What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Weekend Family Assistant position at DM Estate Staffing?
Overview
Full-Time Weekend Family AssistantNew York City
A warm and established New York City family is seeking a full-time Family Assistant to join their household team. This is a newly created role designed to support existing staff and fill in the gaps across housekeeping, childcare, and simple meal preparation. The ideal candidate is someone who genuinely loves both a tidy home and the presence of children — someone who can move fluidly between tidying, school pickup facilitation, and getting dinner on the table without missing a beat.
The family includes school-age children and a small, collaborative household team already in place. This hire is very much a supportive one — the right person will thrive working alongside existing staff, feel equally at home folding laundry or supervising an afternoon, and bring a calm, warm presence to the household. Discretion, flexibility, and a genuine team-first mindset are essential. Travel is part of the role and includes seasonal time in the Hamptons as well as other domestic and occasional international destinations throughout the year.
- Schedule: Friday-Monday, 8am-7pm (flexibility needed to work a rotational schedule that might deviate from these days)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Local candidates only!
Responsibilities
- Daily tidying, light housekeeping, and general upkeep of the home between weekly housekeeper visits
- Laundry and household organization
- Afternoon childcare coverage — being present with the children when the nanny steps out or the family needs an extra set of hands
- Adjusted meal and childcare support during summer months when schedules shift
- School pickup facilitation and afterschool supervision
- Preparing simple, wholesome afterschool snacks and weeknight dinners for the children
- Driving the children to activities and appointments
- Traveling with the family both domestically and internationally
- Communicating proactively with household team to ensure seamless daily operations
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years working in a private household in a housekeeping, family assistant, or combined housekeeper/nanny role
- Genuine comfort with and affection for children; experience working with children of varying needs is a plus
- Calm, warm, and collaborative by nature — someone who works well within a team and is content to support rather than lead
- Discreet, communicative, and highly reliable
- Comfortable driving and holds a valid driver's license
- Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally with the family
- Flexible with schedule and available for rotational or overlapping shifts as the family's needs evolve
- Able to prepare simple, family-friendly meals; formal culinary training is not required
- Compensation is commensurate with experience; full benefits including health and dental coverage for the employee and dependents
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Willing to undergo a detailed background check and provide excellent employment references
Compensation and Benefits
- $125,000-$150,000 per year | DOE
- Health and dental coverage
- 15 days of paid time off
- Paid sick days
- Discretionary bonus
- 401k
DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, dedicated to connecting exceptional Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices across the United States. Built over more than a decade on referrals and repeat clients, we have grown thoughtfully by doing one thing well: finding the right person for the right home.
Every member of our recruiting team has worked personally in the homes of prominent private clients, as estate managers, private chefs, household leaders, and more. That lived experience is what sets us apart. We don't just understand private service in theory; we've navigated its nuances, its demands, and its deeply personal nature from the inside. That perspective shapes every search we conduct and every candidate we represent.
We encourage you to regularly explore our job board and apply for any roles that align with your experience and aspirations. When your background aligns with what our clients are looking for, we will be in touch. We hope to have the opportunity to work with you soon.
Salary : $125,000 - $150,000