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Monday, December 16, 2013

Full Time Personal Assistant – Chicago, IL


Busy executive seeking a full-time personal assistant for immediate hire in his Chicago residence. Ideal candidate is highly organized and professional, willing to work flexible hours (some evenings, weekends and holidays). Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30-6pm but does require PA to be on-call 24/7. Position may require occasional travel.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Calendar management, travel arrangements, organizing events/engagements, reservations, personal errands, clerical duties (answer phones, data entry, filing), working with service providers and vendors, etc.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing critical tasks
  • Provide 24/7 availability, matching other time zones, evenings, weekends and holidays as required
PA must have a 4-year degree and a minimum of 7 years experience, strong computer skills, and super oral communication. Valid driver's license and clean record a must. To apply or for more details, please email lindsay@alteregoconcierge.com 

Full-Time Houseman Needed- Glencoe, IL


Houseman needed for formal residence in Glencoe, IL. Ideal candidate can work a flexible schedule, including 1-2 Saturdays per month, and has experience as a professional chauffeur. In addition to driving employers 10-20 hours per week to various activities and commitments, the duties include:
  • ·      Cleaning floors
  • ·      Cleaning ceiling moldings
  • ·      Vacuuming floor to ceiling draperies
  • ·      Deep cleaning shelves, cabinets
  • ·      Cleaning outdoor light fixture
  • ·      Maintaining lights inside and out
  • ·      Manage landscape maintenance company
  • ·      Manage snowplow company
  • ·      Manage pool/spa
  • ·      Clean and maintain all outdoor space and bbq
  • ·      Manage special projects/handyman work around the house


To apply or for a more detailed schedule of hours, please email info@alteregoconcierge.com. Hire is immediate and salary is DOE.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Part-Time Administrative Assistant Needed- Chicago, IL (Edison Park)

Part-time administrative assistant needed to assist a CPA/CFP in her home-based office in Edison Park. Schedule is approximately 25-30 hours per week, which can be flexible but preferably 5-6 hours per day. Duties include written and electronic communication, coordinating schedule (appointments, meetings, daily calendar management, etc) and organization projects. Candidates must be tech-savvy and detail-oriented. Salary is $20/hour plus paid time off, and there is room to grow in this role. To apply or for more information, please email kirstin@alteregoconcierge.com.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Houseman/Private Chauffeur Needed (Gold Coast)


Executive in the Gold Coast seeks a Houseman/Private Chauffeur to start immediately. Schedule is flexible and will vary from 30-40 hours/week. Availability for evenings and occasional weekends is required. Primary duties include overall home maintenance, driving the Principal to and from appointments, assisting with heavy lifting, etc. as well as running errands whenever needed. Candidates must be flexible and willing to help out at a moment's notice. Compensation is $25-30/hour, DOE, plus partial benefits. Please email kirstin@alteregoconcierge.com to apply or for more details.

Live-In Housekeeper Needed- Chicago, IL (Gold Coast)


Live-In Housekeeper needed for formal residence in the Gold Coast. Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-Overall deep cleaning of the home
-Laundry and Ironing
-Running errands (grocery shopping, dry cleaners, etc.)
-Help with event assistance
-Occasional cooking

Candidate must have prior experience working in a private home and have excellent references. Schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, and a half day on Saturday when the principal is in residence. Salary range is $50-70,000+/year, depending on experience. To apply, please e-mail resume to mallory@alteregoconcierge.com

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Full-Time Evening/Weekend Housekeeper (Winnetka

Winnetka family seeks a full-time evening/weekend Housekeeper for their formal residence. Job duties include:

-Daily deep cleaning and final wipe-down of the entire home
-Laundry and ironing
-Pet care for dogs and other small animals
-Separate and take out trash and recycling
-Manage inventory of cleaning supplies
-Run errands and drive children to/from school and appointments as needed
-Serve formal meals and assist with events as necessary

All candidates must speak excellent English, have a valid drivers license and be both child and pet friendly. Salary is $16-22/hour, DOE plus benefits. Schedule is Tuesday-Sunday, 12pm-10pm. To apply or for more information, please email mallory@alteregoconcierge.com.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Full-Time Housekeeper Needed- Los Angeles, CA


Full time housekeeper needed for a high profile family in Los Angeles. Schedule will be Monday-Friday from 9-5pm but flexibility for occasional weekends is necessary. Family prefers a housekeeper who has worked for a high profile employer in the past. Salary is $20-25/hr, DOE, plus an excellent benefits package. Start date is flexible for the right person. All applicants will be asked to sign a non disclosure agreement prior to interviewing. To apply or for more information, please email lindsay@alteregoconcierge.com. 

