Job Description

Position Overview
A private household is seeking an Assistant Estate Manager to support the Estate Manager in overseeing daily operations, staff, and household activities. This role covers both personal and property-related responsibilities for the family. The position offers full paid medical benefits, PTO, and competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendar scheduling for household activities, appointments, and events

• Oversee household and storage inventory

• Support household and family safety/security protocols

• Coordinate household purchases, furnishings, and accessories

• Assist in managing and supporting household staff

• Help plan and organize social and holiday events

• Coordinate pet care scheduling, including health check-ups, vaccinations, and grooming
• Follow and maintain daily checklists and procedures for staff and activities
• Typical schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, with occasional event coverage (~1x/month)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in private estate management, house management, or hospitality

• Ability to commit to the role for at least two years

• Strong responsiveness: must be able to reply to principal emails within one hour during evenings/weekends (unless at an event or asleep)
• Flexibility to take up to 50% of vacation time between July 2 and August 8

• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

• Bachelors degree preferred (candidates with equivalent experience will be considered)
• Candidates with formal degrees will be prioritized, though extensive private household management experience is also valued

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