House Manager for the Swedish Ambassador to the UN in New York

We are looking for a professional with experience as House Manager or with experience from positions with similar background.  Working hours vary but include work during evening hours and occasionally on weekends. 

Main duties:

• Coordinate and execute events at the Swedish Ambassador´s residence such as breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, receptions, meetings and other functions and occasionally perform same duties in the chancery on behalf of the Employer
• Set up, prepare, decorate, arrange flowers and holiday decorations, etc. for all events
• Hire and organize staff as well as waiters for events
• Purchasing necessary items within the Petty Cash guidelines and turn in receipts monthly to the Mission Accountant
• Manage inventory of certain items
• Daily upkeep of the residence, as well as cleaning before and after events
• Book and receive External Vendors to perform maintenance in the Residence e.g. gardening, mechanical, pest control etc.
• Maintain and care of official Residence contents, such as furniture, china, glassware, silverware and art
• Work closely with Mission´s Event Officer, Ambassador´s Executive Assistant and with the Senior Administrative Officer for Government Property

Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge of food and beverage and event logistics
• A multitasker and a team player
• With organizational skills and not afraid to roll up sleeves
• Have a positive attitude

We offer:

• A dynamic work environment with varied tasks
• Swedish work environment where freedom with responsibility is a key
• 28 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days per calendar year
• Health insurance

Employment

• Full time employment for one year but with a six month´s probationary period
• Possibility of extension after first year of employment
• Working hours are 40 hours/week and may occur both during the day and in the evening and occasionally on weekends
• Gross salary range for the position is $5,000-5,500 per month

Welcome with your application

The application, with a personal cover letter, a resume, personal and/or professional references and either a copy of Passport, an ID or a Driver’s License, a copy of Green Card if not US Citizen must be sent by email to ingegerd.landstrom@gov.se no later than 16 November 2024.

If necessary, The Swedish Ambassador to the UN may assist with obtaining a domestic worker´s visa.

Information

General inquiries about the position should be directed by email to:

Ingegerd Landström, email: ingegerd.landstrom@gov.se

Inquiries about application requirements should be directed by email to:
Inga-Lena Bengtsson, email: inga-lena.bengtsson@gov.se