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CEMETERY ASSISTANT (Senior Office Assistant) - Range 8 / AMEA

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CEMETERY ASSISTANT (Senior Office Assistant) - Range 8 / AMEA

Salary

$17.53 - $26.01 Hourly

Location 

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2026-00281

Department

Parks & Recreation Department

Division

Municipal Cemetery

Opening Date

04/22/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

 

Job Information

 

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

 

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation

HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday 11a-3p

LOCATION: 535 E 9th Avenue

 

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

 

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

 

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

 
 This is a Seasonal position, which will last approximately six (6) months from the date of hire.

 

Example of Duties

Under close supervision, performs receptionist duties to include tactful and compassionate customer service which may be provided via telephone, email, or in person to family members and friends of the deceased. The ability to work independently, maintained within strict municipal and cemetery guidelines, and communicate effectively with others are of vital importance to this job. Having a meticulous attention to detail and be able to use various machines and equipment and the Microsoft Office suite of programs and database skills are imperative. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in office clerical work

Ability to type at a net speed of 35 WPM

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