Estate Manager/Personal Assistant

Is this you?
You have a genuine passion for assisting others, planning & managing residential affairs. You “get” the intricacies involved in supporting busy professionals. You are detail oriented, organized and great at juggling a variety of household, estate & lifestyle needs including personal tasks, scheduling, handling correspondence, travel reservations & a variety of odd jobs.

You are committed to excellence and confidentiality. You are experienced, confident and ready to support the owners by completely managing their estate affairs. You don’t just hang out & wait for tasks, rather you own your responsibilities, being pro-active instead of reactive. You’re confident in your ability to communicate & stay on top of lots of moving pieces.

You love to create a sparkling home environment and you’re not afraid to handle a variety of tasks.

If the above description doesn’t match you EXACTLY this is not the position for you!

However…if that is YOU and if you’re driven to work at a high-level ….read on!

The Job:
This position is responsible for the daily caretaking of a private residence as well as personal affairs. The owners run an extremely busy business operation from their home. It’s your job to handle the household details so the owners can focus on running the company. Everything from cleaning, laundry, vehicle cleaning, pet care, dog walking, yard maintenance, snow removal, scheduling contractors, running errands, paying bills & occasionally transporting company vehicles & odd jobs You are responsible for ensuring the owner’s residential & personal affairs stays running in top shape.

This is a supportive role responsible for handling the day-to-day residential & personal tasks so that the owners can focus on managing their business.

We are looking for someone who is adaptable and able to work independently.

At the end of the day – it’s a super fun & rewarding position with lots of growth potential. We are looking for someone long-term who is committed to growing with us!

Core Responsibilities

• Residential Care: Daily household duties, snow removal, yard-care, housekeeping – ensure residential properties are maintained in top shape
• Travel Arrangements: Handle all aspects of travel planning, including booking flights, accommodations, transportation, and itineraries. Ensure all travel arrangements align with the owners preferences as well as business & personal lifestyle requirements & all travel details are taken care of pre & post travel.
• Communication and Schedule Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors & service personnel, scheduling events.
• Pet Care & Management: Vet appointments, daily dog walks, pet care & watching pets while owners are traveling.
• Vehicle Care & Management: Ensure all vehicles remain clean & coordinate service appointments as needed.
• Gear & Logistical Support: Occasionally transport vehicles around Alaska as well as clean, organize & pack / unpack when needed.
• Personal Assistance: Provide personal support to the owners as required, such as managing personal appointments, errands, groceries, travel prep etc.

Skills

• 2 years experience in a related role
• Self-starting attitude, ability to manage your own time and start projects and take initiative
• Proven problem solver - ability to think ahead and juggle lots of projects without dropping the ball
• The ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously — you get things done, meet deadlines and keep promises
• Insane attention to detail and high standards of organizational quality
• Positive, flexible, solution oriented, and excited to work hard
• Mature, coachable, and happy doing high-level projects as well as mundane design tasks (there will be a mix of both!)
• Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Three Weeks Paid Time Off plus flexible schedule allowing for additional time off
• Health Insurance Stipend ($4500 annually added to base salary)
• 401k

Some elements of this position require a home office. Please note that all candidates must have the following:

• Laptop or computer that meets our tech policy
• Dual Monitor Setup
• Printer
• Reliable, high-speed Wi-Fi connection
• Quiet, dedicated workplace (sorry coffee shops, kitchens & living rooms won’t cut it)

Application Instructions:
If you’d like to be considered for this role please submit the application below along with:

• Cover letter and PDF of your resume
• A 3-minute video introduction telling us about yourself & why we want to interview you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Homer, AK 99603 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Homer, AK 99603: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $4,500 - $60,000