Funeral Assistant Director

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.


Open: January 12, 2026 Close: January 26, 2026
Job Title: Assistant Director Department: Funeral
Reports To: Funeral Director Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time
Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits Requisition:

*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position Summary:
The Assistant Director assists the Funeral Director with planning, directing and coordinating funerals while following the program guidelines for Tribal and community member families. This position will help families access the resources available through Tribal programs that assist with funeral related expenses for tribal and community members. This position requires availability on nights, weekends and holidays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Serve as one of the main contact people in the absence of the Director for tribal member families seeking funeral assistance through Tribal programs.
2. Supports Coordinators in planning of services, supporting families and day of arrangements. Acts as a backup whenever required.
3. Works with the Director to review and edit department policies as needed.
4. Assists Director with tabulating and posting data in recording files; entering information into statistical reports
5. Meet and coordinate with the cemetery director for the purchase of caskets, deliveries and burial needs at the Tribe’s cemetery.
6. Transport deceased person to and from an outside funeral home or out of Pierce County, State and at times from Canada
7. Approves and enters timesheets in Dayforce and approve stipends for cooks in the absence of the director
8. Approves payments of funeral assistance checks in Microix in the absence of the director
9. Assists the director in preparation, planning, and monitoring the funeral department budget on a monthly basis
10. Provide leadership, make decisions, organize, prioritize and delegate tasks.
11. Ensures departments are implementing teamwork strategies to meet organizational and departmental goals.
12. Participates in the development of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians vision, mission, and strategic direction
13. Assists the director with departmental goals and objectives for the Annual Operations plan.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position provides day-to-day support and guidance to staff of the Funeral Department as well as the on-call funeral cooks. This position acts as supervisor in the event the Director in out.
Qualifications and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or GED; and six years of tribal services experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience and knowledge using word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Word for Windows, Excel, Access, etc.). Photo & slideshow program experience is helpful to make funeral card & photo slideshows. Requires the ability to remain calm during stressful situations and show empathy when dealing with grief. Must have knowledge of Tribal ceremonial practices or a willingness to learn.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Abil