Executive Assistant/Office Manager Needed- Chicago, IL (River North)

Executive Assistant/Office Manager needed for a newly established family office in Chicago, IL (River North). The ideal candidate must be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist the President and CEO with his daily schedule, which includes calendar management, as well as travel arrangements.
• Provide executive administrative support to the team which includes but is not limited to: greeting visitors, answering incoming calls, arranging meetings and conference calls, managing calendars, coordinating travel, expense reports, running occasional errands, etc. 
• Perform general office/facilities management duties which includes but is not limited to: developing and organizing office operations and procedures, negotiating new vendor contracts, maintaining office facilities and supplies, be the liaison between outside vendors and office, managing office inventory, etc. 
• Assist with various Human Resource functions that include: orienting new employees, screening and hiring potential new administrative staff, training/managing new staff members, etc.

The successful candidate will be exceedingly well organized and flexible, and will enjoy supporting a small office of diverse people and programs. Must have 5+ years of administrative experience in an office setting and have demonstrated the ability to manage complex tasks and prioritize competing demands in order to meet deadlines. Must have a sense of humor, be outgoing and level-headed, assertive, flexible and honest. Salary is commensurate upon experience and includes a full benefits package. Target start date is July 1, 2016 but may be flexible. To apply and for additional information, please e-mail resume to info@alteregoconcierge.com. 

Assistant Ranch Manager Needed- Aspen, CO

Assistant Ranch Manager needed in Aspen, Colorado to help oversee an extensive property, which consists of a single family home, horse barn, irrigation systems, trail systems, Ranch Manager's home and facilities garage. Assistant will assist the Ranch Manager in daily duties which include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the "natural" portions of the property which include: 
  • Walking & bridle trails
  • Naturally occurring springs
  • Drainage areas
  • Debris flow protection
• Preparing & setting up the main residence in advance of visits by the principles
• Maintaining all buildings on the Ranch, including all building systems (HVAC, plumbing, septic and fire protection)
• Assisting with the seasonal needs needs of the property (snow removal, summer set up, etc.)
• Assisting in feeding of animals (cows)

Candidate must have knowledge of use, care and maintenance of various equipment including tractors, snowmobiles, snow blowers, pumps, etc. Must be able to perform heavy lifting and extensive manual labor, and be able to work at high altitudes in hot and cold conditions. Candidates must have a good attitude, be a team player, and be able to take direction from the Ranch Manager. 

Schedule is Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:30pm, with occasional flexibility needed for nights and/or weekends when the family is in residence. Must be looking to make a long-term commitment and have your own reliable vehicle. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes an excellent benefits package. To apply and for additional details, please e-mail resume to info@alteregoconcierge.com. 

Personal Assistant Needed- Chicago, IL (Lincoln Park)

Personal Assistant needed for busy family with two young children in Chicago, IL (Lincoln Park).

Schedule requires flexibility for events/parties but an average will be Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

PA will be responsible for overseeing the residence, staff members, and vendors in addition to Assistant responsibilities. The ideal candidate is someone who considers him/herself “in the know”—the best restaurants, latest trends, new products, great locations for travel, how to put together a great dinner party, etc.—and who is looking to be a long-term Assistant. Duties include but are not limited to:

• House management (researching vendors, scheduling, getting quotes, and overseeing renovation and seasonal projects)
• Heavy calendar management and scheduling
• Communicating with other staff members (Nanny and Housekeeper) and the Family Office to ensure continuity between business/personal schedules
• Coordinating and overseeing travel, as well as assisting with preparing family for trips (packing suitcases, shipping items, etc.)
• Personal shopping such as purchasing supplies, gifts, handling returns, and running errands
• Planning and executing events, dinner parties, charitable functions, and family gatherings
• General phone and email correspondence, sorting mail, and handling bill payments

Applicants should have managerial experience, strong computer skills/be tech-savvy, incredibly organized, have a strong attention to detail, be able to multi-task, and have 2-3 years of experience (minimum) working in high-end homes as an Assistant. Candidates must also drive, have his/her own reliable vehicle, and be child-friendly.

Salary is $70-90,000 and includes a monthly stipend for health insurance. Start date is asap but may be flexible for the right person. To apply or for more details, please email info@alteregoconcierge.com.

