KS1079 - Full-Time Personal Assistant/House Manager - Atherton, CA

British American Household Staffing•Atherton, CA

25d•$150,000•Onsite

About The Position

A busy working family in Atherton, CA is seeking a Personal Assistant/House Manager to join their team. This is a full-time, live-out position. The principals have backgrounds in interior design and technology investment, and they desire a household that operates with efficiency. The role requires someone who is proactive, tech-savvy, and highly organized, with a strong design orientation. The position is ready to hire immediately and requires the candidate to live in or near the Bay Area.

Requirements

Must be legal to work in the US
Prior experience as a personal assistant, house manager, and/or project manager in a high-end residence
Bachelor’s degree, ideally in interior design, business, hospitality, supply chain, or construction management.
Tech-savvy - Must be comfortable using Google Docs, Notion, Savant, Adobe Illustrator, and/or SketchUp.
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent judgment, discretion, and reliability.
Skilled in negotiation and conflict resolution with vendors.
Comfortable rolling up your sleeves and wearing many hats.
Solutions-oriented, with a problem-solving approach to challenges.
Adaptable and calm under pressure.
An eye for design and aesthetics, with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Sharp
Resourceful
Proactive
Tech-savvy
Extremely organized
Strong collaborator
Good communicator
High-quality and strong design orientation

Responsibilities

Support a busy household and ensure that all personal and household operations run smoothly behind the scenes.
Manage general day-to-day household operations.
Source, vet, and manage vendors and contractors for home maintenance and repair projects.
Assist in overseeing ongoing home expansion project(s).
Maintain and update the household manual and preventative maintenance schedule.
Ensure preventative maintenance tasks are scheduled and completed on time.
Run local errands as needed.
Serve as the liaison between the Principals and the contractor for the gym and guesthouse construction project, keeping the timeline on track and the contractor accountable.
Manage accounts payable and the project budget for the construction project.
Lead procurement of interior items for the project, under the guidance of the Design Principal.
Assist with home organization projects — closets, storage, digital files, and more.
Take ownership of ad hoc personal or household projects as they arise.
Manage personal events, from small, intimate gatherings to larger parties.