What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Household Manager / Personal Assistant position at Private Household?
Overview
Private household seeking a highly organized, proactive Household Manager / Personal Assistant to oversee day-to-day logistics, administration, and home operations.
This is an ongoing, part-time role (10-20 hours/week) supporting an academic/professional. The position is best suited for someone not currently working full-time and seeking consistent, long-term part-time work.
This is not a passive task-based role. The right person takes ownership, anticipates needs, and manages systems without constant direction.
This role is intended to be long-term, ideally 3-5 years.
Responsibilities
- Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems
- Manage calendar, appointments, and scheduling
- Coordinate family visits and small events
- Coordinate cleaners, landscapers, and service providers across multiple homes
- Work with property manager to schedule repairs and contractor visits
- Track recurring home maintenance (HVAC, pest control, etc.)
- Order household supplies and manage inventory
- Oversee deliveries and returns
- Organize and maintain pantry, closets, and storage areas
- Track recurring bills and subscriptions
- Organize financial records and flag irregularities
- Maintain expense records for taxes and reimbursement
- Coordinate with accountant and other professionals
- Book travel (flights, hotels, transportation, restaurants)
- Prepare detailed travel itineraries and manage documents
- Arrange airport transportation
- Grocery ordering and meal coordination
- Manage charitable donations and records
- Run errands (post office, returns, dry cleaning, etc.)
- Coordinate tasks across multiple properties
Ideal Candidate
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Proactive - does not wait to be told what to do next
- Takes ownership and follows through without reminders
- Tech-comfortable (email, calendar systems, spreadsheets, online tools)
- Trustworthy and discreet with personal and financial information
- Reliable with strong follow-through
- Familiar with the Upper Valley area
- Able to maintain a consistent weekly schedule
- Seeking long-term part-time work
How to Apply
Apply through really including:
- Background and experience
- Weekly availability
- Why this role fits your current situation
- Two references
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $50