Estate/Private Service

 Updated on March 16, 2026

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTIAL STAFF (Partial Listing)

 Harper Associates handles many exclusive residential staffing assignments for prominent executive families. Recent experience in luxurious private residences, along with outstanding references from previous employers are required for consideration.

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER (PART-TIME) - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

We are seeking a professionally trained, self-directed Housekeeper to maintain a beautiful home. In addition to full scale cleaning and laundry, this individual will need to iron linens and clothing on a daily basis, put groceries away, break down boxes, take out trash, set tables, etc..  Requires an energetic person who is strong and able to lift heavier items. Position is 5 days/week, at least 5 hours/day. Days/hours can be flexible (possibly 9am-3pm) but must include Mondays and Saturdays or Sundays when principal is in town.

$35-$40/hr.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

NANNY (FULL-TIME) - ANN ARBOR, MI (START IN APRIL)

Wonderful, professional couple with two children (4 and 7 years old) and one on the way is seeking a great Nanny who has experience with newborns. This is an ideal opportunity for an energetic career nanny interested in a long-term role.  Monday-Friday, daytime hours (i.e. 8:30-5pm or similar). $30-$35/hr.  Job description will be shared with qualified candidates.  Position will start in April; will be trained by current nanny of several years.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

NANNY (FULL-TIME) - WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI

If you are a nanny who loves being busy and you have recent experience caring for multiple toddlers, we have an excellent full-time opportunity available. We are looking for someone who enjoys engaging the children in age-appropriate activities within the home. Monday-Friday, daytime hours to be mutually agreed upon. Great wages!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI

We are seeking a professional, service-oriented housekeeper who is comfortable working in a formal home. Tuesday through Friday, 10am-3pm daily (20 hours/week). Must be very knowledgeable of fine materials and surfaces (marble, hardwood, silver, delicate fabrics, etc.) and also have the ability to do some ironing (primarily sheets). Excellent wages.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Gorgeous, very high-end home requires the expertise of a highly skilled Estate Housekeeper to keep the home in pristine condition. Must have extensive experience handling fine art, furniture, silver, marble and wood floors. Laundry and some ironing is also required. Full-time position. Excellent wages and benefit package offered.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

HOUSE MANAGER / PERSONAL ASSISTANT - NORTHVILLE, MI

Seeking an experienced, tech savvy Household Manager/Personal Assistant to support two owners of a family business/family office based in Northville, MI, with a secondary property in Northern Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day household and property operations (homes, autos, boat).
• Plan and manage projects (renovations, decorating, construction), budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, travel, events, and personal/business activities.
• Maintain inventories, supplies, and seasonal planning.
• Provide regular updates and assist with real estate-related activities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years supporting business owners or in luxury service/property management.
• Strong leadership, organization, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Tech-savvy (Google Workspace, AI tools) with excellent communication skills.

$90-$100K plus benefits.
We are seeking local candidates or those with close ties to Michigan.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

PERSONAL ASSISTANT (PRIVATE FAMILY) - BLOOMFIELD, MI HYBRID $40/HOUR

Seeking a discreet, organized Personal Assistant for remote admin work and occasional on-site support. Duties include scheduling, email, bills, errands, vendor coordination, and household support. Requires experience in same capacity.

2–3 days/week (8–12 hrs). Start at 2 days; potential for 3^rd day later.

Send resume to ben@harperjobs.com. No phone calls please...

NANNY (PART-TIME): WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI

Great parents with three young children under the age of 3 need an extra set of hands!  Their full-time nanny works Monday-Thursday. We are in search of a part-time nanny with infant/toddler experience who is available on Fridays (~8am-6pm) and also able to work some hours on Saturday or Saturday (family is flexible regarding those hours). $30/hr.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjob.com

PRIVATE EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - UPPER EAST SIDE/MANHATTAN, NY

Prominent Couple residing in a luxury duplex apartment is seeking an outstanding full-time Housekeeper who has recently been employed in a formal home. Principals are in search of a highly organized, extremely detail oriented, professionally trained housekeeper. A flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently and as a team player is essential for success in this role. In addition to full scale housekeeping in a residence with stairs, this position will involve laundry, wardrobe maintenance, grocery shopping, running errands, maintaining household inventories and light cooking (not on a regular basis). The ideal candidate is already comfortable with basic table settings and fine dining service, antiques, fine art, exquisite linens, silver, glassware, etc.. Schedule is typically Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and occasional holidays. Uniform is required and provided by the employer.

