HN449 - Traveling Housekeeper – NYC and Upstate
About The Position
A distinguished private family with residences in NYC and Upstate NY, is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and discreet Traveling Housekeeper to provide hands-on household, property, and travel support. Primary locations for the position will be between NYC and Upstate NY. During the school year, the role will primarily support the Upstate residence, with travel to the property approximately Friday through Monday/Tuesday. This is a hands-on, varied role encompassing housekeeping, property preparation, travel support, household logistics, vendor coordination, and event support. When not traveling, the individual will perform project-based work and provide backup to the NYC House Manager and EA as needed.
Requirements
- 5–10+ years of private-household, luxury hospitality, or comparable high-service experience.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong housekeeping, laundry, wardrobe, and household management skills.
- Experience with high-end homes, furnishings, fabrics, and finishes.
- Comfortable coordinating vendors, temporary staff, and household services.
- Proactive, discreet, flexible, reliable, and calm under pressure.
- Willing and able to travel extensively, including domestic and international destinations.
- Comfortable working a flexible schedule in both NYC and Upstate environments.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide discreet, hands-on household, housekeeping, and lifestyle support.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, presentation, and service.
- Manage household supplies, inventory, groceries, errands, and deliveries.
- Coordinate vendors, temporary staff, and household services.
- Support events, holidays, décor, and special projects.
- Provide backup to the NYC House Manager and EA.
- Work proactively, independently, and calmly under pressure.
- Provide backup household and housekeeping support to the House Manager and EA in NYC.
- Assist with errands, sourcing, deliveries, inventory, and household logistics in NYC.
- Coordinate vendors and local services, including dry cleaning in NYC.
- Assist with events, holidays, entertaining, and special projects in NYC.
- Provide additional coverage and support as needed in NYC.
- Prepare, clean, stock, and reset the home before and after family visits Upstate.
- Manage household, grocery, linen, and event inventories Upstate.
- Coordinate rental-home setup, vendors, and onsite housekeepers Upstate.
- Oversee deliveries, services, and property-related logistics Upstate.
- Support family stays, holidays, and events Upstate.
- Troubleshoot issues and ensure the property is maintained to a high standard Upstate.
- Primarily support the Upstate residence Friday–Monday/Tuesday during the school year.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision coverage for yourself and your family
- Accrue sick leave at the rate of 1 hour of paid sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked, up to a maximum of forty (40) hours annually.
- 100% matching contribution to the 401k plan up to 4% of Base Salary (excluding any bonus amounts).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
