Our client is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and exceptionally trustworthy Household Manager/Personal Assistant to oversee the day-to-day operations of a historic townhouse in New York City. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the residence is maintained to the highest standards and operates seamlessly year-round, including during periods when the principals are away. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing all aspects of household operations with discretion, professionalism, and a strong sense of ownership.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations and overall management of the townhouse
- Coordinate and supervise all household maintenance, repairs, and preventative upkeep
- Schedule, manage, and liaise with vendors, contractors, and service providers
- Source and negotiate with outside vendors as needed
- Supervise additional household staff and ensure all work is completed to the highest standards
- Maintain the home in an organized, immaculate, and guest-ready condition at all times
- Receive deliveries and oversee household inventories and supplies
- Provide hospitality and support to guests when the principals are in residence
- Handle personal assistant duties, errands, and special projects as requested
- Ensure complete discretion and safeguard the privacy and security of the household
- Anticipate needs and adapt to changing priorities with professionalism and grace
Qualifications
- Significant prior experience managing a large, high-end private residence for an ultra-high-net-worth individual or family
- Strong administrative, organizational, and project management skills
- Proven ability to work independently and take initiative without close supervision
- Exceptional judgment, discretion, and integrity
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable coordinating multiple vendors and projects simultaneously
- Service-oriented with a hands-on approach and meticulous attention to detail
Compensation: OPEN, DOE
Skills Required
- Significant prior experience managing a large, high-end private residence
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Exceptional judgment and integrity
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience coordinating multiple vendors
What We Do
The Calendar Group is a full-service staffing firm established in 2002, specializing in recruiting experienced support staff for high net worth individuals, family offices, busy executives, and their companies. They provide staffing solutions for both home and office environments.
