Job Description

Household Manager and Personal Assistant

Location: Charleston, SC (Needs to live in Downtown Charleston or Mount Pleasant).

• Job Type: Full-Time

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Household Manager to oversee daily household operations and ensure a smooth, well-coordinated home environment. In this role, you’ll manage staff, vendors, schedules, maintenance needs, and support family logistics — helping create a structured, welcoming, and efficiently run household

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Household & Family Operations:

• Hire, train, and supervise household staff (e.g., housekeepers, nannies, chefs, drivers)
• Oversee daily household operations, maintenance schedules, and vendor relationships
• Manage household budgets, purchasing, and inventory control
• Coordinate household repairs, contractor scheduling, and ongoing upkeep
• Monitor household supply inventories and reorder proactively
• Conduct regular household check-ins to confirm priorities and task completion
• Support logistics and coordination for family needs and routines
• Provide support when the Owner is traveling to ensure continuity of household care

Travel, Events & Personal Assistance:

• Coordinate family and personal travel, itineraries, and logistics as needed
• Plan and support personal and family events
• Assist with errands, household organization, special projects, and occasional light cleaning
• Assist with pet care and occasional childcare support when required

Additional Responsibilities:

• Problem-solve and respond calmly to unexpected household needs
• Assist with family-related coordination, communication, and planning

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Household Manager, Personal Assistant, Estate Manager, or similar role

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Calm, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic family environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Primarily in-home with occasional outdoor or errand-related tasks
• Ability to work in varying South Carolina weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive independently
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Periodic bending/stooping and extended standing

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.

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