Family Office – Household Operations Intern

GAIA LIFESTYLE HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrison Asset Management in Singapore is seeking a reliable Household Operations Intern to support the Principal's household, working closely with the Personal Assistant. You will assist with day-to-day coordination, schedules, purchases and errands, while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.

The role offers exposure to professional standards and discretion required in supporting a private household in a dynamic environment where priorities may shift.

Qualifications

• Relevant educational background (e.g. Business Administration) or equivalent practical experience.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and adaptable to changing needs.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A strong team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Able to commit a minimum period of 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support the Personal Assistant with the day-to-day coordination of household and personal matters, including assisting domestic helpers with documentation.
• Monitor the well-being and safety of the children, attend to immediate needs, and report concerns.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, maintenance personnel and service providers for household repairs and services.
• Arrange routine household maintenance and services, such as pest control and lift servicing.
• Conduct regular checks around the residence and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain maintenance records and handbook, including service schedules and contractor information.
• Assist with purchases, deliveries, collections and ad-hoc errands while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Discretion

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is within Harrison Asset Management, a single-family office supporting the investment, corporate and philanthropic requirements of an Asian family based in Singapore.

We are looking for a reliable and organised private Household Operations Internto support the day-to-day coordination of the Principal's household. Working closely with the Principal's Personal Assistant, you will assist with household arrangements, coordinating of schedules, arranging meetings and appointments, purchases, errands and other ad-hoc logistical matters. This role is suited to someone who is practical, dependable, attentive to detail and comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities may change from day to day.

The role also provides an opportunity to gain exposure to the professional standards, discretion and coordination involved in supporting a private household.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Personal Assistant with the day-to-day coordination of household and personal matters, including supporting domestic helpers with employment-related requirements such as work permits, medical check-ups and other documentation
• Monitor the well-being and safety of the children, attend to their immediate needs, and promptly report any concerns or incidents to the Principal or Personal Assistant
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, maintenance personnel and service providersfor household repairs, servicing and projects
• Arrangeand follow up on routine household maintenance and services, such as pest control, landscaping and lift servicing
• Conduct regular checks around the residence and reportmaintenance issues, safety concerns or other operational needs
• Maintain the residence'smaintenance records and handbook, including service schedules, warranties and contractor information
• Assist withpurchases, deliveries, collections, ad-hoc errands and other household arrangements, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality, discretion and professionalism
• Any other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Relevant educational background (e.g. Business Administration) or equivalent practical experience
• Possess a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and adaptable to changing needs
• Reliable, responsible, and able to handle confidential information with discretion
• A strong team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Able to commit a minimum period of 6 months(your employment may be renewed subject to a review of your performance)