House Manager / Personal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Part-Time Personal Assistant / House Manager
Arcadia – Phoenix, Arizona 85018

A private household in Arcadia is seeking a mature, self-motivated and experienced Personal Assistant / House Manager to help keep the home, schedules and day-to-day responsibilities organized and running smoothly. The ideal candidate is a Type-A self-starter who takes responsibility, communicates well and naturally looks ahead to anticipate what may be needed.

Schedule & Compensation

Approximately 30 hours per week
$30 per hour

Responsibilities

• Help keep the principal organized and assist with day-to-day personal and household needs
• Run errands and handle grocery shopping, dry cleaning and other household tasks
• Manage and coordinate care and maintenance of household vehicles
• Assist with two small dogs, including washing, taking them to the groomer and veterinary appointments, and picking up after them
• Oversee the home and identify maintenance or repair needs before they become larger issues
• Coordinate with vendors, including AC, plumbing and other household service providers
• Knowledge of Control4 is preferred, or the ability and willingness to learn the system
• Grocery shopping and meal preparation, with an emphasis on clean, healthy food
• Light laundry and occasional household cleaning as requested
• Keep accurate track of hours worked
• Communicate clearly, ask questions when clarification is needed and over-communicate when appropriate to ensure everyone is on the same page
• Anticipate upcoming needs rather than waiting to be asked

Ideal Candidate

• Mature, responsible and dependable
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated with a strong Type-A personality
• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and following them through to completion
• Able to work independently and prioritize effectively
• Comfortable communicating frequently with the principals
• Comfortable preparing simple, healthy meals
• Able to manage household vendors and maintenance issues
• Willing to learn household systems and technology
• Lives within a reasonable commuting distance of Arcadia

Benefits

• Two weeks of paid time off annually, provided as one week of PTO every six months
• Six major paid holidays when the holiday falls on a normally scheduled Monday–Friday workday

This is a long-term opportunity for a resourceful household professional who enjoys creating order, anticipating needs and helping make daily life run seamlessly.

\nCompany Description

The Assistant Company is a Las Vegas employment agency that staffs nationwide.

Company Description

The Assistant Company is a Las Vegas employment agency that staffs nationwide.