fluids

Cavity Treatment

Suturing incisions

Posing / setting features

First Calls / Notification of Death

Dressing / Casketing / Cosmetizing

Visitation room set-up

Review of mortuary related paperwork / documentation

Completing Case Reports

Advanced Work Study Students will be responsible for work duties described above to further their knowledge and experience in this profession.

Job duties may vary to align with the clinical competencies required in the semester of the Mortuary Science program.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be currently enrolled and attending the Mortuary Science program with Cypress College.
• Must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA and be in good academic standing.
• Provide proof of transcripts showing current enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcripts may be accepted).
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License

DRUG TESTING POLICY

Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn.

The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT

Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security.

With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment.

E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.

For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to .

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE FOR HIRING ORDINANCE

Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Our benefits package* includes :

• Competitive Salaries
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Free Long Term Disability Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Cash balance retirement plan 100% paid by FL
• 401(k) Plan with matching program
• 10 paid holidays including two floating holidays in observance of your birthday and service anniversary
• Paid Absence Plan
• Study Plan 100% tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 / year for full time employees. Part time employees enrolled in a Mortuary Science program also eligible.
• Annual Merit Increases

Discounts for :

• Cemetery & Funeral Planning
• Forest Lawn Museum
• Flower Shops
• Movies & Other Attractions

Other Additional Benefits :

• Employees Meetings Recognition of Employee’s Length of Service / Retirees
• Rideshare Program
• Direct Deposit
• Package Deliveries
• Property Referral

And much more!

• Benefits subject to change. For a complete listing of benefits, please consult Human Resources at time of application.

Last updated : 2024-06-12

Salary : $23 - $25