Personal Assistant/Household Manager (Part-Time)

Personal Assistant / Household Manager (Part-Time)

Location: Austin, TX (78738)

Schedule: 20–30 hours per week (weekday hours during 9–5; flexible)

Compensation: $35-45/hour depending on experience (W-2 employment)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and proactive Personal Assistant / Household Manager to support a busy principal in Austin, TX. This part-time role is ideal for someone who excels at creating order, managing a home smoothly, and handling a wide range of personal and household needs with professionalism, discretion, and initiative.

The role will begin with a heavier focus on household setup, as the principal has recently moved into a new home. After the initial setup phase, the position will transition into a consistent weekly schedule of household operations, errands, meal prep, vendor coordination, and ongoing support.

This is a long-term position for a polished, resourceful individual who takes pride in keeping a home running efficiently and anticipates needs before they arise.

Key Responsibilities

Initial Move-In & Household Setup

• Organize and set up the home, including closets, pantry, kitchen, garage, storage areas, and living spaces
• Source and purchase household items as needed
• Assist with procuring and coordinating artwork and décor as needed
• Build organizational systems that are intuitive and easy to maintain
• Oversee deliveries, returns, and home setup logistics

Ongoing Household Management

• Maintain household organization systems and ensure all spaces stay tidy and functional
• Manage inventory and household supplies; restock as needed
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers (e.g., cleaners, maintenance, installers)
• Handle scheduling and communication for household services or repairs
• Perform light housekeeping tasks to keep the home consistently neat

Errands, Meal Prep & Personal Support

• Grocery shopping, ordering household goods, and managing weekly errands
• Prepare simple, healthy meal prep (following preferences)
• Handle returns, pickups, and various local tasks
• Assist with scheduling, reminders, and small personal admin tasks
• Support with a wide variety of ad hoc requests — anything needed to support the smooth running of the household and the principal’s day-to-day needs

Ideal Candidate

• 2 years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Household Manager, Family Assistant, or similar role(private household experience strongly preferred)
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Comfortable managing vendors, projects, and multiple priorities at once
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to anticipate needs before being asked
• Positive, flexible, and willing to take on a broad range of tasks (no task too big or too small)
• Tech-savvy and able to manage online ordering, scheduling apps, and digital communication
• Must have a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license for errands

Schedule & Employment Details

• Part-time: 20–30 hours per week
• Hours generally within 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday (flexible)
• W-2 employee
• Paid major holidays off
• Located in 78738 (Austin, TX) — candidates must be local and able to work onsite

How to Apply

• Please submit your résumé and a brief note about your relevant experience. Candidates with household, private-service, or executive support backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.