Family Assistant

Family Assistant (Part-Time)

Location

Glencoe, Illinois

Hours

Approximately 10–15 hours per week.

About the Role

We are seeking an organized, proactive, and dependable Family Assistant to support a busy household with a variety of administrative, organizational, and personal tasks. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys creating order, anticipating needs, and taking ownership of projects with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with excellent judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Discretion, professionalism, and a positive attitude are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, appointments, and scheduling.
• Coordinate household vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Research products, services, travel, and local resources.
• Organize digital and paper files, records, and important household documents.
• Track expenses, receipts, invoices, warranties, and maintenance schedules.
• Assist with travel planning and prepare detailed itineraries.
• Schedule vehicle servicing, household maintenance, and routine appointments.
• Prepare correspondence, forms, and occasional reports.
• Coordinate deliveries, returns, and online purchases.
• Assist with light meal preparation and simple food organization as needed.
• Assist with special projects and occasional event planning.
• Help develop and maintain efficient household systems and procedures.
• Run occasional local errands.

About You

You are someone who:

• Is exceptionally organized and detail-oriented.
• Takes initiative and enjoys solving problems.
• Communicates professionally and courteously.
• Is comfortable managing multiple priorities and changing tasks.
• Works well independently with minimal supervision.
• Is trustworthy, discreet, and respects confidentiality.
• Is proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and everyday technology.

Preferred Experience

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation for occasional errands.
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to pitch in wherever needed.

What We Offer

• A flexible, family-friendly part-time schedule.
• Varied and engaging work with plenty of autonomy.
• A respectful, appreciative, and professional working environment.
• The opportunity for the role to grow over time based on mutual interest and performance.

If you enjoy bringing order to busy lives, take pride in being dependable, and find satisfaction in helping a household run smoothly, we would love to hear from you.