Employment

Estate manager position:TRI-STATE CANDIDATES ONLY
Seeking a seasoned and professional Estate Manager to work for a busy and active family with homes in Greenwich, CT (80%) and the Upper East Side in Manhattan (20%). 2 Adults, 3 children: 17, 14. And 7. Staff: 2 full-time hk/nannies, PA/Nanny in both homes (6-7 in total). No animals In addition to being a great leader you must also be a hands-on candidate who believes no task is too large or too small. Tasks include hiring, training and supervising staff, writing a household manual, reviewing and approving budgets and invoices, event planning, overseeing renovation projects if needed, maintaining vehicles, and running errands. Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems before calling vendors is necessary. Must be tech savvy and know how to use smart home systems including Savant and a MAC. Must be able to easily get to both properties. Car will be provided for work use only. Mon-Fri, 40 hours at the properties but need to be available 24/7. Competitive compensation. $100-$150+ BOE. No Health benefits offered at this time. Please submit salary requirements to ilyse@thewellingtonagency.com when applying.

Full-time, all year round handyman needed M-F 9-5 mostly outdoor work. Please email april@thewellingtonagency.com for details

Full-time live-in household manager needed to run and maintain a 15,000 sq ft home 3o mins outside the Austin area. email: april@thewellingtonagency.com for full job description

Couple looking for a full-time nanny for their infant daughter M-F 10am-6pm and occasional weekends. Email: april@thewellingtonagency.com 

Couple is  is seeking a dedicated and professional full-time Housekeeper. Candidates who are interested in this position must have previous experience with an active family. They must pay great attention to detail and have thorough knowledge of household cleaning and maintenance processes, tools and best practices.

The successful candidate will be a highly organized self-starter with in-depth knowledge of household cleaning, and solid experience in the upkeep of fine homes.  They must be proactive and forward thinking, taking initiatives. The candidate should be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with Client’s Personal Assistants.  They must have thick skin, demonstrate common sense and use discretion at all times.

Must have a minimum of 8 years experience working in fine homes, a  positive attitude, eager to serve and have excellent time management skills.  They should have the ability to take suggestions, accept constructive criticism, and build on feedback.

Housekeeping duties include, but are not limited to:

• Handle thorough daily housekeeping & periodic systematic cleaning
• Dusting of all surfaces, valuable artwork, furniture, window ledges
• Disinfecting and cleaning bathrooms and vanities
• Laundry: Towels, bed linens and basic clothing care, including pressing and steaming
• Assistance with home deliveries
• Food shopping and light cooking
• Packing and unpacking for extensive travel, to a variety of locations
• Household floral maintenance
• Management and ordering of household supplies, providing details for expense reports
• Looking after guests who are staying in the apartment

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4 years of recent, long-term, high-level housekeeping experience
• Excellent references from previous employers
• Able to work legally in the United States
• Capable of performing the physical demands of the job (ability to lift up to 25-30 pounds, climbing stairs, etc.)
• Experience and knowledge of care and cleaning techniques for fine art, antique rugs and furniture, crystal, fabric/upholstery and other specialty surfaces
• Confidentiality

email: ilyse@thewellingtonagency.com 

Family of 3 in need of an experienced housekeeper to work M-F 9-4pm occasional travel to summer home and help with toddler when the nanny is out sick. email: april@thewellingtonagency.com 

Full-time live-in nanny needed to work nights and weekends 3 nights during the week  weekends.  The family has a daytime nanny from 9-5. Responsible for caring for 20 month old little boy.  The parents are very hands on and looking to have someone available for nights and weekends as they are very social. Live-in accommodations: one bedroom/one bathroom apartment with living room and small kitchen. Fully staffed home.

70% in Tx and 30% travel to second home in Aspen and other- internationally and domestic – must have a passport

Benefits offered

Relocation reimbursement

Requirements: 5 years nanny exp., some longevity, happy disposition, stable and dependable.

