Careers
Laurel Hill East, founded in 1836, is located in Philadelphia and is a 78-acre National Historic Landmark. Laurel Hill West, 187-acres located in Bala Cynwyd, was founded in 1869 and is the location of the Laurel Hill Funeral Home. Both cemeteries are 501(c)(13) organizations and active burial sites, an accredited arboretum, exceptional educational and community resources, and unique recreational spaces.
The Friends of Laurel Hill is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the visual and historic character of both cemeteries through progressive interpretation, education and fundraising.
Manager of Membership
& Annual Fund
Join a passionate team dedicated to preserving history, fostering community engagement, and honoring the lives of others.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and Implement Annual Fund/Membership Strategies:
- Craft and execute comprehensive annual giving and membership plan and calendar, including setting donor/member/revenue goals, identifying target donor segments, and integrating effective recruitment and retention strategies.
- Manage Annual Fund and Membership Campaigns:
- Spearhead the design, production, and distribution of compelling direct mail, email, and digital fundraising and membership campaigns. Craft compelling content, utilize email platforms and graphic design software, manage vendor relationships, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful campaign execution.
- Collaborate with Director of Development to develop and implement planned giving communications to encourage gifts through bequests, retirement plans, donor advised funds and other creative giving tools.
- Databases – Manage, Analyze, Report:
- Oversee donor and member database management, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and segmentation for targeted communications.
- Analyze donor and member data to identify trends, measure campaign effectiveness, and inform future strategies.
- Prepare reports for leadership stakeholders on fundraising and membership performance.
- Provide Exceptional Stewardship:
- Oversee all aspects of gifts processing, acknowledgment letters/emails, and fulfillment of membership benefits and collateral, including reconciliation of membership revenues and expenses.
- Cultivate strong donor and member relationships through tabling at larger public and partner events, personalized communications, stewardship activities, and donor recognition programs. Deliver exceptional customer service by promptly responding to inquiries and resolving issues.
- Create Successful Membership and Fundraising Events:
- Collaborate with the Friends team to plan and execute membership and fundraising events. This includes managing event logistics, developing marketing and promotional materials, and implementing fundraising strategies to increase individual giving and corporate sponsorships.
- Manage the Friends/Membership table at major public and partner events, serving as a primary point of contact for membership and donor inquiries and recruitment. Additionally, provide support to the Friends of Laurel Hill team in developing and executing public and community engagement programs.
- Stay Informed:
- Engage with colleagues across Laurel Hill to gain a strong understanding of the organization’s history, mission, strengths, needs, opportunities – in order to craft compelling content and develop meaningful membership and donor events and programs.
- Maintain a strong understanding of industry best practices by attending conferences, webinars, and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, with a minimum of two years related experience in fundraising, marketing, or related field.
- Proven success in managing donor databases (Altru preferred).
- Experience in utilizing digital marketing tools like MailChimp and Canva, a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, and CRM software.
- Familiarity with ACT and Altru data bases and fluency with wealth management systems is strongly desired.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
- Some evening and weekend hours are required. Must have the ability to lift and carry boxes/tables/chairs weighing up to 50 lbs.
We offer an excellent compensation package, including full benefits. Submit your resume to careers@laurelhillphl.com.
Laurel Hill is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Accounts Payable
Coordinator
Essential Functions:
- Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation ensuring all appropriate approvals have been received prior to payment.
- Process all accounts payable invoices and funeral home manual checks to include reviewing, coding, and issuing checks on a weekly basis.
- Prints and obtains signatures on all accounts payable checks and distributes and mails signed checks as required.
- Communicates with co-workers, management, clients, and vendors regarding purchases.
- Answers all vendor inquiries.
- Process annual 1099 tax forms for all vendors.
- Responsible for generating and mailing monthly customer payment coupons for installment contracts.
- Maintains an organized filing system for payables and contracts.
- Orders supplies for the department and keeps supplies organized.
- Assists the Accounting Manager and the Director of Administration with any reports and spreadsheets as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support the accounting department.
Qualifications:
- Must be a High School graduate. Bachelor’s degree preferred, with a minimum of two years applicable experience.
- This position requires strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and solid organizational and time management skills.
- Strong ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, Excel, and previous general ledger computer applications, preferably Sage.
We offer an excellent compensation package, including full benefits. Submit your resume to:
Laurel Hill, Human Resources
215 Belmont Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
or anatalone@laurelhillphl.com
Laurel Hill is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Grounds
Maintenance
Reporting to the Superintendent, the primary responsibilities of the position are:
- General cemetery & landscape maintenance to include burial set-ups
- Assisting backhoe operator with digging graves
- Monument cleaning
- Setting new monuments
- Restoring/repairing old monuments, snow removal, general landscape maintenance, and support of public/private events
- Weekend overtime opportunities available.
Requirements include:
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Strong work ethic
- Valid drivers’ license
- Minimum of one-year landscaping, grounds maintenance, and/or masonry experience
- A willingness to learn all aspects of cemetery maintenance and masonry.
- Backhoe or other machinery operation experience preferred but not required.
We offer an excellent compensation package, including full benefits. Submit your resume to:
Laurel Hill, Human Resources
215 Belmont Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
or anatalone@laurelhillphl.com
Laurel Hill is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Mechanic
Reporting to the Superintendent, the primary responsibilities of the position are:
- Performing maintenance and repairs on gas/diesel/electric cemetery tools, equipment and vehicles for the Operations department at both Laurel Hill West and Laurel Hill East Cemeteries.
- The Mechanic may also assist with other field operation activities when needed.
Requirements include:
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Strong work ethic
- The ability to work as part of a team without direct supervision
- Vocation or associates program, or automotive mechanic certification required along with a minimum of three years’ experience with both usage and maintenance of basic equipment/vehicle maintenance including:
- heavy/medium equipment, both gas and diesel such
as, backhoes, front loaders, skid steers, tractors, cars, dump and pick‐up trucks, trailers, etc.
- heavy/medium equipment, both gas and diesel such
- A proven track record of performing routine maintenance on operating vehicles including: welding, oil/fluid changes/fills, filer replacements, belt replacements and alignments, tire replacements and repairs, battery testing and replacement, minor repairs and replacements of handles, mirrors, doors, window, hitches. Proficient in vehicle identification faults, error messages, module corrections, etc.
- Weekend overtime required
- Must have a valid drivers’ license
We offer an excellent compensation package, including full benefits. Submit your resume to:
Laurel Hill, Human Resources
215 Belmont Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
or anatalone@laurelhillphl.com
Laurel Hill is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.