Full-time Nanny Needed- Chicago, IL (Old Town)

Family in Old Town is seeking a professional, long-term, live-out, full-time Nanny for their family. Family has five children (four school aged and one toddler; Nanny will primarily be tending to the needs of the toddler but is responsible for all five children).Schedule is 40 hours/ week, Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm; occasional flexibility needed but not often (and weekend hours are never required). Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-Taking care of the children (mainly the toddler, as the other children are in school full-time)

-Picking up the children from school & taking then to after school activities

-Help with the children’s laundry

-Light housekeeping (no deep cleaning required; family has a part-time housekeeper)

-Occasional help with pets (family has two small dogs)

Family is looking for a long-term commitment and someone who is outgoing, organized, committed and mild-mannered. Nanny must drive ( a car will be provided) and will be responsible for picking up the other children from school and driving them to activities. 

Salary is $800-1000/week (DOE) and family will provide a stipend for health insurance + paid vacation/holidays. Start date is as soon as possible. To apply and for additional information, please e-mail Mallory@alteregoconcierge.com. 

Professional Career Nanny Needed- Chicago, IL (Lincoln Park)

Professional working couple in Chicago, IL (Lincoln Park) is seeking a full-time, live-out Nanny to care for their two young children. Schedule is Monday-Friday from 9am-7pm, with occasional flexibility for a date night or overnight when the parents are traveling on business a big plus (but not a deal breaker). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Overall care of two young children—child development, reading, playing games, planning fun activities, coordinating playdates, etc.
• Take children to and from school, activities, and playdates
• Preparing meals with an emphasis on healthy, organic nutrition
• Overall household and family organization projects (i.e.: storing and/or donating clothes when outgrown, toys, etc.)
• Finding age appropriate classes, activities, and suggestions to discuss with the parents
• Travel with the family on occasion

Ideal candidate is a true professional career Nanny who is social, outgoing, interested in child development, adaptable, a good communicator who is confident yet respectful of the parents’ decisions, dependable, and a team player who is willing to pitch in wherever needed (though childcare is the top priority). Applicants ideally should drive and have own reliable vehicle (though family is open to providing a car). Salary is DOE; paid vacation and holidays offered, and family is open to offering health insurance. Start date is asap, but flexible for the right candidate. To apply or for more details, please email info@alteregoconcierge.com.

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

Sweet family of four is seeking a full-time Housekeeper to care for their single family home in Chicago, IL (Lincoln Park). Schedule will be Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week (likely 7am-3pm). Housekeeper must be child-friendly, comfortable caring for the family’s dog, and have basic Internet skills (i.e.: ordering supplies online, using applications such as Instacart for groceries, etc.)

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Daily deep cleaning and maintenance of the home (washing floors, scrubbing bathrooms, wiping down the kitchen, laundry, ironing, changing linens, etc.)
• Walking the family’s dog twice daily
• Maintaining inventory and restocking supplies when needed
• Assisting with packing/unpacking suitcases when family travels
• Handling family’s dry cleaning (picking up/dropping off)
• Overseeing and managing vendors
• Other duties as needed, such as wrapping gifts, etc. 

Housekeeper should speak good English, be very detail oriented and an excellent deep cleaner, and ideally be looking to make a long-term commitment. Compensation is DOE and family offers great benefits (paid vacation and paid holidays); health insurance is also an option for the right candidate. Ideal start date is as soon as possible, but family is willing to wait for the right person. To apply or for more details, please email info@alteregoconcierge.com.

Full Time Live In Housekeeper Needed- Chicago, IL (North Suburbs)

Private Family in the north suburbs of Chicago is seeking a Full-Time, Live-In Housekeeper to join their team. Schedule will be 45-50 hours/week and flexibility is required. Ideal candidate is energetic, has a positive, can-do attitude, a strong work ethic, is detail-oriented, and works well autonomously.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·      All aspects of general housekeeping including deep cleaning

·      Supervising and directing other housekeeper(s)

·      Maintaining home to be ready for guests at all times

·      Laundry, ironing, care of delicate fabrics, packing/unpacking for frequent travel, dropping off dry-cleaning, and seasonal wardrobe maintenance

·      General household organization (closets, pantries, cabinets, etc.)

·      Preparing fresh, healthy meals and snacks for family

·      Conducting household inventories and purchasing supplies and groceries

·      Coordinating with vendors and contractors regarding household maintenance and repairs

·      Assisting with dinner and cocktail parties (family typically has one/month)

·      Greeting guests, answering phone calls, taking messages, receiving mail and packages

·      Running errands and managing special requests

·      Indoor pool maintenance such as tidying the deck, etc.

·      Traveling to family's other homes as required

Requirements:

·      A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a large, formal home

·      Experience properly caring for fine art, antiques and furniture

·      Experience polishing fine surfaces such as marble, silver, and crystal

·      Must love working with children

·      Pet-friendly (dog)

·      Must have a valid driver’s license

·      Must know how to swim

Salary is commensurate with experience and includes an excellent benefits package. Start date is ASAP.