Trust Administrative Officer- Chicago, IL

Private Chicago office looking for a full time trust administrative assistant to join their staff.  Ideal candidate is energetic, professional, pro-active, detail oriented, extremely organized, and able to think quickly and efficiently. 

Duties include daily office needs, including but not limited to: 

• phone and email correspondence, calendar scheduling, filing, account management, coordinating travel, and IT support
• account maintenance such as risk assessments, investment reviews, and account opening forms
• fiduciary activities such as annual risk assessments, working with internal auditors, and scheduling and arranging for annual AML, BSA training  
• preparing quarterly and annual agendas and all material for audits and board meetings, maintain minute books for President and COO at board meetings, prepare committee reports, and circulate and obtain annual conflict of interest forms from directors and officers  
• working with COO to prepare annual budget and fee schedule, annually review insurance for entities under management, and monitor vault access and control 

Must be discreet and willing to work in a small office environment.  Candidate must have a college degree, ideally with a concentration/major in finance or accounting.  Must be proficient with Smartphones and all Microsoft programs.  Candidate must be legal to work in the United States and able to interview ASAP.  Salary is $60-70k, DOE.  Rough schedule is Monday-Friday 8-5, but candidate must be flexible and willing to work on occasional evenings/weekends as needed.  This is a long term position, ideally for someone with at least 5+ years of experience in a similar role.  Must have verifiable references from previous employers. Email resume and cover letter to info@alteregoconcierge.com to apply. 

Full Time Live Out Nanny- Chicago, IL (Lakeview)

Active Chicago couple is in need of a Full Time Nanny to join their family ASAP.  Family has a one year old boy and a baby on the way!  Nanny must be comfortable with newborns, and able to watch both children at the same time.  Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30, and mother works from home almost every day.  Family lives a healthy and active lifestyle, so nanny must be comfortable going to activities, parks, and supplementing education at home.  The ideal candidate is happy, energetic, loving, pro-active, and looking to make a long term commitment with a great family.

Duties include overall care for both children, but primarily the one year old.  Laundry for the children and light housekeeping is a must, but errands and grocery shopping are not needed.  Nanny must be willing to travel in the future on family vacations, and be able to swim.  Salary is $13-$15/hour DOE.  As always, all candidates must be legal to work in the United States, and have at least 3 years of private household experience with verifiable references.  Email resumes to olivia@alteregoconcierge.com to apply.    

Housekeeper Needed for 30 Hours/Week- Marengo, IL

Young couple looking for a part-time housekeeper for their large farm in Marengo, IL.  Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Daily cleaning of the home
• Preparing/cooking meals--being an overall help in the kitchen
• Organizing the home
• Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe maintenance
• Light household maintenance
• Household errands and grocery shopping

Candidate must be pet friendly. Schedule is 3 days, 10 hours a day, flexible regarding days. Start date is ASAP. Salary is $15/hour. Must have previous housekeeping experience in a private home and excellent references, and be legal to work in the United States. Email your resume to mallory@alteregoconcierge.com to apply. 

Baby Nurse/Postpartum Doula Needed for Temporary Position- Chicago, IL

Chicago family with toddler and a newborn due late Summer 2012 are seeking a top-notch baby nurse/postpartum doula/mother's helper for temporary position. Start date is mid-August and will require a minimum of 6 weeks commitment. Father travels extensively for business and mother works from home, so family needs a true self-starter who is comfortable wearing many hats and pitching in wherever needed.  


Schedule will be as follows:
Monday- 5:30pm-8:30am 
Tuesday- 5:30pm-8:30am
Wednesday- 5:30pm-8:30am
Thursday- 5:30-8:30am 
Sunday- 5:30pm-8:30am



Ideal candidate is personable, reliable, outgoing, energetic, and a great communicator. Candidate must be dog-friendly and not allergic. CPR certification is ideal. Hire is ASAP but start date is August 2012. Salary is DOE. 

Full Time Houseman Needed- Chicago, IL

Private client in downtown Chicago seeking a full-time houseman to join his team, acting as an assistant to the estate manager and complementing another full-time housekeeper. Houseman will be responsible for assisting with indoor and outdoor maintenance of the entire property, driving, handyman duties and repairs, and housekeeping. This position requires someone to be very hands on. 

Schedule is Monday-Friday, 40-45 hours, plus Saturdays (8-1). Ideal candidate has 5+ years experience as a houseman/butler, good knowledge of landscaping/garden maintenance, is able to commit for the long-term (minimum of 1 year), has worked in a formal household, is pet-friendly (dog) and speaks VERY good English. Houseman MUST drive. Salary $20-25/hour, DOE. This is a live-out position, and only applicants who meet ALL of the above criteria will be considered. Please email info@alteregoconcierge.com to apply. Start is ASAP.

Full Time Executive Assistant/Office Admin Needed- Chicago, IL

Private Chicago office looking for a full time executive/administrative assistant to join their staff.  Ideal candidate is energetic, professional, pro-active, and able to think quickly and efficiently.  Duties include daily office needs, including but not limited to: phone and email correspondence, calender scheduling, filing, account management, coordinating travel, and IT support.  Must be discreet and willing to work in a small office environment.  

