What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Assistant- Washington, D.C. position at The Calendar Group?
A busy family in Northwest Washington, DC is seeking a proactive Family Assistant to support their household and three children (ages 8–11). Approximately 70% of the role will focus on personal assistant, administrative, and household support, with the remaining 30% involving childcare logistics. The ideal candidate is highly organized, computer and digitally literate, and able to manage a fast-moving schedule with multiple priorities. The family is looking for a self-starter who notices what needs to be done and takes initiative.
Responsibilities
- Assist with family scheduling, emails, appointments, and day-to-day administrative tasks.
- Maintain organized digital files, calendars, records, and household information.
- Coordinate household vendors, services, repairs, and appointments.
- Handle grocery shopping, household errands, and light household organization.
- Help manage school communications, projects, appointments, and other family logistics.
- Occasionally drive the children safely to and from school, sports, activities, appointments, and other commitments.
- Help coordinate and manage the children’s schedules.
- Anticipate the family’s needs and help keep daily life running smoothly.
- Adapt quickly when schedules or priorities change.
Qualifications
- Prior personal assistant, family assistant, or administrative support experience preferred.
- Strong computer and digital literacy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Highly proactive and resourceful, with the ability to take initiative with minimal direction.
- Excellent communication skills and professional judgment.
- Experience working with children and comfort supporting both adults and children.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Reliable, trustworthy, discreet, and professional.
- Calm and positive attitude, even in a busy environment.
- Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple schedules simultaneously.
- Flexibility to work weekends.
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, approximately 2:00 PM–7:00/8:00 PM.
Flexibility may be required based on the family’s schedule.