Managing Funeral Director (Park Rapids)
About UsJones-Pearson Funeral Home has served Park Rapids, MN and the surrounding Hubbard County area for more than 40 years, alongside our sister location Cardini-Pearson Funeral Home. We provide personalized funeral and cremation services tailored to each family's unique needs and wishes. We strive to create a warm, comforting atmosphere where families find solace, support, and peace.We're part of Legacy Succession Partners, a growing network of trusted funeral homes across Minnesota and Wisconsin, preserving the legacy of community-rooted funeral care. We're looking for someone to join our tight-knit, compassionate team — where every member is valued, supported, and given the resources to do meaningful work.Our Offer$65,000 - $75,000/yr Compensation$5,000 Sign-On Bonus — paid to qualified candidatesCompany-Provided Housing or Relocation PackageCompany Vehicle for work-related usePerformance-Based BonusesMonthly Medical Insurance Reimbursement401(k) Retirement PlanPaid Time Off & Annual Continuing Education ReimbursementPosition OverviewAs Managing Funeral Director, you'll lead day-to-day operations at our Park Rapids location — overseeing staff, guiding families through funeral planning and bereavement support, and ensuring every service reflects the care our community has trusted for 40+ years. You'll have the full support, resources, and career growth to do it at your best.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate funeral arrangements end-to-end: scheduling, transportation, service planning, and vendor/clergy logisticsWalk grieving families through service options with compassion and patience, helping them make decisions that honor their loved onePrepare the deceased through embalming, cosmetology, and body preparation per industry standardsMaintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation protocols, including handling of biological materialsHandle heavy lifting of caskets and equipment safely and efficientlyDocument arrangements accurately and collaborate with the team to support familiesLead, schedule, and mentor funeral home staff — fostering a culture of compassion, professionalism, and continuous improvementOversee day-to-day operations of the location, including service quality, facility readiness, and vendor relationshipsPartner with ownership and the Regional Manager on business performance, community outreach, and growth initiativesRequired Skills & QualificationsActive Minnesota Funeral Director licenseExpertise in embalming, cosmetology, body preparation, and working knowledge of anatomy and physiologyEmpathetic customer service skills with experience providing bereavement supportEvent planning skills to organize services that honor families' wishes and meet legal requirementsKnowledge of sanitation protocols and ability to safely lift caskets and equipmentAbility to clearly explain service options and guide families to decisions that fit their wishes and budgetLeadership experience — managing or mentoring staff, with strong organizational and decision-making skillsCompensation & BenefitsSalary$65,000 – $75,000 per yearHousingCompany-provided housing or relocation assistanceVehicleCompany vehicle for work-related useBonusPerformance-based bonuses availableSign-On Bonus$5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidatesRelocationRelocation assistance available for qualified candidatesPosition DetailsWork Location: Jones-Pearson Funeral Home — Park Rapids, MN (in person)Job Type: Full-timeSchedule: Balanced weekly schedule + on-call rotation shared with teamStart Date: FlexibleIf this sounds like the kind of work you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you.Send your résumé to admin@legacysuccessionpartners.com, or apply through LinkedIn or Indeed.Jones-Pearson Funeral Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.