Candidate must have a college degree, ideally with a concentration/major in finance or accounting.  Must be proficient with Smartphones and all Microsoft programs.  Candidate must be legal to work in the United States and able to interview ASAP.  Salary is $60-85k, DOE.  Rough schedule is Monday-Friday 8-5, but candidate must be flexible and willing to work on occasional evenings/weekends as needed.  This is a long term position, ideally for someone with at least 3+ years of experience in a similar role.  Must have verifiable references from previous employers as well.   

Full-Time Career Nanny Needed-Washington DC

Professional family seeking a full-time live-in or out nanny to join their home in the Georgetown area of Washington, DC to care for a one year old and a toddler.  Responsibilities include transporting children to and from activities, playing games, preparing light meals and laundry for the children only, and general care. Ideal candidate is mature, responsible, loving, active, patient, reliable, organized, and always on time.  This position is perfect for someone who loves working with children, and wants to become part of a family.  Family has no pets, but the nanny should be dog-friendly. 

Nanny must drive, and family can provide the vehicle if necessary. Schedule is Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm, with occasional weekend nights as well. A second nanny will come in the evenings to take care of the children.  Must be legal to work in the United States, have a valid drivers license, and have at least 5+ years of previous nanny experience.  Salary $15-18/hour, DOE. Ideal start date is ASAP. 

Full-Time Estate Manager- Outside Chicago Area

Full-Time Estate Manager needed for large estate an hour and a half outside of Chicago. EM must be available to be on-call 24 hours a day/7 days a week to ensure that the properties are running smoothly. 

Daily responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

-Responsible for daily operations on property
-Managing and training household staff members
-Create and implement household procedures/update manual
-Oversee vendors, contractors, and act as a liaison on site
-Assistance with events, projects, etc
-Create  and implement annual budget 
-Security assistance as needed 

Must have experience working in homes with fine art and furniture. Candidates MUST have 10+ years experience as an estate manager in a private home, preferably in a long-term position. Prior training in safety or security is a plus. Candidates WILL NOT be considered without meeting all requirements of the position, so only apply if you meet all requirements and are CURRENTLY employed in either Illinois or Wisconsin--NO exceptions. All candidates of Alter Ego Concierge must be legal to work in the United States and have excellent references.

Full Time Nanny Manager Needed- Chicago, IL

Stay-at-home mom seeking a very child-friendly Nanny/House Manager to join household in Summer 2012. Mother will be going back to work in the Fall on a part-time basis.  Duties include light cleaning and organizing, managing contractors/vendors, taking children to and from school/activities, homework help, grocery shopping, errands, helping to pack children’s lunches, coordinating calendar/schedule, caring for family dogs, and overall maintenance of the home. House Manager should be tech savvy and good with computers. Family has a part-time housekeeper for deep cleaning.

Ideal candidate is proactive, reliable, has a positive/upbeat attitude, able to work autonomously, willing to travel on occasion. A second language (preferably French) is great but not a deal breaker. Schedule is 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday 9-5 or so with occasional flexibility. Salary is $48-52,000/year plus reimbursement for health insurance plan and quarterly performance based bonuses. 

Weekday Evening Assistant/Companion Needed- Winnetka, IL

Opening for a nighttime elder companion/assistant for a woman in her 90's in Winnetka. UPDATED Schedule is Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays nights from 9pm until 6am/7am. Woman is very self sufficient, but hard of hearing/some loss of vision and just needs an extra set of hands in case she needs assistance. 

Ideal candidate is looking for a long-term commitment as the family wishes for someone to become a fixture in their mother's life, and is reliable and consistently on time. Companion needs to have great knowledge of working boundaries, as the woman does enjoy her personal space but also enjoys company. Driving is required and you must have your own vehicle. 

Salary is $18-25/hour, based upon previous experience.

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 Evening Assistant/Companion Needed- Chicago, IL

Full-time assistant/companion needed for elderly woman in downtown Chicago (Gold Coast).  Evening hours are required, so candidate must be available for overnights.  Schedule is Monday-Friday evenings and nights, with occasional weekends as needed.  Duties include overall companionship, household chores, and light cooking. No medical attention required. Ideal candidate is energetic, amicable, and an overall proactive and helpful attitude. Salary is DOE. Candidate must be legal to work in the United States, have a valid drivers license, and have previous elder care experience in a private household.  Start date is ASAP- ideally Monday, May 7, 2012. Email info@alteregoconcierge.com to apply. 

Weekend Assistant/Companion Needed- Chicago, IL

Opening for a part-time assistant for an elderly couple in the Gold Coast. Position will be Saturdays 8am-8pm and Sundays 8am-8pm. Daily duties include but are not limited to:

-Overall care for the couple (no medical attention needed, just day-to-day needs)

-Light housekeeping and laundry

-Preparing and cooking meals

-Running errands and occasional grocery shopping

Ideal candidate is reliable and consistently on time. Candidate must drive and have their own reliable vehicle. This is a temporary to permanent hire--start date is this weekend. 

Salary is $15-18/hour, based upon previous experience. As always, all candidates of Alter Ego Concierge must be legal to work in the US, have a minimum of 3 years private home experience, and excellent references. To apply please e-mail your resume and cover letter to info@alteregoconcierge.com.