Part-Time Housekeeper Needed- Los Angeles, CA


Part time housekeeper needed for a high profile family in Los Angeles. Family is looking for a temporary commitment of January-March 2014.  Schedule is Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am-5pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9am-3pm. Salary is $20/hr. Housekeeper must have 3+ years experience, ideally in a similar role and with a high profile client. All applicants will be asked to sign a non disclosure agreement prior to interviewing.

To apply, or for more information, please email lindsay@alteregoconcierge.com.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

On-call Nanny/Babysitter Needed- Chicago, IL (Gold Coast)

On-call Nanny/Babysitter needed for a family with one school-aged child. Schedule will change week-to-week and will be 10-20 hours/week, though there is not a guaranteed number of hours. Most of the hours would be in the afternoons/evenings, especially from 2:45-7pm, and would involve picking the child up from school and engaging her in age-appropriate activities. Candidates must be flexible and energetic, have their own car, be legal to work in the United States, and speak excellent English. The salary is $21/hour. To apply or for more information, please email kirstin@alteregoconcierge.com.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Full Time Private Driver/Chauffeur Needed- Chicago


Executive couple seeks a full-time driver for an immediate start. Schedule is Monday-Friday from 8-5 with some flexibility for evenings and weekends. A security background is preferred but not required. Primary duty will be to drive the Principals to and from work, appointments, etc. as well as run errands whenever needed. Candidates must be flexible and willing to help out at a moment's notice. Compensation is $50-80K, DOE, plus overtime and excellent benefits. Please email mallory@alteregoconcierge.com to apply or for more details.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Part or Full Time Nanny Manager Needed- Kenilworth, IL


Full-Time Nanny Manager needed for family in Kenilworth. Family has two children, ages 9 and 11 years old. Schedule will be:

Monday: 1pm-8:30pm
Tuesday: 3pm-8:30pm
Wednesday: 10am-10pm
Thursday: 3pm-8:30pm
Friday: 1pm-6pm or 3pm-6pm

Daily responsibilities include driving the children to and from activities, laundry, homework help, etc. Family is looking for a candidate who is a team player who is comfortable working alongside a very sweet and involved stay at home mother. Candidate should have an excellent work ethic.

Candidate must drive and have their own vehicle. Ideal candidate speaks Spanish, although this is not a deal breaker. Salary is $15-20/hour DOE plus two weeks paid vacation, with one week of the families choosing, and major holidays off. To apply, please e-mail resume to mallory@alteregoconcierge.com

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Full-Time Child-Friendly Housekeeper Needed for Wonderful Lakeview Family- Chicago, IL


Full-Time Child-Friendly Housekeeper needed for Lakeview family. Family has three children, ages 10, 13, 15 and is looking for someone to start ASAP. Candidate must be flexible and proactive, as every day will be different, and must be willing to pitch in as needed regarding the children.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- cleaning and organizing the home
- running errands/grocery shopping
- driving children to/from activities
- cooking and preparing meals

Housekeeper must drive and have their own car. Schedule is Monday-Friday, 12-8pm. Salary is $15-18, DOE. To apply, or for more information, email lindsay@alteregoconcierge.com.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Full Time Administrative Assistant Needed- Chicago, IL

Executive team in downtown Chicago is seeking a full-time administrative assistant to start ASAP. Ideal candidate has 5+ years experience as an Assistant, ideally in either the financial or legal industry. Duties include:

  • Answering phone calls and greeting visitors
  • Preparing agendas, documents, filing, and faxing
  • Internet research
  • Coordinating heavy travel arrangements and plan itineraries 
  • Handle expense reports and bills
  • Create and implement organizational procedures
  • Handle coordination of all meetings and prepare meeting minutes before and after

Confidentiality and discretion are vital, as is the keen ability to multi-task, pay close attention to detail, and be a team player. Salary is DOE and includes an excellent benefits package. Start date is ASAP. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to info@alteregoconcierge.com.


Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Full-Time Housekeeper Needed- Chicago, IL (Lincoln Park)

Full-time housekeeper needed for a formal household in Lincoln Park with one resident. Ideal candidate is flexible, adaptable, a critical thinker, and has strong attention to detail. Daily responsibilities include:

-Daily housekeeping and periodic deep cleaning of the home
-Care of fine furniture and household fixtures
-Care of carpets, draperies, and linens
-Assist other household staff with duties as needed

Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Salary is 50-60,000, DOE plus paid vacation, medical/dental insurance, and 401K option. Candidates must be legal to work in the United States, speak strong English, and be a true team-player. To apply or for more information, please email kirstin@alteregoconcierge.com

Full Time, Live Out Personal Assistant Needed – Washington, DC Area (McLean, VA)

Personal Assistant needed for executive couple in the DC Area (McLean, VA) to start ASAP. PA will balance working from the family home and the office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: running errands, grocery shopping, scheduling appointments, booking traveling arrangements, managing family schedule, etc. Couple has 2 children, so PA must be willing to pitch in when needed. PA must be highly organized and have impeccable standards- couple believes attention to detail in order to succeed is vital!

Must be child-friendly, able to drive, and have 3-5+ years of prior PA experience. Salary is OPEN: DOE plus health insurance after 90 days of employment. To apply, please email resume to lindsay@alteregoconcierge.com.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Full-Time Italian Speaking Housekeeper Needed- Glenview, IL


Full-Time Italian speaking Housekeeper needed in Glenview. Client is looking to hire someone ASAP! Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-Overall deep cleaning on the home
-Running errands
-Laundry
-Occasional light cooking

Schedule is Monday-Friday 11am-7pm. Must speak fluent Italian and be available immediately. Client is looking for a candidate who is self-sufficient and trustworthy. Salary DOE. To apply, please e-mail resume to mallory@alteregoconcierge.com.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Full-Time Nanny Manager Needed- Chicago, IL (Gold Coast/Streeterville)


Working mother in the Gold Coast/Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago is looking for a fantastic Family Assistant/Nanny to start ASAP. Schedule will be Monday-Friday, 40-45 hours/week with some flexibility needed since the mom owns a business. Nanny will be responsible for the household and caring for one school-aged child. Duties include the following:

Household Responsibilities:
-Grocery shopping
-Preparing and cooking healthy vegetarian meals
-Laundry
-Household organization projects
-Light cleaning/dusting
-Managing mail and phone calls
-Petcare (feeding pets, walking dog, changing cat litter)


Childcare Responsibilities:
-Picking the child up from school
-Scheduling playdates
-Arranging and scheduling activities
-Ability to get on the ground and play with the child, including make-believe play
-Take photos of child and keep the family updated on daily and weekly activities

Ideal candidate must be interactive, kind, dependable, clean, organized, punctual, and professional. Additionally, the candidate must be passionate about childcare, child development, social and emotional learning and have great energy and a positive attitude. The ability to speak Spanish and/or play an instrument is a plus but is not required. Nanny MUST drive and while a car is preferred, it is not necessary. Family keeps a vegetarian diet and has two pets, a cat and a dog. Salary is $15-22/hour with paid vacation time. All candidates must have 5+ years of private home experience and be legal to work in the United States. Please email kirstin@alteregoconcierge.com to apply or for more details.

Full-Time Nanny Manager Needed – Bucktown


Family in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago is looking for a fantastic Nanny Manager to start ASAP. Schedule will be Monday-Thursday 7am-6:30pm and Fridays 7am-5:30pm, with some flexibility needed. Nanny will be responsible for the overall care of three school-aged children. Duties include the following:

Childcare Responsibilities:
-Getting the children ready for school
-Driving the children to and from school and activities
-Preparing and cooking meals and snacks for the children
-Arranging and scheduling activities and playdates
-Overseeing homework
-Keep the family updated on daily and weekly activities

Household Responsibilities:
-Running errands (grocery shopping, dry cleaning, returning purchases)
-Managing the family schedule
-Light laundry and housekeeping

Ideal candidate must be dependable, organized, punctual, positive, proactive, reliable, active, and have a happy and calm disposition. Additionally, the candidate should be college-educated and MUST be a non-smoker. Nanny MUST drive and have their own transportation. Salary is $17-22/hour with generous paid vacation time. All candidates must have 5+ years of private home experience and be legal to work in the United States. Please email kirstin@alteregoconcierge.com to apply or for more details.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Part-Time Nanny Needed- Barrington, IL


