Full Time Executive/Personal Assistant Needed- Chicago, IL

Private Chicago Employer seeking a full-time executive/personal assistant for newly formed office. Duties include:

• Daily office needs--phone and email correspondence, filing, calendar scheduling and maintenance, and sorting mail

• Account management (office supplies/machines/vendors/payables/etc.)

• Acting as a liaison between home and Family office—working with Principals, Estate Manager, Drivers, etc.

• Coordinating heavy travel schedule—private/commercial flights, car service, lodging/hotels, luggage shipments, itinerary preparation and maintenance

• IT Support- must be proficient with PDA/Smartphones and computers

Ideal candidate is extremely professional, punctual, reliable, honest, efficient, and able to anticipate needs/requires little micro managing. Assistant should also be tech savvy, resourceful, and able to work autonomously from office yet comfortable working with a formally staffed household. This role is for a true team player that is able to offer full support to the employer—occasional late evening calls or weekend availability is a must.

Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8-5, with flexibility and accessibility when needed. Salary is $70-100K, DOE, plus paid vacation, performance based bonus, and health insurance. Start date is ASAP. Great opportunity for long-term growth.

Full-Time House Manager Needed for Formal Residence in Downtown Chicago

Private entrepreneurial couple in downtown Chicago are seeking a highly experienced, formally trained House Manager for their Chicago home. Duties include overall hands on residential maintenance in conjunction with 2-4 other staff members as well as servicing and repairs, coordinating and overseeing events/parties, light cooking, driving, household errands, overseeing staff, managing the daily flow of duties and expectations, cleaning, etc. House Manager will be overseeing the staff, but this is a very large property that requires all hands on deck when it comes to cleaning. House Manager MUST be comfortable working in an extremely formal work environment and ok wearing a uniform. Must be able to wear a lot of hats in order to make the home run smoothly. Calm yet professional demeanor is needed! 

Schedule is Monday-Friday, 10-8 (when employer is in residence, shorter hours when not), live out with flexibility required for weekend events and entertaining. Ideal candidate has very long-term references, 7-10/years of experience and formal training at a school would be preferred. Salary is $60-95K, DOE, plus full benefits package. Start is ASAP! 

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. 

Part Time Housekeeper Needed- Chicago, IL

Part-Time Housekeeper needed for Gold Coast/Streeterville residence for 25-30 hrs/week. Hours and days can be flexible, but must be Monday-Friday and at least 5 hours per shift. Duties include cleaning and household upkeep, ironing, laundry, light cooking, errands, grocery shopping, vacation preparations/packing, assistance with dinner parties and various events, and personal shopping. Ideal housekeeper has an eye for detail, is meticulous, incredibly organized, can help with household management, and is able to work autonomously. 


Position has ability to grow to full-time hours in the near future, or can stay part-time for the right candidate. Hire is ASAP- interviews taking place this week and next! Email info@alteregoconcierge.com with "Part Time Chicago Housekeeper" as the subject. 

Executive Assistant Needed for Finance Company CEO

Financial Company's CEO based in Chicago area seeking a highly experienced executive assistant ASAP. Ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience assisting C-level finance executive, great computer skills, is professional, flexible, easygoing, personable, but can easily draw the line between employer/employee relationship. Long-term references a plus, and must be looking for a VERY long-term commitment. 

Duties include managing incredibly busy calendar, including frequent domestic and international travel, scheduling appointments, email correspondence, phone support, etc. Duties vary day-to-day, and EA should be a self-starter who can multi-task and adapt easily. 

Schedule is 45-50/hours per week, but on-call 24/7. Applicants MUST have a minimum of 7 years of experience as an executive assistant in the finance industry to apply, be currently based in the Chicago area or able to relocate ASAP, and be able to start within 2-4 weeks. Salary is OPEN! Top benefits package including insurance, 401K, etc. Great company and employer to work for--amazing opportunity! Email info@alteregoconcierge.com to apply. ONLY applicants who meet ALL of the above criteria will be contacted. 

Full Time Live OUT Nanny- Washington DC

Updated to posting http://alteregoconcierge.blogspot.com/2012/02/live-in-nanny-needed-washington-dc.html


Family is now open to LIVE OUT--nanny just must be willing to occasionally help out with a late evening if need be. This is a wonderful position with the most genuine, kind employers! 

Live In Nanny Needed- Washington, DC

Professional family seeking a highly experienced, true career nanny to join their family ASAP. Family has a ten month old daughter and may be expecting another child in the near future.  Schedule is 8-10 hours per day, live-in, with most weekends and evenings off.  Occasional date nights and weekend events may be needed so nanny must be flexible and open to helping whenever needed.  Ideal nanny has worked in a similar position and has lived in for a minimum of 2-5 years.  A long term commitment is also a requirement of this position. 

Duties include transportation to/from activities, overall care for daughter, and light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation related to the daughter.  Also, willingness to help with running errands and organization in the home is a plus.  Ideal candidate is great with communicating to parents regarding any needs/issues within the home,  has infant experience, and can help with typical growth and development issues.  Ideally nanny should have their drivers license and own car, but option of using the family car is available if needed.  Nanny must speak English, but a second language is also preferred. Nanny should be a positive, mature, outgoing, creative, and energetic personality who is willing to help foster their daughters growth and learning.    

