Houseman Job at JW Michaels & Co., East Hampton, NY

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  • JW Michaels & Co.
  • East Hampton, NY

Job Description

Houseman | Private UHNW Family (Palm Beach + Southampton | Live-In)

A private UHNW family is seeking a highly hands-on Houseman to support the daily operations and overall readiness of multiple residences in Palm Beach (winter) and Southampton (summer) .

This is a live-in, seasonal role ideal for someone organized, proactive, and comfortable working directly with a principal in a fast-moving, high-standard environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring both homes are consistently maintained, organized, and fully prepared—supporting everything from property upkeep and vendor coordination to direct principal requests and household operations.

This is a true “wear many hats” position requiring strong follow-through, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently.

Key Responsibilities

Property & Household Support

  • Maintain interior/exterior spaces to high standards
  • Conduct walkthroughs and proactively identify needs
  • Support seasonal transitions between residences
  • Manage inventory, organization, and household readiness
  • Assist with pet care (feeding, walking, coordination)

Vendor & Operations Coordination

  • Research, source, and coordinate vendors
  • Oversee vendor work and ensure quality execution
  • Maintain organized service records and documentation

Direct Principal Support

  • Work closely with the principal on day-to-day and special projects
  • Provide clear updates and execute tasks with discretion
  • Respond promptly via text and digital communication

Household Team Collaboration

  • Coordinate with staff across residences
  • Serve as liaison between properties
  • Ensure accountability and follow-through across the team

Administrative & Tech Support

  • Manage spreadsheets, vendor logs, and tracking systems
  • Document updates in platforms like Basecamp
  • Organize digital files, manuals, and household records
  • Adapt to smart home systems and household tech

Structure

  • Palm Beach: November – April
  • Southampton: April – November
  • Travel required during seasonal transitions
  • Live-in required (Southampton + Palm Beach)

✅ Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a private household (senior-level) required
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable working directly with a principal (frequent communication via text)
  • Strong research and problem-solving skills
  • Hands-on, practical, and solutions-oriented
  • Physically capable of active household tasks
  • Excellent communication and professionalism
  • References from prior principals required

Ideal Profile

  • Houseman / Butler / Estate Assistant background
  • Hospitality professionals from luxury environments also considered
  • Someone who thrives in a high-touch, high-expectation UHNW setting

If this sounds like you—or someone you know—feel free to reach out directly.

Job Tags

Summer work, Seasonal work, Live in

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