KC043 - ROTA Pet Nanny/Housekeeper - Sag Harbor, Long ...

A private, respectful, and animal-loving couple in Sag Harbor, NY is seeking a ROTA Housekeeper/Pet Nanny to join their household in a long-term role. This position is ideal for a highly responsible, mature, and compassionate professional who thrives working independently, takes pride in maintaining a tidy home, and has a genuine love of animals.The family travels frequently (1-3 times per month), and during those periods the housekeeper will live in and fully manage the household — including housekeeping, pet care, and light household management. When the family is in residence, the housekeeper will be off duty (with the exception of occasional administrative tasks). This role offers long stretches of downtime, balanced with periods of being at the home 24/7 while the principals are away.The family values loyalty, maturity, self-sufficiency, and hopes to find someone who will become a trusted, long-term partner in running their home.ScheduleHybrid ROTA model:On-duty (live-in): Whenever the family is traveling (1-3 times per month, trips typically 3-9 days in duration, may go up to 12 days on occasion)Advance notice: Travel dates provided with a minimum of 3 days’ notice, though rare occasions may be as little as 24 hoursOff-duty: When the family is in residence (equal time off to time worked, minimum)Possibility of limited travel support to prepare another property in advance of family arrivalHousekeeping & Household MaintenanceDaily upkeep of a tidy, well-maintained home (cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, ironing, linens)Manage household inventories, grocery shopping, and light errandsOversee household systems and schedule maintenance appointmentsMaintain outdoor areas (patio, walkways)Pet CareProvide daily care for 4 dogs, 2 cats, and 3 birds (feeding, walking, cleaning, general oversight)Ensure animals are safe, healthy, and loved — compassion is essentialAssist with occasional foster animals as neededProperty ManagementAct as sole point of responsibility when principals are away — managing phone calls, deliveries, and basic property oversightCoordinate with principals and support with light household management tasks5+ years of experience in a private household as a housekeeper, executive housekeeper, house manager, or similar roleStrong background in pet care (dogs and cats required; bird experience a plus)Confident working independently, self-directed, and proactive in anticipating needsValid driver’s license with clean recordLocal candidates from NY/NJ/CT/Philly strongly preferred; fly-in/fly-out considered for the right fitAble to live in while working and commit to a ROTA-style scheduleHighly organized and detail-oriented, with light household management experienceComfortable working in a quiet, rural settingAble to work some holidays, family is usually home on Thanksgiving and Christmas but typically travels on Easter and New YearsLegally authorized to work in the U.S.$90,000-$115,000+ DOEHealth insurance providedCar provided for commuting to and from work and for use while working(may not be used for personal use when off-duty)10 PTO days annuallyPrivate bedroom and bathroom during live-in periodsLong-term, stable employers with a history of retaining staff for extended periods

Created: 2025-10-08