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Office Assistant August 19, 2026

Located in Gainesville, FL

Pay: $22-24/hr

Job Full Description

Office Manager

Location: Gainesville, FL
Pay: $22.00–$24.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

 

A respected, locally owned funeral-services organization in Gainesville is seeking a dependable and professional Office Manager to lead a three-person administrative team.

 

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong integrity, sound judgment, and consistent follow-through. The Office Manager will organize the administrative team’s workload, assign responsibilities, monitor completion, and hold employees accountable while helping maintain a compassionate and professional office environment.

 

Because this position supports individuals and families during sensitive circumstances, discretion, professionalism, and excellent written communication skills are essential.

 

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and provide daily direction to three administrative employees

  • Assign tasks, establish priorities, and follow up to ensure work is completed accurately and on time

  • Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable

  • Coordinate daily office activities and administrative workflows

  • Draft, edit, and proofread professional correspondence

  • Assist with writing and formatting obituaries and other materials

  • Maintain organized and confidential records

  • Communicate professionally and compassionately with families, colleagues, and outside contacts

  • Create or edit printed and digital materials as needed

  • Identify administrative issues and follow through until they are resolved

Qualifications

  • At least 2–3 years of office management or administrative supervisory experience

  • Demonstrated experience assigning work and holding employees accountable

  • Excellent dependability, integrity, and discretion

  • Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and grammar skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

  • Professional and compassionate communication style

  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

  • Canva or similar design experience is preferred

Additional Requirements

 

Finalists should be prepared to provide two or three professional references who can speak to their supervisory experience, dependability, integrity, and job performance.

 

 

To be considered, please submit an updated résumé highlighting your office-management and supervisory experience.

Gainesville, FL
2622
4400 Northwest 36th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32606

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