House Manager

Sweet Briar College
Sweet, VA Part Time
POSTED ON 6/12/2024 CLOSED ON 6/15/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Manager position at Sweet Briar College?

Job Title: House Manager

Classification: Non-exempt

Reports to: Executive Assistant to the President/President

Job Summary/Objective: The Presidential House Manager will maintain Sweet Briar House. The incumbent will demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and discretion and utilize exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to maintain positive working relationships with the President, vendors/contractors, alumnae, faculty, staff and students.

Presidential House Manager will perform housekeeping resposibilities and tasks as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours: Part-time position/up to 10 hours per week.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Responsibilities

  • Completes housekeeping tasks
  • Manages the house to ensure it is routinely maintained at a standard that is appropriate for hosting presidential events
  • Responsible for organization of all spaces and items
  • Ensures all porches and walkways are clean and in good repair.
  • Ensures cleanliness of Sweet Briar House and Garden Cottage.
  • Decorate the house for holidays.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be self-directed and able to work efficiently with limited supervision.
  • Organized, reliable and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the college community and the public.
  • Proficient at social etiquette and understanding social queues.
  • Experience in household management, prefered
  • Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
  • Background and DMV check must be completed.

Work Environment: The HouseManager will work inside and outside Sweet Briar House and Garden Cottage, all floors, and on the campus grounds.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to move continuously during work hours, lifting and carry loads up and down stairs, and work on ladders.
  • Ability to work out of basement office, located partially below ground.

Travel: Local travel is required for running errands on behalf of the President or households. The College’s preference is for the housekeeper to request and use an official College vehicle, when possible.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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