Seeking a F/T House Manager for a private residence in San Antonio. The role will include management of the household operations as well as providing administrative support to the Principal, as detailed below. Most days will be spent working closely with the Principal, their Chief of Staff and other team members. Candidates must be flexible with the potential of extensive travel periods.
Ideal candidates are - • College graduates • Well-read • Comfortable hosting and greeting guests • Articulate and poised in both written and verbal communication • At ease discussing current events
House Management tasks • Assisting with basic tidying, cleaning, and laundry, including ironing • Assisting with dinner service when necessary • Inventory and management of household items such as toiletries, linens, and silverware • Assist with hosting events • Occasional light cooking • Other tasks as requested
Additional Support Tasks for Principal • Taking dictation • Research on various topics of interest (looking up information and summarizing into a word document). • Management and organization of personal library (training provided). • Drafting of personal correspondence and editing. • Discussion of various interests important to Principal.
Mandatory Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree or higher • Accomplished reader - Candidate must be widely-read and comfortable exploring a variety of subjects • Ability to travel in the summer and fall (up to 3 weeks at a time)
Other • A compatible personality is of high importance in this role. Candidates must - • Be witty and intelligent • Be empathetic and sensitive (can read the room and adjust tone to suit the environment) • Be composed and calm-natured