Governor's Residence Houseperson
Governor’s Residence Houseperson
Executive Office Administrative Aide 1
Recruitment #260205-3551EX-001
Location
Hartford, CT
Date Opened
2/10/2026 12:00:00 PM
Salary
$28.74/hour;
$60,000/year*
(*Salary commensurate with experience)
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
2/26/2026 11:59:00 PM
Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), invites applications for a Governor's Residence Houseperson (Executive Office Administrative Aide 1), serving the Governor's Residence.
The Governor's Residence Houseperson position is for a trusted, dependable, and detail-oriented individual responsible for keeping the Governor’s Residence looking its best and running smoothly. This includes but is not limited to housekeeping and cooking, to ensure the cleanliness, presentation, and preservation of this historic Governor’s Residence at its finest.
APPOINTMENT
This position is appointed by the Governor in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3-1 and 5-198 (10) and (18) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
THE ROLE
As the Governor's Residence Houseperson, you’ll make sure the home stays clean and well cared for, while also preparing delicious meals for private dinners and official events. If you’re passionate about cooking a variety of dishes—like authentic Asian and Mexican cuisine—and take pride in creating a comfortable space, we’d love to meet you.
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional who combines estate-level stewardship with refined culinary expertise to support the Governor's Residence. Comprehensive training will be provided upon hire to ensure success in this unique role.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Full-time
- Monday-Friday, with flexibility required for evenings, weekends, and holidays to support official functions
- On-Site at the Governor's Residence
- Location: Hartford, CT
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.