Part-Time nanny needed for family in Barrington. Schedule is Monday-Friday 1:30pm-5/6:00pm, and Saturdays from late morning-early evening. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-Overall care of the children
-Helping pick up children from school/drive to activities
-Homework help as needed
-Occasional light meal prep

Must be excellent with children, speak good English,  have experience working in a private household and have excellent references. To apply or for more information, please e-mail mallory@alteregoconcierge.com

Thursday, October 3, 2013

French-Speaking Nanny Needed- Lake Forest, IL


Full-time French-speaking nanny needed for a family with two children in Lake Forest. Hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm with some flexibility for occasional date nights or overnights (parents rarely travel without the children unless for work). Duties include:

Driving children to and from school and appointments
Engaging the children in age-appropriate games and activities
Preparing healthy snacks and meals for the children
Light housekeeping and laundry related to the children
Occasional errand running related to the children (buying clothes, planning birthday parties, etc.)

The ideal candidate is kind, creative, active, and passionate about French language and culture. Ideally the nanny should be a native French speaker, but family is open to a candidate with a strong grasp of the language. Candidates must be legal to work in the United States and have 5+ years of nanny experience. A driver is preferred but not a deal-breaker. Salary is $18-22/hour, DOE. To apply or for more information, please email kirstin@alteregoconcierge.com

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Full-Time Mandarin Speaking Nanny Needed For Immediate Start – Kenilworth, IL

Nanny needed for formal household in Kenilworth. Schedule is Monday – Friday, typically 7am-6pm, but family will let nanny leave early when they can. Salary is $22-25/hr, DOE. Responsiblities include, but are not limited to:

- driving children to/from school
- helping with homework
- assisting with teaching them Mandarin (both parents are fluent)
- overall child development (signing them up for classes, arranging play dates, etc)
- meal prep (only for the children)
- children's laundry

Must have a valid driver's license. Must speak fluent Mandarin and excellent English. Must have prior experience working in a private home and have excellent references. To apply, please email lindsay@alteregoconcierge.com

Tagalog Speaking Housekeeper Needed- Chicago, IL (Old Town)


Tagalog speaking housekeeper needed for home in Old Town. Schedule is Monday-Friday, 40-45/hours a week. Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-Deep cleaning of the home
-Laundry and ironing
-Household organization projects
-Occasional errand-running
-Occasional meal prep

Candidate must be flexible to work occasional nights/weekends as needed. Must have experience working in a private home and have excellent references. To apply, please e-mail resume to mallory@alteregoconcierge.com

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Partial Live-In Nanny Needed


Experienced nanny needed for a family with one school-aged child in the Gold Coast. Schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm with live-in care needed Monday-Friday. The ideal candidate is active, knowledgeable about child development, flexible, loving, and creative.

Start date is ASAP and salary is $16-22/hour, DOE. Candidates must be legal to work in the United States and have 5+ years of nanny experience, preferably with some live-in experience. To apply or for more information, please contact kirstin@alteregoconcierge.com

Weekend Housekeeper Needed- Chicago, IL


Part-time housekeeper needed in the Gold Coast. Duties include:

-Deep cleaning of the home
-Laundry and ironing
-Household organization projects
-Occasional errand-running

Candidates must be available to work on both Saturdays and Sundays, be legal to work in the United States, and have 3+ years of housekeeping experience in private homes. Salary is $15-20/hour, DOE. To apply or for more information, please contact kirstin@alteregoconcierge.com

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Full-Time Nanny Needed for Immediate Hire- Northbrook, IL


Nanny needed for Northbrook family — IMMEDIATE hire. The family is looking to hire a nanny from 1pm-7/8pm, Monday-Friday for their two children, ages 8 (girl) and 6 (boy). The salary is $525 week net after taxes plus a $50 stipend for gas. The main responsibilities include: overall care of the children, picking them up from school/taking them to activities, helping with the kids laundry, preparing dinner, and helping with homework. 

Must have prior experience working in a private home and have excellent references. To apply, please e-mail mallory@alteregoconcierge.com

Monday, September 16, 2013

Part Time Housekeeper Needed- Chicago (Gold Coast)


Formal household in the Gold Coast is looking for a part time Executive Housekeeper. This is a temp-to-permanent position and requires a minimum commitment of 2 months. Duties include, but are not limited to, deep cleaning of the entire home, organization, laundry and ironing. Interviewing ASAP; start date is immediate and as soon as tomorrow! Salary DOE.

