AK072 - Live-In Executive Housekeeper- Washington, DC
About The Position
A private individual in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced, energetic, and highly organized Executive Housekeeper to manage the daily care and organization of a large private residence. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who takes pride in maintaining a beautifully run home and can anticipate needs without constant direction. This role involves traditional housekeeping, household organization, errands, driving, and occasional personal assistance. The residence is approximately 7,500–8,000 square feet. This is a live-in position with private accommodations, including a bedroom, private bathroom, and separate entrance. The Executive Housekeeper should be comfortable accompanying the principal to her summer home in Nantucket from early June through Labor Day, and potentially on occasional additional domestic travel.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of professional private household experience; Executive Housekeeper experience strongly preferred
- Excellent housekeeping, laundry, and ironing skills
- Comfortable preparing fresh, healthy everyday meals and simple meals for guests
- Highly organized, resourceful, energetic, and proactive
- True self-starter who can independently prioritize responsibilities and manage their day
- Strong organizational skills and an eye for maintaining order within a large residence
- Comfortable providing a combination of hands-on housekeeping and light personal assistance
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and respect for privacy
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
- Comfortable driving in Washington, DC and handling local errands independently
- Willing and able to live in and travel to Nantucket for the summer
- Comfortable with occasional domestic travel
- Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly preferred
- Tech-savvy and comfortable assisting with basic administrative or organizational tasks
- Must be comfortable around young children; the principal's infant granddaughter may occasionally visit, though no regular childcare will be required
- Must be seeking a long-term position and genuinely enjoy creating a well-organized, smoothly functioning home
Nice To Haves
- Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and overall presentation of the residence
- Perform daily and routine housekeeping, including cleaning, tidying, and household upkeep
- Manage household laundry, linens, ironing, and wardrobe care
- Change and maintain bed linens and towels
- Properly care for fine furnishings, artwork, and household items
- Prepare fresh, healthy everyday meals and confidently prepare lunch or dinner for occasional guests
- Assist with proper table setting and service when entertaining
- Maintain an organized kitchen, pantry, household supplies, and inventory
- Help organize closets, storage areas, household belongings, paperwork, and other areas of the home as needed
- Take initiative in identifying projects and household needs without waiting for daily instruction
- Run errands, handle returns, pick up prescriptions, grocery shop, and assist with other household-related tasks
- Drive the principal to appointments and other engagements as needed
- Assist with light personal assistance and administrative tasks that require an in-person presence
- Care for and water numerous indoor plants
- Coordinate appropriately with the household's longtime maintenance professional
- Assist with occasional entertaining, including a larger event approximately once or twice per year
- Travel with the principal to her Nantucket residence for the summer season
- Be flexible to accompany the principal on occasional additional domestic travel as needed
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Healthcare stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