Spanish speaking is a bonus.

M-F 8-6  with travel email ilyse@thewellingtonagency.com for a complete job description

Responsibilities:
– Make travel plans and arrangements
– Manage calendars and appointments
– Answer calls, respond to emails and take accurate notes
– Run personal and business-related errands

Requirements:
– 3 years’ experience in a similar role
– Able to travel internationally
– Basic knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and WhatsApp
– Discreet

Couple seeking the assistance of a professional Governess to care and mentor their 3 year old little girl. M-F 8am-7pm (flexible).  Must have at least 6 years nanny experience, Masters or Bachelors degree special interests Arts. email: april@thewellingtonagency.com with a resume to reflect the requirements

Full-time live-in executive housekeeper needed all year Round to ensure the property is cleaned, and maintained. Deep cleaner on staff 4 days a week. Duties include but not limited to meal prep., cleaning, organizing, overseeing vendors, shopping, keeping track of household inventory, as well as maintaining the car. email: april@thewellingtonagency.com for a complete description of this job opportunity Requirements: Must have a minimum of  6 years exp. working as a housekeeper, speak fluent English, use basic computer and tech applications. Must have excellent references

South Florida family looking to hire a fun, loving, educated and active nanny to assist in the care of their 3 children infant, 5 and 7 years old. Requirements of the nanny: Must have a minimum of 6 years nanny experience (longevity in each position) 2 long-term references, speak fluent English, educated,  an excellent swimmer, and must love the outdoorsy lifestyle. Flexility and travel included email: april@thewellingtonagency.com for the full job description

Couple looking for an experienced  domestic couple to live-in, or out in Naples, Fl 8 months,  and Ohio 4 months. Private accommodations in each state. Duties and responsibilities include: cleaning, organizing, cooking, running errands, and as needed requests. M-F 9-5 Very nice couple to work for! email: ilyse@thewellingtonagency.com  ONLY DOMESTIC COUPLES

Couple seeking the assistance of a professional butler live-out in Miami and live-in Saint-Tropez France. The couple own a few homes and a yacht. Butler must have a minimum of 6 years experience, 2 long-term references, speak English well,  be available to travel, and must love dogs!  email: Rosanna@thewellingtonagency.com

Family of 3 looking for a chef who understands how to purchase and cook high quality biodynamic, and organic foods. Training (preferred) in Ayurveda and someone who know how to cook vegetarian without use of cruciferous or nightshades. 2 meals plus snacks per day 5 days – no travel  Professional chef s only Salary BOE  email:  april@thewellingtonagency.com  

Very busy entrepreneur looking to hire a full-time highly experienced EA/PA to assist in all aspects of his business and personal life. M-F 9-5 or 9-6  some weekends and occasional assistance at night. email: april@thewellingtonagency.com MUST have long-term experience in each job held, along with 2 long-term references. (longer than2 years) salary based on experience – no benefits offered at this time

Family of 3 looking to hire a full-time chef 2 meals a day, five times a week for a vegetarian family.  No pets, noon travel. email: april@thewellingtonagency.com for more details

Couple looking to hire a live-in domestic couple to work 6 days a week. (Down time when they travel- All of Aug. and 1-3 week trips throughout the year) 10,000 sq. ft home on a large property on a pond.

Female Role: Light cooking, cleaning, laundry, ironing, organizing, keeping track of household inventory, grocery shopping, help when the children come to visit father.

Male Role: Garden work, small repair/handyman duties, oversee venders/suppliers, driving, running errands, etc

Accommodations for the couple:  Separate floor for couple – bedroom/ bathroom  -same entrance as the family Work car available for dc

Family has a small cat

email:  ilyse@thewellingtonagency.com 

Full-time, live-out executive housekeeper needed in Miami M-F 9-5, duties include basic clean, organizing, laundry, iron, oversee vendors, change out light bulbs, keeping track of household inventory,  and running errands. email: april@thewellingtonagency.com