Updated on March 24, 2025
Harper Associates handles many exclusive domestic staffing assignments for prominent executive families. Recent experience in luxurious private residences, along with outstanding references from previous employers are required for consideration.
Afternoons-part time: extremely generous wages in return for your flexibility!
Busy family is seeking an energetic and trustworthy individual to assist with driving their middle school aged daughter (from school and to/from activities), helping with laundry at the house, running errands and lending a helping hand to the family as needed. Hours would vary somewhat but typical day (Monday-Friday) might start at 2pm and end at 5-7pm. Occasional weekend night may be requested. Generous wages will be guaranteed, even when less hours are needed. Only non-smokers with excellent driving records will be considered. Fantastic opportunity for someone flexible to work afternoons! Family is seeking a two year commitment.
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We are seeking an experienced, compassionate caregiver or couple to assist a senior female with personal needs and also handle cooking, housekeeping, errands, appointments, etc.. At times there may be other caregivers. Patient is in a wheelchair and has mobility issues; must be strong enough to assist with lifting/transferring patient (Hoyer Lift, Sit to Stand, etc.). Salary plus housing accommodations for two adults (no children or pets) within a beautiful home. Requires solid references and clean driving record. Schedule is typically 5 days/week, however, flexibility is required.
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Friendly, organized, professional working couple with one toddler is seeking a loving, long term Nanny to grow with their family. The Nanny must enjoy and be capable of keeping up with an active toddler and be very familiar with appropriate child development, milestones, etc. The child does attend preschool a few days/week; some driving to/from school will be required (car seat provided). Schedule is guaranteed 3 days/weekday, 7:30-5pm (exact days/times will be discussed in interview). Additional hours will be offered but not required. Must be CPR certified or willing to obtain it ASAP. Excellent wages (W2) plus paid time off and gas reimbursement.
Please do not apply if you are only interested in a short term or summer position.
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A kind, thoughtful appreciative family seeks an exceptional Housekeeper who is a true team player and enjoys working collaboratively with other staff. The housekeeper must embrace the opportunity to work around young children and a small dog. The ideal candidate takes pride in their efforts, can anticipate their employer’s needs, understands professionalism and respects privacy. Schedule is Monday-Friday during daytime hours with some additional hours requested when the family entertains. Flexibility is greatly valued. The family lives in a beautiful, multiple story vertical townhouse. Excellent salary and benefits!
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Family Office & multiple Estate Residences $175,00 - $225,000
Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Watchguard, and Ruckus network connectivity
Crestron, Lutron, Sonos, Access Networks, Ruckus, Ubiquity, Apple security cameras, and access control systems
A private family office in Chicago, Illinois, seeks an experienced professional to provide five-star service and oversee home technology systems across multiple properties, including the family office space. The ideal candidate has expertise in modern home tech, strong communication skills, and the ability to foster positive relationships with staff, vendors, and family members. This role will manage technology services, troubleshoot issues, and perform preventative maintenance across the IT landscape. Prior experience working with high-net-worth clients and providing exceptional service for luxury properties and estates is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
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Include details on AV, Smart Home systems, and MAC support.
MUST LIVE IN DOWNRIVER Detroit area OR ON GROSSE ILE!
Prominent couple who are still very active is seeking a caregiver. Prefer 4 -6 hour shifts, AM and PM. Requires private caregiving experience in an upscale home and accompanying references. Position will involve medication reminders, Dr. appts, driving, shower assistance and light meal prep. Etc.. Immediate opening.
$35-$40/hr.
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Expert laundress with experience handling exquisite linens and wardrobe is needed by sophisticated couple who live in a pristine home. Two non-consecutive days/week, schedule to be mutually agreed upon. If time is available, other housekeeping tasks will be included. $35/hr.
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Prominent Couple residing in a luxury duplex apartment is seeking an outstanding Housekeeper who has recently been employed in a formal home.
Principals are in search of a highly organized, extremely detail oriented, professionally trained housekeeper. A flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently and as a team player is essential for success in this role. In addition to full scale housekeeping in a residence with stairs, this position will involve laundry, wardrobe maintenance, grocery shopping, running errands, maintaining household inventories and light cooking (not on a regular basis). The ideal candidate is already comfortable with basic table settings and fine dining service, antiques, fine art, exquisite linens, silver, glassware, etc.. Schedule is typically Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and occasional holidays. Position can be 4 or 5 days/week but must include Saturday or Sunday. Uniform is required and provided by the employer. Driver’s license and familiarity with the Upper East side is preferred for running errands.
$105,000 - $125,000 depending on experience plus occasional overtime and exceptional benefits!
