KO- Temporary House Manager - Upper East Side

Overview

A principal on the Upper East Side of Manhattan is seeking a temporary Household Manager/Personal Assistant to cover a 3-month maternity leave. The ideal candidate will have a mix of household management and administrative experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. The assignment is expected to begin February 23rd, with a two-week overlap alongside the current House Manager for training and handoff.

This role supports the efficient operation of the principal’s primary residence and a separate studio and involves a combination of administrative tasks, household oversight, and personal assistance.

• Oversee day-to-day household operations at the primary residence and studio
• Monitor staff attendance and communicate absences to the principal
• Answer phone calls, intercom, and front door as needed
• Sort, organize, and distribute mail
• Communicate tasks and updates to household staff
• Reconcile chef’s purchases and order household supplies

• Prepare and format documents in Microsoft Word, adhering to specific style and layout requirements
• Maintain daily summary sheets outlining completed tasks, ongoing projects, and next steps
• Organize digital materials (articles, photos, etc.), cleaning up content and formatting for ease of use
• Print, copy, file, and maintain organized records
• Assist with minor tech issues; larger computer issues handled by an external consultant
• Handle travel arrangements and assorted online purchases for the principal

• Research and identify vendors for household and studio projects
• Document project details and present clear options and recommendations
  
  Occasionally supervise non-employee vendors or contractors on-site

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Self-starter who can take direction and anticipate needs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word; some experience with Excel
• Comfortable with Apple products and technology in general
• Experience in household management or personal assistant roles preferred
• Ability to spend a majority of the day on computer-based tasks

• $50-$65 per hour paid via payroll