Harper Associates

06/17/2026

PERSONAL ASSISTANT (PRIVATE FAMILY) - BIRMINGHAM, 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 tech savvy individual with experience in a similar capacity.

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

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No phone calls please...

06/04/2026

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER – BIRMINGHAM, MI

Our client, a retired, very active, executive couple residing in a beautifully maintained Birmingham estate, is seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper for a long-term, full-time position. This is an exceptional opportunity for a polished, service-oriented professional who enjoys taking ownership of a residence and maintaining the highest standards of household care.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with excellent housekeeping skills, strong attention to detail, and a warm, flexible approach. The principals are gracious and appreciative employers seeking a trusted household professional who will become an integral part of their home.
Schedule is 30-40 hours/week to be mutually agreed upon.

Key Responsibilities:
Comprehensive hands-on housekeeping of a luxury residence
Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe care
Polishing silver and caring for fine furnishings, antiques, and special surfaces
Running household errands and managing household supplies
Preparing the home for family and guests
Coordinating with vendors, contractors, and the property management company as needed
Overseeing the residence during the principals' extended winter travels
Ensuring the home remains guest-ready and impeccably maintained year-round

Qualifications:
Previous experience in a private household, estate, or executive residence required
Strong housekeeping and household management skills
Ability to work independently and anticipate household needs
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Professional, discreet, trustworthy, and dependable
Flexible attitude with a genuine hospitality mindset

What We Offer:
Stable, year-round employment
Long-term career opportunity
Respectful and appreciative employers
Beautiful work environment

Excellent compensation commensurate with experience
Candidates seeking a meaningful long-term role with a distinguished Birmingham household are encouraged to apply.

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05/29/2026

HOUSE MANAGER-ROCHESTER, MI
$100,000 - $125,000

Outstanding newly created position will support a dynamic, entrepreneurial family in a wide variety of ways.

Primary focus areas will be:

Household Administration & Scheduling: Maintaining the family calendar, coordinating appointments, handling mail
Errands and Shopping: Grocery shopping, dry cleaning pickup, pharmacy runs, and personal shopping for gifts or household items
Home Maintenance & Operations: Overseeing household staff (housekeepers, landscapers), scheduling home repairs, car maintenance and supervising contractors
Lifestyle Management: Making travel arrangements (flights, hotels, itineraries), planning special events, etc.
Daily Support & Organization: Decluttering, managing inventories of household supplies, and restocking, house oversight when not in residence (i.e. plants, mail, etc.)

The House Manager will also coordinate with property managers and yacht staff at other residences the family owns. Will involve occasional travel to homes in Florida and Northern Michigan to prepare for arrival in advance of principals.

$100,000 - $125,000 plus medical benefits and 3 weeks’ vacation.

Previous, recent experience in a similar role, with verifiable references, is required.

Our client is only interested in local candidates or those with ties to metro Detroit for this immediate opportunity.

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05/28/2026

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.

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05/26/2026

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER (FULL-TIME, YEAR-ROUND) - EAST HAMPTON, NY

$125,000-$130,000 plus benefits!
Wonderful year-round opportunity to work in a beautiful home for a mature couple with no pets. We are seeking a highly skilled, detail oriented Executive Housekeeper who enjoys a hands-on role, but who is also capable of training another housekeeper during the summer season. This position requires an expert at top to bottom cleaning, laundry and ironing in a very large, upscale residence. In addition, this individual also needs to be very comfortable with serving, table setting and clean up when the couple entertains. A genuine service oriented, team player, able to work cooperatively with another full-time Housekeeper and a Chef/House Manager will likely succeed in this role. Our client would like to find someone with a short commute to East Hampton.

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05/22/2026

Senior Executive Assistant-Birmingham, MI

Busy family office supporting highly engaged principal requires the skills and traits of a dynamic Sr. Executive Assistant. Must have 5+ years supporting C-suite/UHNW executives, expertise in complex calendar (G Suite) & inbox management, luxury/private travel coordination, and handling confidential personal, household, and philanthropic operations. Full-time, on-site in family office within residence. Discretion, flexibility, and exceptional organizational skills are essential for success in this role; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
We are seeking local candidates or those with ties to the metro Detroit area for this exceptional, immediate opportunity.

$100,000 - $120,000 plus excellent benefits.

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05/18/2026

NANNY-FULL-TIME: BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Great family is seeking a high-energy, extremely dependable nanny to assist with the care of 3 children (ages 1, 5, 7) and a friendly dog. Enjoy guaranteed 40-hour weeks, good wages, and a stable schedule. This is a year-round, long-term role; please do not apply if seeking summer-only work.

Typical Hours:
School Year: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Summer: 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM
(Occasional flexibility needed for school and other schedule changes)

Ideal candidate:
High-energy, engaging, and great with kids.
Highly reliable and flexible when schedules shift.
Willingness to travel is a plus (but not required).
Commitment: Long-term only (not a summer-only position).

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05/18/2026

PRIVATE CHEF/COMPANION/CAREGIVER - LIVONIA, MI

Lovely, mature couple is seeking a caring, compassionate individual to assist them with a variety of tasks. Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm. Primary responsibilities will be preparing a simple lunch and a full dinner and serving and cleaning up after meals. The ability to prepare gluten and dairy free meals is required. This individual will also handle laundry, making beds, grocery shopping, etc.. Using one’s own vehicle and being reimbursed for mileage, will drive one or both principals to various destinations including doctors’ appointments, social engagements, errands, etc.. $40/hr.

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05/15/2026

ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER-PART TIME: BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Self-directed, professional Housekeeper is needed to maintain a beautiful home. Will also handle drop off/pick up of dry cleaning, occasional errands and greeting service people into the home. Must be comfortable around dogs! 25-30 hours/week. $40/hr.

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05/13/2026

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.

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