Please email lindsay@alteregoconcierge.com to apply or for more details. All candidates must have at least 3 years of private household experience with verifiable references and be legal to work in the United States.

Monday, September 9, 2013

Night Nurse Needed- Chicago, IL

Night nurse needed for 6 week old baby in Chicago – start date is IMMEDIATE. Nurse will be needed on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6pm until 7am. Salary is DOE. Must be available to start immediately and have excellent references. To apply e-mail mallory@alteregoconcierge.com

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Part-Time Housekeeper Needed for 3/Days/Week- Barrington, IL


3 day/week child-friendly housekeeper needed immediately for home in Barrington. Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Deep Cleaning on the entire home
Laundry & Ironing
Organizing
Keeping track of household inventory (cleaning supplies)
Occasional cooking and grocery shopping. 

Schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Friday (some flexibility for the right candidate) for 9 hours each day. Salary is $17/hour. Candidate must have their own vehicle. Must have prior experience cleaning in a private home and have excellent references. To apply or for more information, please e-mail resume to mallory@alteregoconcierge.com.

Monday, August 12, 2013

Full-Time Live-In Nanny Needed ASAP-Los Angeles, CA


Full-time live-in career nanny needed for a high-profile client in Los Angeles, CA. The family travels extensively between multiple estates, including homes in the United States and internationally. Duties include general childcare for two children, planning and executing educational and engaging activities, cooking light, healthy meals for the children, packing the children for trips, and managing the children’s calendar.
 
Candidates must be comfortable with extensive travel, have a valid passport, and have 5+ years of nanny experience. Candidates must value confidentiality, be creative and passionate about child development, and have experience working with high-profile families. Salary depends on experience and includes benefits. Start date is immediate. Email lindsay@alteregoconcierge.com to apply or for more information.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Part-Time Nanny Needed- Chicago, IL


Part-Time Nanny needed for two children ages (3 and 5 and a half years old) in Kinzie Park. Schedule is:

Monday 12pm-6pm
Tuesday 8am-6pm
Friday 12pm-6pm

Responsibilities include picking the children up from school, overall childcare, light cleaning, and light cooking. Candidate must have 3+ years experience, car is not required, and must have excellent references! IMMEDIATE HIRE - Start date will be August 26th, but family is looking to conduct interviews next week! Salary depends on experience. To apply, please e-mail resume AND hourly rate to lindsay@alteregoconcierge.com.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Full-time Gardener Needed for Palm Beach Estate- FL

Full-time gardener needed for a large, Palm Beach Estate. Responsibilities include lawn maintenance (mowing, aerating, and watering), landscaping, care of flower beds, and routine maintenance of landscaping fixtures. Position is year-round and the schedule is Monday-Thursday, 35-40 hours/week. Salary is $15-18/hour, DOE. Ideal candidate is friendly, experienced, and trustworthy. Must be legal to work in the United States, speak strong English, and have 3+ years of experience working as a gardener. Please email kirstin@alteregoconcierge.com to apply or for more information.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Full-Time Nanny Manager Needed – Gold Coast

Single mom in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago is looking for a fantastic Nanny Manager to start ASAP. Schedule will be Monday-Friday, 40-45 hours/week with some flexibility needed since the mom owns a business. Rough schedule will be 10:30-6:30, with weeknights needed on occasion. Nanny will be responsible for caring for one five-year-old girl. Duties include the following:

Childcare Responsibilities:
-Picking the child up from school
-Scheduling playdates
-Arranging and scheduling activities
-Ability to get on the ground and play with the child, including make-believe play
-Take photos of child and keep the family updated on daily and weekly activities

Household Responsibilities:
-Grocery shopping
-Preparing and cooking healthy vegetarian meals
-Laundry
-Household organization
-Light cleaning/dusting
-Managing mail and phone calls
-Petcare (feeding pets, walking dog, changing cat litter)

Ideal candidate must be interactive, kind, dependable, clean, organized, punctual, and professional. Additionally, the nanny must be passionate about childcare, child development, social and emotional learning and have great energy and a positive attitude. The ability to speak Spanish and/or play an instrument is a plus but is not required. Nanny MUST drive and while a car is preferred, it is not necessary. Family keeps a vegetarian diet and has two pets, a cat and a dog. Salary is $15-22/hour with paid vacation time. All candidates must have 5+ years of nanny experience and be legal to work in the United States. Please email kirstin@alteregoconcierge.com to apply or for more details. 

