Our client is seeking a Senior Gifting and Events Specialist with over 8 years of direct experience in events, HNW family office, or personal services environments. This Seattle-based role requires flexibility in your schedule, as the primary hours are Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm, but you will need to adapt to accommodate events as needed. This position is ideal for someone who is skilled at working within the luxury market, with a strong background in event planning, dining etiquette, and managing back-of-house activities. Your creativity will be valued, but the ability to faithfully execute the client's vision is paramount.
You will report to the Senior Manager, a trusted team member with over 10 years of experience who deeply understands the client's preferences. As part of a broader creative team, your primary focus will be bringing the client's ideas to life, whether it's an intimate dinner party with themed decorations, a large-scale event with elaborate costumes and games, or a special holiday celebration with loved ones. Success in this role will require you to expertly manage the unique expectations and needs of VIPs while maintaining a flexible and professional demeanor.
Please note: there is a preference for local Seattle-based candidates, but the client will consider out of area candidates as well.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8+ years direct experience in events, HNW family office and/or personal services environment
- Experience working or handling preferences, special needs, and expectations of VIPs, high profile clients
- Experience in the luxury market working in event planning, dining etiquette, back of house activities, and/or elaborate games
- Experience managing complicated logistics
- Experience with financial and budget management
- Experience with communications, writing, and public speaking
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
- US passport or equivalent to travel domestically and internationally
Compensation and Benefits:
- $140,300-$148,100 per year | DOE
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 144 hours of paid vacation
- 96 hours of sick leave
- 401k
- Performance bonus
We kindly request that you apply for this position ONLY if you meet the basic requirements stated in the job description.
Once you've submitted your application, our team will review it. If your experience closely aligns with the client's needs, we will be in touch. Please refrain from contacting us separately to express your interest in the role. We're a small and busy team; unfortunately, we can't reply to everyone who contacts us.
Thank you for understanding!
The DM Estate Staffing Team
DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm based in Silicon Valley, California. We place highly skilled Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices. While our roots are in Silicon Valley, our reach is nationwide, encompassing key markets such as Aspen, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Palm Beach, Silicon Valley, and Washington, DC.
You may know us as Domestic | Match and Private Chef | Match. After 12 years of expansion, we’ve evolved into the top choice for domestic staffing services. As our journey has unfolded, we’ve expanded beyond the constraints of our original brand, spreading our reach to encompass a broad spectrum of roles within the private estate and family office sectors.
What Makes Us Unique
Drawing upon over 70 years of collective expertise in private service, luxury hospitality, and yachting, DM Estate Staffing’s team boasts a deep understanding of the intimate relationship between private employers and their household staff. Our team’s personal experience in these roles fuels our continued passion and commitment to our recruitment efforts today. We approach our work with zeal and are dedicated to ensuring that clients and candidates alike discover the ideal match.