Household Manger / Family Assistant

Position Overview

A private family of nine, with seven children ranging in age from toddler to teenager, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Household Manager / Family Assistant to support the daily operations of a busy, family-oriented home.

This long-term opportunity is ideal for a warm, organized, and proactive professional who enjoys creating an efficient, welcoming household environment while providing dependable support to the family.

Job Summary

The Household Manager / Family Assistant is responsible for overseeing daily household operations, including meal preparation, laundry, organization, errands, vendor coordination, and occasional childcare support.

The ideal candidate will take ownership of household responsibilities from planning through completion, anticipate the family's needs, and work independently with minimal daily direction. This position requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, flexibility, and the ability to balance daily priorities with ongoing household projects.

Key Responsibilities

Meal Planning & Preparation

• Plan and prepare daily family meals, including grocery shopping and meal preparation.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of groceries and household essentials.
• Ensure kitchen areas are cleaned and organized following meal preparation.

Laundry & Household Organization

• Manage all family laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and putting clothing away.
• Coordinate dry cleaning and other garment care needs.
• Maintain daily household tidiness, organization, and overall functionality.
• Identify opportunities to improve household organization and efficiency.
• Coordinate with professional cleaners who handle deep-cleaning responsibilities.

Household Management

• Manage household errands, purchases, returns, and donations.
• Coordinate and schedule household service providers, including cleaning, landscaping, pool maintenance, and pest control.
• Oversee vehicle cleaning and servicing appointments.
• Monitor household needs and proactively address maintenance or organizational priorities.

Family & Lifestyle Support

• Assist with school-morning preparation and daily family routines.
• Coordinate birthday shopping, party preparation, and holiday decorating.
• Assist with vacation packing, travel preparation, and cabin readiness.
• Support additional household projects and family activities as needed.
• Occasional Childcare Support
• Provide occasional childcare assistance when needed, particularly when the mother is away.
• Assist with children's meals, toddler supervision, and daily routines.
• Provide a safe, attentive, and nurturing environment when supervising children.
• Childcare is a secondary responsibility, as the mother is typically home.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in household management, family assistance, or a comparable private household role.
• Strong cooking skills and experience preparing meals for a family.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Warm, dependable, and adaptable personality with a genuine interest in supporting a family.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to completing responsibilities thoroughly.
• Excellent professional references.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality within a private household.

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $40