Part-Time Family Assistant & House Manager

Sage Haus•Marina Del Rey, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Assistant & House Manager supports a busy family of five in Marina del Rey, California, helping coordinate the children’s schedules and transportation while keeping household routines organized. The family has three children ages 15, 13, and 10, and a Husky. The role requires a proactive, dependable, warm, and safety-oriented person who can work independently, communicate openly, anticipate household needs, and build a trusted, long-term partnership with the family. This is a part-time position for 16 hours per week, generally Monday through Thursday between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m., with flexibility for additional support as needed. Compensation is $40 per hour based on experience, with mileage reimbursement for role-related tasks. The start date is ASAP. The position involves using the employee’s own vehicle for school transportation and errands. Responsibilities span school and activity transportation, meal preparation and lunch assembly, laundry, household tidying and organization, family calendar support, vehicle management, errands, vendor coordination, and occasional pet-related support. Meal preparation must carefully accommodate the primary parent’s anaphylaxis to dairy and rice and gluten sensitivity, including thorough cookware cleaning to prevent cross-contamination. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, maintain a smoke-free and fragrance-free environment, and have reliable personal transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record. Candidates must be up to date on recommended vaccinations under American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including COVID-19 and influenza, subject to applicable legal accommodations. CPR and First Aid certification are preferred. A background check is required. Applicants should submit a short introductory letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with current contact information.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must maintain a smoke-free and fragrance-free environment.
Must have reliable personal transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record.
Must be willing to use a personal vehicle for school runs and errands; mileage reimbursement is provided for role-related tasks.
Must be up to date on recommended vaccinations under American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including COVID-19 and influenza, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Must be a safe, attentive, punctual, and dependable driver who prioritizes children’s well-being.
Must be proactive, self-sufficient, able to anticipate household needs, and capable of working independently with sound judgment.
Must communicate openly, follow through on commitments, and demonstrate integrity, trustworthiness, and strong time management.
Must genuinely enjoy working around children and teens while respecting the parents’ lead.
Must have experience planning and preparing nutritious meals and understand safe food handling and cross-contamination prevention.
Must be able to prepare meals that accommodate food sensitivities and severe allergies with consistency and care.
Must submit an introductory letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with current contact information.
Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish skills.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Drive children to and from multiple schools, extracurricular activities, appointments, and athletic facilities, and transport sports gear as needed.
Help prepare backpacks, school lunches, snacks, water bottles, and sports equipment for the children.
Provide additional family support during periods of solo parenting.
Plan and prepare up to five healthy, protein-forward meals per week, including a full Monday meal-prep session and a shorter Thursday session.
Assemble school lunches daily from prepared components and shop for groceries as needed.
Follow dietary restrictions carefully, including the primary parent’s anaphylaxis to dairy and rice and gluten sensitivity; thoroughly clean cookware between uses to prevent cross-contamination.
Clean and maintain the kitchen daily.
Wash, fold or hang, and organize household laundry and linens; refresh family blankets monthly and keep uniforms ready for the following day.
Reset the kitchen and common areas each morning and handle light daily tidying, bedroom maintenance, surface wipe-downs, and vacuuming of high-traffic areas.
Organize and put away groceries and household deliveries; assist with décor changes, holiday preparation, events, guests, sports gear, children’s items, and shared-space projects.
Assist with unpacking and organization following a move, indoor plant care, flower arrangements, and general home-upkeep tasks such as trash and light maintenance when the family is traveling.
Turn down bedrooms before leaving and replace batteries, smoke detectors, and light bulbs as needed.
Help manage the family calendar and support the children in reviewing their daily schedules, responsibilities, and tasks.
Schedule routine maintenance for family vehicles; fuel, clean, and organize them; and track registration, insurance, and smog checks.
Research and coordinate repairs and maintenance, and tidy the outdoor patio as needed.
Handle occasional returns, coordinate donation drop-offs, and manage mail and packages as needed.
Transport the family dog to a dog sitter during family travel and schedule veterinary or grooming appointments as needed.