Cemetery Events and Projects Coordinator - City Cemeteries Division

Cemetery Events and Projects Coordinator - City Cemeteries Division

Salary

$54,868.00 Annually

Location

330 Bonaventure Road, Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2603442

Department

City Cemeteries

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose

Cemetery Events and Projects Coordinator coordinates and supervises all tour-related, special event, filming, and after-hours activities within the municipal cemeteries.

We offer an excellent medical, dental and vision benefits, deferred benefit contribution (457B), 12 paid holidays, wellness programs, fitness reimbursement, educational reimbursement, home purchase assistance, employee referral program, and more!

Women, Minorities and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates and oversees tours, filming, and other special events in the municipal cemeteries; updates the department tour database; acts as the primary contact in regard to planning, scheduling, registering, collecting revenue, enforcing policies and procedures, and resolving complaints or problems related to events; makes oral and written reports to the director regarding scheduled or completed activities and events.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Performs cemetery services, including lot sales, lot diagrams, interments, and on-call duties; responds to after-hours emergencies and prepares cemetery services on weekends and holidays, as needed; resolves customer complaints.
• Processes partial payment sales and maintains records, including amount due, amount paid, contact information, due date, and refinance status; processes partial payment lot forfeits and documents changes in inventory; mails due, idle or forfeit letters.
• Coordinates security operations; meets with security contract weekly during contract period; reviews and processes security invoices; completes vendor performance reports and addresses issues.
• Acts as primary record keeper during emergencies; compiles, completes, distributes, and maintains emergency-related documentation; coordinates emergency training and maintains records; conducts inventory of emergency trailers.
• Receives and responds to open records requests; assists customers with records searches and informal records requests; maintains department website and cemetery database; collects and processes departmental records for retention and destruction.
• Participates in department planning activities relating to tour and event management in the municipal cemeteries.
• Completes weekly revenue transmittal to finance department; makes check deposits at bank; maintains petty cash fund for department.
• Compiles monthly performance measures and statistics; creates monthly status report; assists with department annual report.
• Assists in emergency response during disaster incidents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, Public Relations or related field supplemented by two (2) years of experience in event planning, marketing, real estate, sales; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history.

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of municipal cemeteries.
• Knowledge of city, bureau, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, finance, and revenue collection procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
• Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health & Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, Public Relations or related field supplemented by two (2) years of experience in event planning, marketing, real estate, sales; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least four (4) years of management and supervisory experience in management, analysis and oversight of major projects to include service and construction?

• Yes
• No

04

Describe your experience in the oversight and coordination of special vents. Include the type of events, number of participants, locations, and employers.

05

Describe how you would prioritize events and how you would address conflicting events.

06

This position requires the administration of an annual security contract. Describe an issue you have experienced with a contractor and how you corrected it. If none, describe issues that may potentially arise when administering a contract.

07

Describe your experience in the development of tourism management plans.

08

Describe your experience, if any, in balancing the needs and concerns of tours and events; against the needs and care of the historic site these tours are taking place in. If none, describe issues that may arise in the management of tours and events in a historic site such as a cemetery.

Required Question

Employer City of Savannah

Address 6600 Abercorn Street

Suite 100

Savannah, Georgia, 31405

Phone 912-651-6484

Website http://www.savannahga.gov