Only local candidates will be considered. Must have a driver’s license; familiarity with the Upper East side strongly preferred for running errands.

$115,000-$125,000 ($55-$60+ per hour plus overtime) and exceptional benefits!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER - ANN ARBOR, MI

Seeking an exceptional part-time Estate Housekeeper with impeccably high standards to maintain a pristine, luxury private residence. This role requires expert-level cleaning, organization, laundry and fabric care, with a sharp eye for detail and discretion at all times. Responsibilities also include assisting with guests, ensuring the home is always presentation-ready and hospitality is delivered at the highest level. 3 days/week, daytime hours.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

NANNY - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Great family is searching for a long term, rockstar nanny to assist a hands-on mom with the care of three children. The children are 4.5 and 3 years old along with a newborn. The mom is very involved with the kids and the nanny will not typically handle all three children at once. In addition to loving children and having prior nanny experience with young kids, this person must also enjoy preparing food for the children and helping care for the family dog. The ideal person is kind, loyal, hardworking, and flexible. Schedule is Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10-12 hours/day until 8:30am-~8pm. There is potential for 5 days/week. The ideal nanny will have the ability to travel with the family, typically for 7-10 days during school/holiday breaks. $25-$30/hr.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Beautiful, 10,000 square foot private residence requires the expertise of an experienced professional housekeeper. Must be a team player as there is another housekeeper. Hours are 9am-2pm, with an option for 3, 4 or 5 days/week (15-25 hours weekly).  $30-35/hour. Must enjoy being around dogs and be interested in a long-term opportunity.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

FULL-TIME ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER - GROSSE POINTE, MI

Must have expertise working in exquisite estate with extensive antiques and fine art.

We are seeking a skilled and trained professional to work full-time as a housekeeper (9-5 five days a week).  Professional dress and behavior, and pleasant, calm demeanor is important. Must be able to work with others as part of the team.

The position is live-in but not in the house.  Condo is nearby for the housekeeper. Our client offers full medical health benefits, as well as an employer-matched 401-K plan, and a small life insurance policy. Paid vacation, sick days, bereavement days, and ten federal holiday days are provided.

We need someone who can begin within a month or so if relocation is required.

The skills needed include:

• Understands and has experience of how to work in a domestic situation and be of service.
• Hands-on housekeeping with the care of special surfaces, antiques, fine art and fine furnishings. Principals have detailed care and keep instructions for their things.
• Weekly, changing beds, bathrooms, linens, household laundry, dusting, vacuuming, polishing and buffing waxed floors, good at getting into corners, and the general stuff that goes along with living in a large house. Must be careful. They have a collection of antiques.
• Excellent sense of organization; a place for everything and everything in its place.
• Manage weekly grocery and household supply shopping and other household errands.
• Principals have pets. Being comfortable around animals and engage with them, and their care is critical.
• Personal and household laundry, ironing, and assistance with wardrobe care is helpful.
• Identifying service maintenance needs and organizing service calls for repairs.
• Knowledgeable about formal entertaining to serve or assist and direct caterers. (will be compensated separately).
• House-sitting and animal care when Principals travel (will be compensated separately).

Other household staff:

• Full Time Property Manager/Gardener
• Full Time Administrative Assistant
• Part Time Housekeeper

Excellent salary, benefits, and off-site housing (if required)

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

We are seeking a very detail-oriented, professional housekeeper to work in an exquisite home. Must be a team-player. Position will be 5 days/week (Monday-Friday), ~ 6 hours/day. Excellent wages!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

HOUSEKEEPER / COOK - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Elderly couple who have caregivers 24/7 also need a kind and compassionate individual to handle housekeeping and cooking in their beautiful home. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, daytime hours. Will also involve grocery shopping, running errands and coordinating with service contractors. $40/hr.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjob.com

PART-TIME NANNY/HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANT - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Seeking a reliable, responsible, and organized part-time nanny/household assistant to support a busy family with one 8-year-old child. Responsibilities include providing exceptional childcare, scheduling, errands, meal prep (primarily for the child) and cleanup, light housekeeping, and caring for a gentle, friendly puppy. Flexibility is important, as hours and start/end locations may vary.

