Job Title: Household Manager & Family Assistant
Location: New York, NY 10035
Employment Type: Full-time, 45 hours per week
Schedule: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with occasional flexibility as needed
Compensation: $40-45 per hour, depending on experience
Start Date: July 20, 2026
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free environment
- Reliable transportation
- Valid driver’s license and comfort driving in New York City
- Comfort with dogs
About Our Family
We are a warm, close-knit family that values quality time and connection. We strive to maintain a harmonious household where everyone feels supported and valued, and we believe in creating an environment that fosters both structure and flexibility. As a family, we love to sit down for meals together and prioritize making the most of our time with one another, despite our busy lives.
Our home operates on routines that help us balance our professional and personal lives. However, managing the logistics of our day-to-day can be overwhelming at times, which is why we are looking for a dedicated family assistant to help with household operations. You will play a key role in keeping the family organized and on track, enabling us to focus on enjoying our time together while ensuring that all household tasks run smoothly.
While we maintain high standards for the home and family life, we are also deeply committed to kindness, respect, and patience. We value open communication and expect the same from the person we bring into our home, someone who can blend seamlessly into our family dynamic and who takes pride in the behind-the-scenes work that ensures our family thrives.
Who You Are / What We’re Looking For
You are an organized, self-directed individual who thrives on structure and managing complex responsibilities. You naturally take on the role of "CEO of the home," managing all household operations and staff with an eye for detail and a proactive approach. You excel at thinking ahead, anticipating the needs of the family, and keeping everything running smoothly without being asked. With a strong project management mentality, you are able to juggle multiple responsibilities, keeping everyone and everything on track. Your high level of accountability ensures that nothing slips through the cracks, and you are always looking for ways to improve systems and create efficiencies.
You bring a warm, positive and open energy to the household. You are hands-on in helping with the children's academic needs, offering support and guidance with homework while holding them accountable. Your ability to engage with children in a thoughtful and calm manner, without doing the work for them, sets you apart. Your experience in overseeing the day-to-day management of both family logistics and household operations means you’re adept at keeping everything running smoothly.
In addition to being a strong organizer, you are grounded, resilient, and adaptable. You take initiative and handle challenges with flexibility, ensuring the family’s needs are met while maintaining a balanced, calm atmosphere. You are also a clear communicator, preferring group text for staying connected, and you value consistency and follow-through. You are someone who can be counted on to lead the household with integrity, grace, and a focus on creating a harmonious home life.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Personal Assistant Support
Calendar management (including household schedules)
Comfort making calls and sending emails on behalf of family to coordinate as-needed administrative tasks
Managing family forms/paperwork, including:
Getting forms from doctor for school, camp, and other activities
Submitting insurance reimbursement paperwork
Family personal and administrative projects (calendars, holiday cards etc)
Travel planning and logistics
Event and appointment coordination
Family Support & Child Assistance
Pick-ups/drop-offs from school and activities, using family vehicle as required
Homework help, guidance and support for middle-school aged kids
Light supervision / back-up childcare
Kid-related errands
Household Management & Organization
Create and/or Maintain household organization systems
Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
Conducting seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Event/holiday/guest prep
Packing/unpacking for travel
Indoor plant care
Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.
Inventory & Errands
Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
Manage running household supply lists
Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
Returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping
Mail and package handling
Breakdown boxes
Vendor & Property Oversight
Oversee and schedule cleaners/contractors/vendors
Research/coordinate repairs and quotes
Manage outdoor spaces
Pet Care
Feeding/walking (2x daily, 30 minutes)
Vet/grooming scheduling
Maintain pet supplies
Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
Oversee occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
Refresh mudroom/entry/storage
Oversee cleaning of humidifiers/air purifiers
Organizational projects (toys, gear, closets)
Vehicle Management
Schedule maintenance
Fueling/cleaning/organizing vehicles
Track registration/insurance
Meal Prep
Assist with meal prep 1x weekly
Grocery shopping
Kitchen clean-up and maintenance as needed
Laundry & Linen Care
Wash/fold/organize laundry 1x weekly
Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas
How to Apply
Please send a short intro letter, your updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.
This role requires a background check and signing an NDA.
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