Updated on May 13, 2026
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.
HOUSEKEEPER / FAMILY ASSISTANT - PLYMOUTH, MI
Busy family with children and dogs is seeking a dynamic, high energy support person who enjoys multi-tasking and wearing many hats. Responsibilities will vary but will include some housekeeping, laundry, organizing, coordinating vendors and maintenance appointments, calendar management, appointment reminders, occasional entertaining assistance, packing for travel, dog care, supervision of a few part-time employees. 30-40 hrs/4 or 5 days/week to be mutually agreed upon. $40/hr., medical benefits negotiable and PTO.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com
PRIVATE CHEF - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Macro Diet expertise required
Terrific benefit package!
A health-conscious, physically active, professional couple in Bloomfield Hills is seeking a dedicated, flexible Private Chef to provide support in their home. This newly created position is perfect for a culinary professional who excels at precision, macro-based cooking and is willing to assist with light house management duties. Typical day will include grocery shopping, planning and preparing lunches and dinners and after meal clean-up. This is a full-time (40 hour), long-term role with growth potential to handle additional responsibilities and possibly travel to another residence in Florida. Schedule is typically Monday-Friday with occasional weekends. Anticipated hours 11am-7pm (may vary slightly). $70,000 - $90,000 plus fully paid medical benefits (for employee only, with family coverage available at employee’s cost) plus Simple IRA with up to 3% match.
Our client is seeking local candidates or those with ties to the metro Detroit/Michigan area.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to ben@harperjobs.com
ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Mondays and Fridays, 9am-2pm
Beautiful, 10,000 square foot private residence requires the expertise of an experienced professional housekeeper. Must work well with others as there is a housekeeping team. $35-$40/hour. Ideal for someone who enjoys being around dogs and is interested in a long-term opportunity.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com
SENIOR EXECUTIVE & PERSONAL ASSISTANT - BIRMINGHAM, MI (HYBRID)
Female Principal (office based in residence) Hybrid Schedule
Extensive Calendar & Travel Planning (private) at luxury level
Active on a portfolio of Boards and Community Organizations
Confidential Search by Harper Associates
Overview:
We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Personal Assistant to act as a true extension of a prominent UHNW executive and philanthropist —someone who can anticipate needs, streamline priorities, and keep both business and personal matters running flawlessly. This full-time role requires sound judgment, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to operate with discretion in a fast-moving, frequently changing environment. This individual will be supported by a part-time Assistant and will work cooperatively with a small team of household employees.
Qualifications:
Compensation & Benefits:
Please forward resume in confidence to: ben@harperjobs.com
COMPANION / CAREGIVER (PART-TIME): GROSSE POINTE, MI
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, engaging individual to assist a lovely, elderly woman on a part-time (4-6 hours/day, Monday-Friday) basis. The woman is experiencing mild cognitive decline and some slowing physically. The ideal candidate will provide companionship, help maintain a structured and stimulating daily routine, assist with personal needs and light household tasks, driving, etc. This is a short-term position until September unless relocation to Florida during the winter months is desired. $30-$40/hr.
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PERSONAL / ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Seeking a highly detail-oriented, service-driven professional to support a prominent family. This role serves as a trusted right-hand, managing both personal and financial matters with discretion and precision.
Responsibilities:
Position is full-time Monday-Friday, with hybrid option to work remotely two days/week.
Salary: $70,000 plus excellent benefit package.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to ben@harperjobs.com
ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
We are seeking a top-notch housekeeper who takes pride in their work and has a whatever it takes attitude to help a busy family. Will handle housekeeping, laundry and running errands. Must love dogs! Monday-Friday, full-time, daytime hours. Great salary and benefit package!
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HOUSEKEEPER (PART-TIME) - BIRMINGHAM, MI
Busy family moving to a larger home is seeking an additional part-time housekeeper. Schedule needed is Tuesdays, Thursdays and possibly Saturdays; the other housekeeper works opposite days. Must have experience handling housekeeping and laundry in a high end home. $35/hr.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com
LAUNDRESS / HOUSEKEEPER - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Exquisite home offers a great setting and a variety of tasks. Responsibilities will include laundry, ironing and housekeeping. Although not required, the ideal candidate is comfortable working with a mangle and also enjoys caring for plants. Full-time, daytime hours, Monday-Friday. ~$35/hr. on payroll.
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NANNY (FULL-TIME) - ANN ARBOR, MI
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. New nanny will be trained by current nanny of several years.
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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
PART-TIME LAUNDRESS - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Private homeowners are seeking a detail-oriented laundress to care for fine garments and household linens in their high-end residence. Responsibilities include washing, ironing, steaming, folding, and organizing wardrobes with precision and care. We are in search of someone who has experience with luxury fabrics, strong organizational skills, and a discreet, professional demeanor. The ideal candidate is comfortable using a mangle. Part-time hours (2-3 days/week). 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.
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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
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 3rd day later.
Send resume to ben@harperjobs.com. No phone calls please...
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
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.
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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!
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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
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
PRIVATE CHEFS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY ON A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT BASIS
For 25+ years, Harper Associates has placed numerous private chefs, house managers, housekeepers, etc. for many executive families in the metro Detroit area and Florida.
We are currently representing several excellent chefs who are available immediately to work for a family exclusively on a permanent or temporary basis. They are all ServSafe trained with great cooking skills and experience; most have culinary degrees. Due to the impact the Coronavirus is having on the hospitality industry, many of these Chefs have recent backgrounds in very well-respected restaurants. If you hire a Chef, they would handle all the grocery shopping and food preparation. They can cook meals in your home and also serve and clean up or they can prepare your meals off-premise and drop them off if desired. Most of these chefs are very adept at accommodating special dietary regimens as well.
These Chefs are typically seeking $35/hr.-$50/hr. for their time plus the cost of groceries.
For more information, please contact Ben Schwartz - 248-737-0431 - ben@harperjobs.com
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Other positions may
be available; many of our clients prefer to keep their vacancies confidential.
If you have experience in a large private residence and accompanying references
and you live in Michigan or you are targeting a move to Michigan, please send
your resume and let us know when/where you plan to relocate.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to ben@harperjobs.com
Harper Associates Executive Residence positions include:
Estate Managers
Estate Housekeepers
Butlers
Private Chefs/Personal Chefs
Nannies
Laundresses
Chauffeurs
Maintenance Coordinators
Executive/Personal Assistants
Domestic Couples
