Updated on January 15, 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.
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate caregiver to assist a senior female with personal needs and also handle cooking, housekeeping, errands, appointments, etc.. At times there will 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 within a beautiful home. Requires solid references and clean driving record. Typical schedule is 5 days/week but does require flexibility. Client is only comfortable with a female caregiver.
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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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HOUSE / PROPERTY MANAGER - BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD MI AREA AND TRAVEL
A lovely family with children is seeking a well-rounded, mechanically inclined individual to oversee their three properties. Primary home is in the Birmingham/Bloomfield, MI area, other homes are in Northern Michigan and Florida. This is primarily a Monday-Friday, daytime position, with flexibility required for out-of-ordinary situations, emergencies, or occasional travel to other residences.
Only those with private residential, property management experience will be considered. Local metro Detroit area candidates preferred for this immediate opportunity.
$100,000 - $120,000 plus outstanding benefits including retirement
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If you have caregiving experience including dementia and would enjoy working with a sophisticated, senior female in her upscale private home, this may be an ideal situation for you. We need someone who is flexible with their schedule to offer back-up support to a team of devoted caregivers. Hours may vary but we anticipate ~ 2 days/week. We are seeking a friendly, flexible professional. Client is wheelchair bound; caregiver must be familiar with mobility devices and able to assist with lifting and transferring. Experienced Caregiver or RN/LPN will also be considered.
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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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Crestron, Lutron, Sonos, Access Networks, Ruckus, Ubiquity, 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.
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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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DIRECTOR OF ESTATE PROPERTIES - CHICAGO, IL
Our client, a prominent Executive based in Chicago, is seeking a first-class professional who has previously managed multiple estates simultaneously. This individual will oversee all aspects of management, hospitality and five-star service within three residential properties (one in Chicago, two others within the U.S.). Detailed job description will be shared with qualified candidates.
Some travel is required to the other properties but it is not excessive and typically not for more than one week at a time. Position is based in/near the downtown Chicago area. Prior multi-estate management experience is required, along with an exemplary career history and outstanding communication skills. Expertise in IT (SMART home systems) and finance would be advantageous.
Exceptional six figure salary plus excellent benefit package! Relocation assistance provided.
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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
