We’re Hiring: Home & Pet Management for a Professional Visual Artist
Seeking a dedicated, trustworthy, and communicative individual to provide attentive care for her three beloved dogs while also supporting the day-to-day management of her home and personal tasks. This is a full-time, in-person position offering a unique opportunity to support the lifestyle and home of a creative individual in a private, beautiful, and pet-focused environment. A high level of discretion and respect for privacy is essential in this role. Candidates who are reliable, calm, attentive and thrive on being responsible with a passion for engaging dogs will do well in this role
This is a long-term position ideal for someone who values consistency, meaningful work, and becoming a trusted presence in a thoughtful and inspiring household.
Location: West New York, New Jersey
Schedule: Hours TBD
Compensation: Salary range from $80,000-$100,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Benefits: Optional health benefits package, 2 weeks paid vacation, 5 days paid sick leave
Key Responsibilities
Provide attentive, loving care for three high-maintenance dogs:
-Multiple daily walks and regular dog park visits
-Feeding, enrichment, and administering needed medications
-Scheduling and transporting to grooming and veterinary appointments
-Monitoring their needs and well-being closely
-Must have basic dog training experience or be confident in commanding a dog’s attention when needed
Household support, including:
-Managing purchases, returns, and household errands
-Light cooking and occasional meal prep
-Coordinating with vendors and service providers as needed
-Pet-sitting in the artist’s home while she is traveling (number of travel days variable per year)
- All duties of a household including home maintenance,
-Correspondence with the artist’s studio team as necessary for any schedule updates, packages sent to/from home, etc.
Ideal Candidate
-Responsible, proactive, and extremely dependable
-Deep love for dogs and comfortable with all aspects of their care
-Must be able to maintain structure and set boundaries
-Comfortable working in a private household with a high degree of trust
-Calm, professional demeanor and excellent communication/organizational skills
-Open to occasional overnight stays while the artist is away
-Adaptable to changing needs and last-minute requests
-Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; vehicle essential for running errands and transporting the dogs
-Adaptable to changing needs and situations and demonstrating flexibility in handling diverse tasks
-Executive mindset with problem-solving and decision-making abilities
-Handling admin tasks, managing communication, providing support to household members
-Ensuring the upkeep of the home and property, coordinating repairs, and managing contractors
-Utilizing home accounts for groceries and household supplies; keeping the refrigerator stocked with preferred groceries
Additional Details
-Preferred start date: As soon as possible
-Must be fully vaccinated; artist is immuno-compromised
-This role is ideal for someone who finds true joy in caring for pets and offering grounded and thoughtful support behind the scenes