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Client requires experience in a luxury residence
Newly created opportunity for a House Manager who also has Personal Assistant expertise. Our long term client is a prominent, mature couple on the UES, and the position is based at their newly renovated residence. They are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to assist them with a variety of needs, primarily focusing on providing support to the female principal. Couple is searching for someone who has already worked in Manhattan as a House Manager/Personal Assistant for another executive or family in a high end residence on a long-term basis. Responsibilities may vary from supervising staff (housekeepers and laundress), updating house manuals, running local errands, to organizing inventories in and outside the home, coordinating vendors, ordering household supplies, etc.. This individual will need a proactive approach to getting things accomplished and overseeing projects, potentially large and/or small, from beginning to end and must have advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite. The ideal candidate will have experience in an environment with extensive fine art and be comfortable corresponding with art galleries and museums and handling logistics for transporting artwork. Client may also consider a candidate who has previously worked as an Executive Housekeeper and has taken on additional responsibilities in their position.
The ability to work with a female principal who enjoys being involved in the household is essential for success in this role. Other required traits include flexibility, reliability, loyalty, discretion, good listening and trustworthiness. Outstanding communication skills at all levels and the ability to act on behalf of the employer are also important components needed. This position demands a self-starter who can anticipate needs and conduct due diligence when appropriate to provide solutions. In order to be considered for this opportunity, someone must already be living in the Manhattan area, have a valid driver’s license, be willing to drive for various errands and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. References from previous employers will be required when requested.
Position is Monday through Friday and will require some on-site work and some remote (hybrid) based on the needs of the principals; flexibility is an absolute necessity.
Only candidates living in Manhattan who are familiar with resources and services in the area will be considered. Non-smokers only need apply.
All inquiries will remain confidential.
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ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Dream job for an experienced Housekeeper who is a pet lover!
Lovely family is seeking a professionally trained housekeeper to help maintain their exquisite home. Responsibilities will include top to bottom housecleaning, laundry, caring for fine silver, changing linens, etc.. Pet lovers will enjoy the opportunity to walk and feed animals. Must have recent experience working in a luxury home with fine art and high end surfaces and furniture. We are in search of a team player who works well with others, takes pride in their work and has a flexible attitude. Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm! Excellent payroll wages. Health insurance benefits available after 90 days.
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Full-time position (Monday-Friday) available immediately for an outstanding housekeeper/laundress seeking a long-term opportunity. We are in search of a meticulous housekeeper/laundress who has extremely high standards to work in this exquisite private residence. $35/hr.
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Private family is seeking an experienced, professional housekeeper who also enjoys cooking to maintain their beautiful estate on a long-term basis. Position will involve all aspects of housekeeping including cleaning, laundry, ironing, errands, light cooking, food shopping, etc.. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30-5:30/6pm, however, the family would like to find someone who is flexible to help out as needed on evenings or weekends for dinner parties, family events, etc.. This is a full-time position with excellent salary and great benefit package offered!
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ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER - WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
An extremely well-respected family with a magnificent home is seeking the expertise of a professional Estate Housekeeper on a full-time basis. Requires five-star standards and extensive knowledge of working with high-end furnishings, surfaces, linens, and garments along with fine art. Full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm. On occasional weekends or holidays, a 2-hour touch-up may be required when the family is in residence. A genuine, service-oriented attitude and the ability to work well with other household team members are essential for success in this role. The ideal candidate would be able to travel to other residences a few times/year. Great salary and EXCEPTIONAL benefits package including paid family medical insurance! We are seeking local candidates or those planning to move to the metro Detroit area.
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EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - GLEN ARBOR, MI (NEAR TRAVERSE CITY)
Wonderful full-time, year-round opportunity for an experienced housekeeper to work for a family in their private home and in their guest residences. We are seeking a professional who is extremely personable, flexible and service oriented. Excellent salary plus outstanding benefit package including fully paid medical, dental, vacation, 401K.
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ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER - BIRMINGHAM, MI
Formal home with other household staff offers a terrific long term career for a dedicated, team player. Monday-Friday, day hours, with only occasional weekends requested. Excellent salary plus great benefit package!
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For 25+ years, Harper Associates has placed numerous private chefs, house managers, housekeepers, etc. for many executive families in the metro Detroit area and Florida.
We are currently representing several excellent chefs who are available immediately to work for a family exclusively on a permanent or temporary basis. They are all ServSafe trained with great cooking skills and experience; most have culinary degrees. Due to the impact the Coronavirus is having on the hospitality industry, many of these Chefs have recent backgrounds in very well-respected restaurants. If you hire a Chef, they would handle all the grocery shopping and food preparation. They can cook meals in your home and also serve and clean up or they can prepare your meals off-premise and drop them off if desired. Most of these chefs are very adept at accommodating special dietary regimens as well.
These Chefs are typically seeking $35/hr.-$50/hr. for their time plus the cost of groceries.
For more information, please contact Ben Schwartz - 248-737-0431 - ben@harperjobs.com
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Other positions may be available; many of our clients prefer to keep their vacancies confidential. If you have experience in a large private residence and accompanying references and you are targeting a move to Michigan, please send your resume and let us know when/where you plan to relocate.
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Harper Associates Executive Residence positions include:
Estate Managers
Estate Housekeepers
Butlers
Private Chefs/Personal Chefs
Nannies
Laundresses
Chauffeurs
Maintenance Coordinators
Executive/Personal Assistants
Domestic Couples
