Job Fairs Center
Connecting Future Funeral Professionals with Leading Independent Firms
Job Fairs Center
Connecting Future
Funeral Professionals
with Leading
Independent Firms
Finding the right career opportunity—or the right candidate—can be challenging in the funeral service profession. The Selected Educational Trust’s Job Fairs Center provides a solution with exclusive, high-quality networking events where mortuary science students and recent graduates connect with trusted, independently owned funeral homes from across the country.
Our job fairs, offered both in-person and virtually, give job seekers and employers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, build professional relationships, and explore potential career paths—all in a low-pressure, networking-focused environment.
Sponsored by:
Global Atlantic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR, is a leading insurance provider meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions. With a strong financial foundation and risk and investment management expertise, the company delivers tailored solutions to create more secure financial futures.*
Global Atlantic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR, is a leading insurance provider meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions. With a strong financial foundation and risk and investment management expertise, the company delivers tailored solutions to create more secure financial futures.*
Sign Up for an Upcoming Job Fair
Sign Up for an
Upcoming Job Fair
Participating in a Trust Job Fair is easy—just complete a short online registration form. Whether you’re a job seeker exploring career opportunities or an employer looking to connect with the next generation of funeral service professionals, this is your chance to build valuable connections in the profession.
Check out our upcoming job fairs and register today!
Why Attend a Job Fair?
Why Attend
a Job Fair?
FOR JOB SEEKERS:
- Meet High-Caliber Employers – A majority of participating funeral homes are members of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, meaning they’ve been carefully vetted for excellence. And all participating funeral homes are independently owned.
- Expand Your Professional Network – Even if you’re not actively job hunting, connecting with potential employers can open doors for future opportunities.
- Find the Right Fit – Learn about different firms’ cultures, expectations, and benefits before applying.
- No Cost to Participate – These events are completely free, thanks to our sponsor, Global Atlantic Financial Group.
FOR EMPLOYERS:
- Access Top Talent – Connect with motivated students and recent graduates from mortuary science programs across the country.
- Promote Your Firm – Position your funeral home as a top choice for future employees and build a pipeline of potential hires.
- Save Time on Recruitment – Engage with multiple job seekers in one event, streamlining the hiring process.
- Virtual and In-Person Options – Reach job seekers nationwide with regional virtual events or attend in-person events at leading mortuary science schools.
How It Works
IN-PERSON JOB FAIRS
- Held at mortuary science schools across the country.
- Employers set up display tables to interact with students in an informal setting.
- Students can share résumés, ask questions, and learn about career opportunities.
VIRTUAL JOB FAIRS
- Regionally focused—connect with employers in the area where you want to work.
- Job seekers submit résumés before the event.
- Structured networking includes introductions, breakout sessions, and one-on-one conversations with employers.
Real Success Stories
“In just three years, we’ve hired six students through the Trust’s Job Fairs—three just this past fall! These events are a huge time saver and a great way to meet the best candidates entering the profession.”
—–— Michael Smits, Gunderson Funeral Home, Madison, WI
“Even if you’re not hiring right now, participating in a job fair is a smart investment in the future of your firm. It helps get your name out to students and mortuary schools, building relationships that can lead to future hires.”
—–— Bob Smith Jr., Robert J. Smith Funeral Homes, Chicago, IL
Questions? Email Stefanie Favia or call 847-236-0150.
*Global Atlantic Financial Group (Global Atlantic) is the marketing name for The Global Atlantic Financial Group LLC and its subsidiaries, including Accordia Life and Annuity Company, Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company, Forethought Life Insurance Company and Global Atlantic Re Limited. Each subsidiary is responsible for its own financial and contractual obligations. These subsidiaries are not authorized to do business in New York.