Part-Time Personal/Executive Assistant- Chicago, IL

Chicago businesswoman with very demanding social and work calendar seeking a part-time executive/personal assistant to work on various projects between home and work. Ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong leadership qualities who is solution-based and knows that no matter what needs to be done, it will be accomplished. PA should be comfortable hiring and managing other staff members, have a flexible schedule, and know the ins and outs of being someone’s right hand. PA should have an eye for detail, a high level of integrity, and be willing to go the extra mile and not take short cuts. PA should be comfortable managing a great deal of travel, coordination with husband’s assistant, several homes, and heavy entertaining. There are no children or pets in the home. Start date is ASAP. Salary is $18-30/hour for 20-30/hrs per week. Email info@alteregoconcierge.com to apply. All applicants MUST have a minimum of 3 years private home experience in similar role. 

Full Time House Manager Needed- Chicago, IL

Private employer in Chicago's Gold Coast area seeking a highly experienced, trained House Manager to oversee large formal estate. Duties include overall residential maintenance in addition to:


Hands on servicing and repairs
Organizing events and parties
40-50% cooking

Overseeing the household staff including scheduling, training, conflict resolution, etc

Managing household inventory

Providing continuity between employer's other homes

Security for employer and extended family 

Assisting with scheduling routine maintenance at residences

Driving employer to and from appointments 

Must be:

Ready to assist in a pinch

An excellent cook, ideally with a culinary background

Very knowledgeable about formal and informal entertaining protocol

A confident, calm, hard-working, diligent professional looking for a long-term commitment

Willing to travel to employer's other residences

Schedule is Monday-Friday, roughly 11-7, live out with flexibility required for weekend events and entertaining. Ideal candidate has very long-term references (no job hopping!) and formal training at a school would be preferred. Salary is $65-100K, DOE, plus full benefits package. Start is immediate. 

Part-Time Housekeeper Needed- Chicago, IL

Very part-time housekeeper needed for 2-bedroom Chicago apartment. 2 days a week (days are flexible), 4 hrs per day, $20/hour. Just cleaning and laundry for one person--super easy position and great hours to supplement current employment! Email info@alteregoconcierge.com. Immediate hire- within the next few days!

Full Time Live Out Nanny Needed- Highland Park, IL

Two working parents seeking a full-time (35+ hours per week) live out nanny in Highland Park for toddler boy. Schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:15 am until 5 pm with Thursdays being until 5:45 pm, and Wednesdays off. Duties include laundry and tidying related to the baby. Overall care and communication are the two most important components of this position--parents want a nanny to grow with them and become a part of their family. There are no pets in the home and heavy housekeeping is not required. Salary is DOE.

Ideal candidate can swim and drive, and has their own reliable vehicle. Family is looking for a career nanny with a long-term commitment. Travel is not required but helpful, and weekend hours are rare. If nanny has experience working in Highland Park area, this is a plus but not essential.

As always, all candidates of Alter Ego Concierge must be legal to work in the US, speak good English, have a minimum of 3 years private home experience, and excellent references. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to info@alteregoconcierge.com.

Full-Time Live-Out Housekeeper Needed- Chicago, IL (Gold Coast)

Chicago couple seeking a full-time housekeeper/companion for their Gold Coast residence. Housekeeper will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the home, including but not limited to:

• Daily cleaning of the entire home
• Organizing the home
• Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe maintenance
• Light household maintenance and repairs
• Household errands and grocery shopping
• Preparing/Cooking meals

Ideal candidates must have previous experience working in a private home, and references with elderly employers as a housekeeper/companion is a plus. Must have valid driver's license. Candidate will work 40-50 hours a week, Monday-Friday 8-6 or 9-7, with flexibility to work some nights and weekends. Salary depends on experience. 

Candidates must be legal to work in the United States and have excellent references. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to info@altergeoconcierge.com to apply.

Full Time Live Out Nanny- Glenview, IL

Busy Glenview couple is looking for a full time nanny to join their family.  They have a 12 week old daughter and the position start date is May 1.  Family is planning on having multiple children in the future, therefore this is a long term commitment position of ideally 5+ years.  Position will begin in Chicago home, but will soon be strictly at Glenview home only so candidate must be willing to travel.  The responsibilities include driving children to and from school, activities, and playdates with friends and other family members, cooking for the children, light housekeeping such as baby laundry, supplementing education in the home, and ability to stay overnight when needed.  Ideal candidate is college educated, active yet nurturing at the same time, and has good communication skills.  There is no travel required right away although in the future that may change over weekends and on family vacations if needed.   

Candidate must be legal to work in the United States, have a valid drivers license, and be able to swim.  You must have at least 3+ years of private household experience in a similar position with verifiable references.  Rough schedule is Monday-Friday 730-530, but family is looking for someone who is flexible for evenings and weekends when needed.  Salary is DOE.  Please email your resume to info@alteregoconcierge.com to be considered.   

Full Time Live-In Nanny Needed- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Professional family looking for a full time live-in nanny to join their family.  Family has 4 year old identical twin boys and is expecting another child in the upcoming months.  The ideal candidate is extremely trustworthy, creative, energetic, and is able to keep up with active children, while at the same time organized, detail-oriented, and extremely flexible.  Must have a good work ethic and like to stay busy.  Duties include but are not limited to: general daily childcare, meal preparation for the children, driving children to and from school and other activities, managing children's schedule, overseeing vendors in the home, and ensuring that the home is running smoothly at all times.  Ideal candidate is college educated, had spent long hours with children in previous positions, and has at least 3+ years of experience.  Candidate must be legal to work in the United States and have at least 2 verifiable references.  

Candidate must have a valid drivers license, but will be able to use family car for driving purposes.  Separate bedroom and bathroom will be provided. Nanny can live in on days off.  Must be willing to make a long term commitment of at least 4 years. Speaking another language is a plus.  Schedule varies, but will generally be Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, and occasional Saturdays as needed but not every weekend.  Salary is $850-1050/week. Start date is April 1, 2012.


Email info@alteregoconcierge.com to apply! 

Part-Time Housekeeper Needed- Chicago, IL

Private home seeking a part-time housekeeper for their Lincoln Park home. Housekeeper will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the home, including but not limited to:

• Daily cleaning of the entire home
• Organizing the home
• Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe maintenance
• Light household maintenance and repairs
• Household errands and grocery shopping
• Light Prep Cooking

Ideal candidates must have previous experience working in a private home. Must have license and own car. Candidate will work 25-30 hours a week, schedule is flexible. Position is salaried; compensation is $600-750/week, plus health insurance for the right person. 

Candidates must be legal to work in the US, have excellent references and be available immediately. Please send resume to info@alteregoconcierge.com.