Executive Housekeeper - Special Events

Washington University in St. Louis

1d • $21 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

A distinguished executive and their family are seeking an exceptional, discreet, and highly organized Executive Housekeeper to maintain their primary residence to the highest standards. This role requires an individual who takes pride in creating an immaculate, welcoming, and well-managed home environment while exercising sound judgment, professionalism, and respect for the privacy and unique needs of a high-profile household. The Executive Housekeeper is responsible for the daily upkeep, deep cleaning, organization, laundry, and household presentation of the residence. This position also supports preparation of the home for high-level University events and gatherings, ensuring the residence is consistently guest-ready and presented at the highest standard for hosting, hospitality, and institutional engagement.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in private household management, preferably with high-net-worth or high-profile families.
• Impeccable references from previous employers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Knowledge of proper care for luxury furnishings, fine art, and high-end materials.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to accommodate occasional early morning or evening needs.
• Experience setting up events.
• Works well with vendors for the home and campus partners.

Nice To Haves

• A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Not Applicable
• A driver's license is not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all areas of the residence in pristine condition, including daily upkeep, deep cleaning, organization, and overall household presentation.
• Manages laundry and wardrobe care for the family, including care of delicate fabrics and coordination of dry cleaning as needed.
• Maintains household supplies and inventories, including cleaning products, linens, guest supplies, and other household essentials; monitors stock levels and communicates replenishment needs in a timely manner.
• Prepares the main floor and other designated areas of the residence for personal and professional events, ensuring spaces are immaculate, properly configured, and guest-ready.
• Assists with event setup and breakdown, including furniture arrangement, table settings, and other household preparations.
• Assists with logistics for home repairs and maintenance projects in coordination with the Executive Services Coordinator.
• Provides access to vendors and contractors, documents and relays maintenance issues, and serves as an on-site point of contact to help ensure timely resolution and minimal disruption to household routines.
• Anticipates household needs and proactively addresses matters related to cleanliness, organization, supplies, and overall household readiness before they become issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources are available.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed