House Manager/Executive Personal Assistant
We are seeking an organized, resourceful, and discreet House Manager/Executive Personal Assistant for a private family with two elementary school-age children and a dog in the Hollywood Hills. This is a Mon-Fri role with occasional weekends as needed. Occasional travel as needed for urgent property matters. This person will run the day-to-day operations of the family's Los Angeles residence and provide hands-on personal and administrative support to the principals. The role includes oversight of a part-time nanny, a part-time housekeeper, landscaper, and pool service professional, as well as remote coordination of two additional properties, mainly through local vendors.
The ideal candidate is proactive, detail oriented, tech-savvy and comfortable juggling many priorities. They are curious about technology, excited to take on new challenges and to understand how the family likes things done. They work in harmony with the family and the household team, bringing warmth, good judgment and a positive, service-minded approach.
This is a long-term opportunity. As the candidate builds trust and shows ability, we expect the role to expand in scope and responsibility as we invest in the candidate's career advancement.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Property Management
Oversee the day-to-day operation, upkeep and condition of the Los Angeles residence
Serve as the primary point of contact for all household vendors and service providers, including housekeeping, landscaping, and pool service
Manage household inventory, procurement of groceries, provisions & household supplies
Identify maintenance needs, schedule and supervise contractors for repairs and improvements
Make sure work is completed on time, to standard and within budget
Develop and maintain a comprehensive house manual
Work with the family's accountant on property-related expenses, invoices and ongoing costs so household finances run smoothly
Oversee two additional east coast properties remotely by coordinating with local vendors, with occasional travel when an urgent issue requires it
2. Executive & Personal Assistant
Provide personal and administrative support to the principals, a husband and wife
Manage and work through ongoing task lists, prioritizing and following up until each item is complete
Coordinate calendars, appointments and scheduling for the household
Manage the children's school schedules and activities working with the nanny so she has the support to be successful
Coordinate care for the family dog, including appointments and pet services
Run errands and manage purchases, deliveries and other household logistics
Manage personal and social correspondence, gifting and special occasions, such as holiday cards, gifts and reservations
Book and manage occasional travel, including flights, accommodation, ground transportation and itineraries
Look after household staff and their schedules, including childcare, housekeeping and maintenance, and step in to cover any gaps when someone is unavailable or not meeting expectations
Lead the search and hiring for household staff and service providers as needs arise, such as a nanny, cook or contractors
3. Technology & Productivity
Use technology and AI tools, with care for privacy and security, to manage tasks, scheduling and communication efficiently
Maintain systems for tracking to-dos, vendors, household information and recurring tasks
Recommend and adopt tools that make the household run more smoothly
Coordinate with technology support vendors to ensure the household network, internet, security, AV are all working properly
Required Qualifications:
5-7+ years of experience as an estate manager, household manager, executive assistant or personal assistant to a private family or C-level executive
Experience managing contractors, vendors and household service providers
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong organizational & time-management skills, with the ability to handle many priorities at once
Fluency with technology and a track record of adopting new tools early
Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential personal and household matters
Willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement and complete a background check
Compensation & Benefits:
Base salary of $125,000 – $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience and ability
Eligible for discretionary performance bonuses
Open to providing a stipend toward health insurance