SAN FRANCISCO FAMILY ASSISTANT NEEDED:

We are looking for a Family Assistant for a family in Russian Hill. This is a full time job. Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years full time experience working in the service industry. You will be responsible for managing heavy calendars (for mom, dad and kids), email and phone correspondence, greeting guests, running local errands, scheduling family trips, managing light bills for an apartment the family owns, as well as anything else to keep the household running smoothly.

This is a fully staffed home- they have a chef and housekeeper and two nannies, so you should be a team player and get along well with others!

Any babysitting experience is also preferred, as the family has two young girls and we want someone who will feel comfortable interacting with elementary age kids.

Any retail experience is ideal, as the family is very fashion forward and would love someone who has an eye for style.

The family is looking for someone who will fit in with the vibe of their home, so personality is as important as experience. We are willing to train the perfect person!

College degree is required, local candidates only. Must have long term references- loyalty is key to this family. They want someone who will stay for years!

Salary DOE, $25/hr. Schedule is M-F: 9-6p.

Looking to hire ASAP! Please send professional resumes to: sfjobs@thehelpcompany.com

We’re looking for a hybrid handyman who can fix anything/houseman who doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty/property manager with a construction background and a truck to work in an incredible Hancock Park property.  This is an incredible job requiring 24/7 flexibility, brains, communication skills and diplomacy.   There are multiple properties, including one a few hours outside of the city, and you will be responsible for keeping each home in tip-top shape.  You will work on a team, and should have experience managing vendors and a ‘no job too big, no job too small’ attitude.  Your duties could be anything from cleaning up after the beloved pets, to managing large-scale construction projects.  Pay is between $25-$35/hour.  Please let us know if you are interested.  Thank you!

We are looking for an house manager/ personal assistant who has longevity in their career. ( 5-7 years running a house or working as a personal assistant in a home)
• 60% Home Management
o Coordinate and arrange anyone who works at the house (i.e. nannies, housekeepers, exterminators, electricians, handymen, contractor, gardener, pool repairman etc.)
o Specifically understand each person’s job description & accountability and ensure they are executing
o Meet with new workers at the house to show them specifically what needs to be fixed. Verify work was done properly and be quality control
o Negotiate with vendors to make sure we are getting a fair price
• 20% Personal Travel
o Coordinate and book flights, charters, hotels, greeters, and drivers
o Confirm drivers and greeters on day of travel
o Manage backup flights and hotels
o Create trip manifests/bibles
o Prepare necessary documentation such as passports, boarding passes, Global Entry cards, etc.
• 10% Kids/School
o Manage weekly kids schedules as they pertain to Principal family (practice schedules, attending games, coordinating needed equipment)
o Manage Principals involvement in School Board, schedule quarterly Finance Committee Meetings, schedule quarterly Executive Committee Meetings
o Coordinate kids’ travel to/fro camps
• 5% Friends & Family
o Make weekly dinner reservations
o Track & remind of birthdays of close friends and relatives
o Brainstorm, purchase and arrange delivery of flowers, gifts, etc
o Occasional planning of gatherings for holidays, birthdays, etc
• 2.5% Cars
o Purchase and sale
o Service and repair
o Manage Bluetooth connections, Wifi subscriptions, Sirius XM subscriptions
o Manage documentation
o Traffic tickets, parking tickets
• 2.5% Tech
o Stay up to date on the latest tech trends and ensure new products are purchase as soon as they become available (iPhones, iPads, etc.)
o Understand how to fix aspects of iPhone/iPad issues
o Manage and understand home tech

We are working to find someone to manage a large estate on the Peninsula. This is an amazing opportunity to work for a generous client! The family is generous and kind and wants to find someone who can fit in with the intelligent and friendly atmosphere of the home. Your principle is a brilliant entrepreneur who is so busy with his company that he needs to be able to depend on you to take care of his property, end to end. The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience in renovations/construction and can manage projects on their own. Any experience in mechanical engineering would also be required to run the process of “Going Green”- these are academics and want to take their estate to the height of the environmentally proper!

Candidate must have experience working in large estates and understand the dynamics of a busy household. This is a fully staffed home, so you must be a team player and be able to juggle the various tasks that may come up. The client wants to Go Green and would love someone who has experience in working in this type of household- even better if you have helped transitioning into sustainable living. Every project requires comprehensive management to address the challenges and risks associated with planning, design and construction. Must know how to handle anything from HVAC systems to actual hands-on small building projects. Candidate must also have a sense of building contracts and various types of property insurance, etc. Must know how to use a computer, email, and cell/text phone. You will be working and managing a good team of workers. A strong attention to detail and a disciplined work ethic are needed. This is a hands on job, and we want to find someone who doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty.

Schedule is M-F, flexibility is key as they may need you on a weekend if an occasional something comes up.

Please send professional resumes and any references that state this type of experience. If you have an MBA in this type of field and want to work for an amazing family, please apply!

We look forward to hearing from you! This is an amazing opportunity and if you are interested, please do not let the opportunity pass you by!

Please send professional resumes to: sfjobs@thehelpcompany.com

We are looking for a houseman/driver who has a great attitude and can be flexible with their schedule! You will always have 2 days off but there will be weekend work when she is in town. Please have excellent references and a clean driving record. Ideally, you have 5+ years of experience in a staffed home. This is typically a 40 hour work week. $25-30/hour DOE

We are looking for a top-notch white-glove butler for a very high profile home in Santa Monica.  This position works primarily Monday through Friday, but total flexibility will be required.  Candidates should be well traveled, understand cultural nuances, and have a very high EQ.  This position will be the face of the household, responsible for greeting guests (politicians, world leaders, business moguls, celebrities & more), serving at meetings and parties, traveling with the Principal, and taking care of anything and everything needed in this very well staffed 27,000 square foot home.  Excellent compensation and work environment.  Please reach out if you are a very experienced Butler only.  Thank you!

We are looking for a super professional Family Assistant with great boundaries to work in a very well staffed home in Brentwood. This is a family with four children and while it’s not a Nanny position, you will help the Nannies with respect to making sure the children have what they need, as well as helping to schedule the children’s lives. The job works Monday through Friday from roughly 9:00am to 5/6:00pm, but candidates must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed.  The job is basically that of an expeditor — helping the other staff with errands, scheduling and task fulfillment of all sorts.  Pay is in the $25 to $30/hour range.  Please reach out if you are interested.  Thank you!

We are looking for a Houseman for a large estate an hour outside of NYC. This is a full-time job which includes weekends.
You should be a jack-of-all-trades and no job should be too big or too small. Ideal person will be a team player to ensure the house is kept in tip-top shape at all times. You may work occasionally at one of the other family’s properties in NYC and Southampton.
Position is live-in or live-out and reports daily to the Estate Manager. Salary DOE. A couple may be considered where one person works as the Housekeeper/Cook (detailed job descriptions are available).

Please send professional resumes to: nycjobs@thehelpcompany.com

We are looking for a super chic and sophisticated Jack of all Trades Estate Manager/Personal Assistant to work for a super gregarious and fun-loving heiress on the W. side. Candidates should have MINIMUM five years recent full-time experience as a House Manager/PA in an LA home. The current EM/PA has been in place for 10+ years, is moving overseas and will be leaving big shoes to fill. Our client is LOYAL and lovely. She’s looking for someone who knows all the top restaurants and travel destinations. You will liaise with her event planner to oversee fabulous events, manage her home and staff, help her transition in to a new home in the near future, book travel and coordinate anything and everything having to do with her fun & fabulous life. This job offers excellent pay, health benefits and PTO. It’s for sure a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work for and grow with an incredible family. Please reach out only if you know LA inside and out and have minimum 5 years recent management experience in a high profile home. Thank you!

We are looking for an amazing houseman to care for a beautiful property. Monday-Friday, 1-9pm. You will work with another housekeeper and chef, please enjoy working as a team! You should love to help entertain as this couple has many guests. Please also love dogs, they will ask you to stay over and dogsit while they travel.

Average: 50 hours per week plus three hours on Saturday when owners are in residence. Willing to stay late as needed.
Sleep Over with Dogs when owners are traveling (approximately 100 nights/year)

Benefits:
Insurance (Not to exceed $1,000 month) 7 Paid

Holidays:
Martin Luther King Day – Monday, January 20th Presidents Day – Monday, February 17th
Memorial Day – Monday, May 26th
Independence Day – Friday, July 4th
Labor Day – Monday, September 1st
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

(1) One Week Paid Vacation (5 business day)