Compensation is $16-20/hour gross.  Separate space for living is provided and includes a bedroom, sitting room, and bathroom.  Nanny can live-in on days off. 

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 toinfo@alteregoconcierge.com.

Full Time Entry Level Personal Assistant Needed- Chicago, IL

Chicago entrepreneur seeks an entry-level assistant for both personal and executive duties. The ideal candidate is incredibly articulate, professional, and eager to wear many hats/act as a sort of gatekeeper. The assistant should be very detail oriented and be a quick thinker--someone who has impeccable follow through and can anticipate an employer's needs without needing a lot of direction. Assistant must be very Internet/Computer savvy and be versed with using a Blackberry. A car is not needed but a valid driver's license with clean driving record required. 

Duties include but not limited to:

• Answering phones 
• Drafting email correspondence 
• Running errands, such as grocery shopping, car maintenance, dry cleaning, post office, etc
• Hiring household staff, such as housekeeper 
• Coordinating schedule for business and personal 
• Arranging reservations, travel bookings, and appointments
• Event planning and execution--such as overseeing vendors, invitations, etc

The schedule is Monday-Friday full-time, with occasional weekend availability if needed. Candidate will be based in the office but frequently working at employer's home nearby. Small office environment but Employer's business is growing at a rapid rate, and this is an incredible opportunity for hands on learning. This is NOT a position for the short-term--this is for someone who is eager to be an assistant for many years to come and who is looking to grow with a company/individual. 

Salary is $30,000-$35,000/year plus flexible vacation policy, as well as medical benefits if needed. Generous raise/bonus based upon performance and again--great opportunity to grow with this employer.

Full Time Personal Assistant Needed- New York, NY

Professional couple with two young children seeking a full-time, energetic, can-do PA to join their very busy household. Both parents have thriving careers and need someone who can juggle every task from calendar maintenance, travel arrangements, personal shopping, to being an extra hand to the nanny on occasion. This position is ideal for a PA with 2-3 years experience who wants to find THE family for a long-term position. PA should be at ease working with a public personality. 


Schedule is Monday-Friday, 9-6, with very rare weekend hours needed. Family is very respectful of PA's personal time, and try to draw distinct lines between work and home life. 


A driver who is comfortable in NYC is preferred. Salary $40-50K plus health insurance and tons of room for growth (and perks!). 

Full-Time Housekeeper Needed- Evanston, IL

Extremely busy Evanston family seeking a full-time housekeeper ASAP to join their home. Ideal candidate is great with deep cleaning, getting a household organized and on track, and has long-term references as a housekeeper in the surrounding areas. Housekeeper should be comfortable being the family’s go-to—whenever an extra set of hands is needed! Duties include cleaning, organizing, ironing and laundry, and light cooking. Family has children but this position is not a nanny role.

Housekeeper must drive, have own vehicle, and be comfortable running light errands. Schedule is 40 hours per week, exact times to be determined. Salary is $16-19/hour AFTER taxes, plus paid vacation and holidays. Email info@alteregoconcierge.com to apply. All applicants MUST have a minimum of 3 years private home experience in similar role. 

Full Time Housekeeper Needed- Chicago, IL

Professional, active Chicago couple seeking a full-time housekeeper to join their fully staffed home. Ideal candidate is service-oriented, and who understands how to maintain a “Martha Stewart level of excellence” in a home. Duties include daily cleaning, organizing, care of fine art and linens, grocery shopping, dry cleaning and wardrobe maintenance, and prep cooking. Housekeeper should be extremely loyal, honest, and have long-term references with the same employer. Household maintains a “green” environment so housekeeper should have knowledge of various cleaning products, as client is chemically sensitive.

No children or pets. Start date is ASAP. Salary is completely open based on experience. Email info@alteregoconcierge.com to apply. All applicants MUST have a minimum of 3 years private home experience in similar role. 

Full Time Personal Assistant Needed- Chicago, IL

Busy professional Chicago businesswoman seeking a full-time 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 January 2012. Salary is completely open based on experience. Email info@alteregoconcierge.com to apply. All applicants MUST have a minimum of 3 years private home experience in similar role. 

Full Time Live Out Nanny Needed- Chicago, IL

Professional couple in Old Town area of Chicago seeking a full-time, live-out nanny for their newborn baby girl. Ideal candidate is college educated, has 3 years of experience (including infant), reliable, flexible with few commitments, driver with own vehicle, and looking for a long-term commitment. Schedule requires long hours--7am-7pm Monday-Friday, but family will consider a relief nanny in the near future for evenings. Duties include everything related to the baby, and light family errands during downtime. Family requires limited to no travel for the nanny. 


Salary is $50-60K, DOE, plus paid holidays, vacation, and health insurance. Start date is no later than March 1, 2012, but sooner for the right candidate. Email info@alteregoconcierge.com to apply or for additional information.