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Full Time Executive Assistant – Los Angeles, CA (Beverly Hills)

Executive Assistant needed for music industry exec in Los Angeles. Ideal candidate must have 3+ years experience within the music industry, be looking for a long-term commitment, be a quick thinker, and have the ability to multi-task. Schedule is Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm, plus occasional late nights and weekends. Salary is $15-20/hour, with health insurance after 3 months. Start date is ASAP. To apply, or for more details, email lindsay@alteregoconcierge.com.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Full-Time Child-Friendly Housekeeper Needed- Chicago, IL (Lincoln Park)


Full-Time Child-Friendly Housekeeper needed for Lincoln Park family. Family has two children, ages 10 and 14 years old. Family is relocating to the states from London in the beginning of October, and is looking for someone to start in mid-August while their home gets settled and construction finalizes. Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-Overall deep cleaning of the home
-Laundry & Ironing
-Organizing
-Running errands (grocery shopping, dry cleaning, etc.)
-Preparing and cooking meals as needed

Schedule would be Monday-Friday 10 or 11am-7pm, with flexibility to stay overnight with the children if the parents go to their other residence in London. Candidate must have experience cooking in previous positions and be pet friendly (family has one dog) and willing to walk the dog on occasion. Driving is handy, although not a deal breaker. Salary is $18-25/hour, paid vacation/holidays, discretionary bonus, and potential health insurance after the first year. Family is looking for a candidate who will commit to a long-term commitment. To apply please e-mail resume to mallory@alteregoconcierge.com

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Full-Time Nanny/Personal Assistant Needed- Chicago, IL


Full-Time Nanny/Personal Assistant needed for family in the Loop. Family has one child who is 11 months old. Candidate must have experience working as both a nanny/personal assistant. Must be pet friendly (family has two small dogs), willing to travel with the family on occasion, and be flexible for the occasional date night. Candidate must be hardworking, have a passion for childcare, have a positive attitude, and willing to adapt to schedule changes when necessary. Salary is DOE. 

To apply, please e-mail resume to mallory@alteregoconcierge.com. Start date is ASAP but flexible for the right person.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Temporary Houseman/Handyman for Saturdays- Chicago, IL

Temporary Houseman/Handyman needed for Saturdays with a client who lives in Lincoln Park. Houseman would work 4-5 hours every Saturday morning from July 13-October 2013. Salary is $20-25/hour, DOE. Duties include overall outdoor maintenance--cleaning gutters, windows, organizing the garage, sweeping patio and clearing debris, etc. Client has landscapers for mowing the lawn, gardening, etc.

Please email info@alteregoconcierge.com to apply if interested. 

Part-Time Household Assistant Needed for Retired Senior- Winnetka, IL

Retired elderly woman in Winnetka seeking a part-time Household Assistant to join her fully staffed home for an on-call position. Assistant will be guaranteed 80 per month, which must be flexible to fill in when full-time staff requests time off, are out sick, etc. Shifts will be a minimum of 3 hours and Assistant will be notified as far in advance when needed to work. Duties include meal preparation, errands, and just overall companionship to woman. Ideal candidate is college educated, loves to read and discuss current events, has 3+ years of experience working as an elder companion, can be available for a flexible schedule and often at a moment's notice, and lives within 15 miles of Winnetka. Start date is flexible but ideally in August. 

To apply, please email lindsay@alteregoconcierge.com or for more details. 

Monday, July 1, 2013

Full-Time Chinese or Tagalog-Speaking Housekeeper Needed- Chicago, IL


Full-time, Chinese or Tagalog-speaking housekeeper needed for a large home in Chicago, IL.  Housekeeper's schedule is SET as is:


Saturday - 8:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday - OFF
Monday 12:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday - 12:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday - 8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday - OFF
Friday - 12:00pm - 8:30pm


 Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•   Deep cleaning of the home
•   Organizing the home
•   Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe maintenance

Candidate must have 5+ years previous experience working in a formal household to qualify. Candidate must be professional, honest, and able to work well with others. Start date is ASAP. Ideal candidate must have excellent references, and be legal to work in the United States. Salary $20-25/hour, DOE. Email your resume to kirstin@alteregoconcierge.com to apply.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Full-Time Live-Out Estate Manager Needed- Chicago, IL


Gold Coast couple is looking for a top-notch Estate Manager to oversee their Chicago home. Couple also has three other homes, though the responsibilities pertain solely to the Gold Coast property.