Schedule:

• Wednesday: 4:30–8:30 PM or 5:00–9:00 PM
• Thursday: 4:30–8:30 PM or 5:00–9:00 PM
• Saturday: 4–8 hour afternoon/evening shift
• Additional hours available during vacations or special events (scheduled in advance)

Pay: $30/hour

Ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, and enjoys supporting a family in a dynamic role.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Dream job for a highly skilled Estate Housekeeper who enjoys handling a wide variety of duties while working independently.  In addition to overall housekeeping, this role will involve laundry/wardrobe care (no ironing), organization, special projects, guest preparation, pet care (3 lovable dogs) and indoor plant maintenance. This individual will also assist with packing/unpacking for travel, running errands, grocery shopping, maintaining inventory of household goods and coordinating and supervising service providers. Principal has another home in Northern Michigan and the Estate Housekeeper/Personal Assistant will be expected to travel to that home ~4 times/year to prepare home for arrival and reset after departure. 30-40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, daytime hours.  Optional dog sitting hours available. Fantastic payroll wages!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

HOUSE MANAGER - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

$100,000-$130,000 plus excellent benefits

Newly created, full-time position for an experienced, proactive House Manager to run a polished, well-organized 6,000 sq. ft. private family residence. Lead a small team, manage vendors, oversee projects and seasonal needs, support events, and keep the home guest-ready at all times. Ideal candidate is warm, detail-driven, discreet, and adept at both hands-on tasks and high-level operations. Must enjoy working around children.

Requirements: 5–10+ years in household management or luxury hospitality, strong leadership and communication skills, tech-savvy, organized, trustworthy, and service-oriented. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

If you excel at creating smooth, seamless household operations with exceptional care—you may be the person we are searching for.

We are seeking local candidates or those targeting a move to the metro Detroit area soon.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

PRIVATE GARDENER - (SEASONAL - PART-TIME) ANN ARBOR, MI

Newly created position. Wonderful family with beautiful landscaping and garden is seeking an experienced gardener who will maintain the grounds and exterior of their property. Responsibilities will include mowing the lawn weekly, edging, caring for all perennials, planting annuals, leaf clean up in fall, monitoring gutters and exterior of the residence. The family also has a lake property in the area which requires attention about two hours/week. At times, additional help may be brought in to assist. Schedule will be part-time and vary based on the condition of the grounds/garden, season, weather, and events taking place at the residence, etc.. Someone who spends the winter out of state would be considered.  We are seeking an individual who is passionate about their work and will care for these grounds as if they were their own. Must be knowledgeable about planting, perennials and have the ability to assess conditions of the property and flowers and be able to research information when needed.

Excellent wages will be offered!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

EXECUTIVE / PERSONAL ASSISTANT - ROCHESTER, MI

Compensation: $80,000-$90,000

Search by Harper Associates

Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30pm (on-site)

Are you a polished, professional Executive/Personal Assistant who has managed personal/household matters for their employer? If so, would you enjoy working in a beautiful private residence, handling a wide variety of responsibilities for a very busy entrepreneurial family? This Assistant will manage logistics, errands, vendors, schedules, gifting, dog care, travel prep and more— while bringing order, structure, and peace of mind to the family.

A tech-savvy individual (Google Suite, Trello, calendar tools, mobile apps) who is solutions driven will be most likely to succeed in this role. In addition, one must be extremely organized, detail oriented, emotionally intelligent and able to work without a lot of direction. The ideal candidate is also able to prepare simple meals and assist with event planning.

Hours: 40 hours/ week/ occasional evenings/weekends. Mileage reimbursement, PTO and medical stipend offered.

Only local metro Detroit area candidates with experience working directly for an Executive or prominent family handling these same types of tasks will be considered for this excellent opportunity.

All inquiries will remain confidential.

Please forward resume in confidence to: ben@harperjobs.com