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

-Responsible for daily operations on property
-Hiring and overseeing household staff
-Handling errands and purchasing
-Overseeing vendors, contractors, and act as a liaison on site
-Completing home organization projects
-Assisting with events, projects, etc.
-Providing continuity between employer's other homes
-Scheduling routine maintenance at residences

Ideal candidate will have a keen eye to detail, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and the ability to anticipate an employer's needs in advance. Candidates must be honest, professional, flexible, down-to-earth, and prioritize confidentiality and discretion. Candidates must be cat-friendly, able to drive, and be willing to travel. Schedule is Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm but candidate must be on-call to ensure the property runs smoothly at all times. ALL applicants must have 5+years experience as an Estate Manager and be currently living in the Chicago area. Start date is late August. Salary is open for the right person and includes full benefits. Please email kirstin@alteregoconcerge.com to apply.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Part-Time Private Chef Needed- Evanston, IL

Evanston family of three looking for a chef to come to their home to prepare dinner for Monday-Friday. Schedule will be two days/week, when the chef comes to the home to prepare meals for the week. Family is flexible as to what days the meals are prepared, and is looking for someone who is open to all types of cuisine, especially Indian. Chef will be responsible for all grocery shopping as well. Day rate DOE. To apply or for more information, please e-mail mallory@alteregoconcierge.com

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Full-Time Nanny Needed- Chicago, IL (Lincoln Park)

Lincoln Park (DePaul neighborhood) family of four is seeking a full-time nanny to join their home. Position is Monday-Friday, 7:15am-6pm with flexibility on occasion. On Tuesdays the start time will be at 6:15am. Duties include, but are not limited to: getting children ready in the morning, meal preparation, driving children to school/activities, and helping with homework. Family is looking for someone loyal to go the extra step and help with shopping, birthday party planning, running errands, etc. Candidate must be able to drive and MUST be flexible. Interviewing ASAP. Start date is July 5. Salary is $15+/hr, DOE. To apply or for more details, please email Lindsay@alteregoconcierge.com.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Part-Time Child-Friendly Housekeeper Needed for 20-25 hours per week – Old Town (Chicago, IL


Child-Friendly Housekeeper needed for a wonderful young family in Old Town neighborhood of Chicago. Position is 2 full days (Monday/Thursday or Monday/Friday) per week plus occasional fill-in hours needed in the evenings or a weekend evening (to be mutually agreed upon in advance). Family will guarantee 20-25 hours per week. Primary responsibility will be deep cleaning and organizing the home, laundry, ironing, and upkeep. Family has 2 young children and would love the housekeeper to be able to pitch in for the nanny when needed (ie: watch one child while nanny is out with the other). Salary is DOE. Start date is July 2013, but flexible for the right person.

Candidate must have 3+ years experience working in a private home and be very detail oriented. To apply or for more details, please email Lindsay@alteregoconcierge.com.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

30-Hour Per Week Nanny Needed in Green Oaks, IL


Wonderful family in Green Oaks, IL, is seeking a 30-hour per week nanny to join their home asap. Schedule will be Monday-Friday from 1pm-7pm, and nanny will be responsible for childcare for 2 school aged children (1st and 4th grade). From 1-3 or 3:30, nanny will be responsible for light errands and housekeeping related to the children (children's laundry, meal prep, etc). At 3 or 3:30, nanny will pick up the children, drive them to activities and/or help with homework, play games, and overall assist with any needs until parents get home around 6:30 or 7. Family will guarantee compensation for 30 hours per week.

Nanny must be dog friendly, as family has a large (80 lb) but incredibly sweet dog. Nanny must drive but family will provide a vehicle for us during working hours. Nanny must swim, and ideally should be CPR certified. 

Ideal start date is no later than June 10th, but flexible for the right person. Salary is $15/hour. Please email kirstin@alteregoconcierge.com to apply or for more details.