Family Assistant/Household Manager
About The Position
This is a part-time role for a Family Assistant/Household Manager, working approximately 20-25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The role involves daily school pickups, assisting children with homework and activities, meal preparation, household organization, and running errands. The family is a busy, grounded Bay Area family of four with two energetic boys and a senior dog. They are looking for someone reliable, warm, and self-directed to help manage the afternoon rhythm, ensure healthy dinners are prepared, and create a more relaxed transition from school to home. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and enjoy creating systems to make everyday life easier, while also maintaining a warm and functional home environment. The family has bi-weekly house cleaners and outsources laundry, so deep cleaning is covered.
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Reliable personal transportation required; mileage reimbursement provided.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
- Reliability, warmth, and genuine energy.
- Self-directed and confident working independently.
- Receptive to feedback and comfortable with direct communication.
- Ability to read a room, adapt to schedule shifts, and bring calm structure.
- Genuine enjoyment of being around children.
- Consistency and follow-through.
- Excitement for menu planning and meal execution.
- Ability to find nourishing meals that work for the whole family, considering kids' preferences.
- Proactive in creating systems and improving household efficiency.
- Ability to bring organization and structure while maintaining a warm home feel.
- Takes initiative, follows through on details, and brings a steady, positive presence.
- Ability to see what needs to be done, take ownership, and become a trusted part of the family's rhythm.
Nice To Haves
- Some flexibility may be needed for occasional evening support.
Responsibilities
- Daily school pickup for younger son (2:30 PM most days, 1:30 PM Thursdays)
- Drop-off boys at activities
- Backup childcare coverage when kids are home sick
- Help kids unpack backpacks, begin homework, and prep bags and lunches for the next day
- Support kids with packing for trips
- Kid-related errands as needed
- Plan and cook healthy, family-friendly dinners approximately 4 nights per week
- Submit weekly menus for family approval
- Prep school lunches
- Kitchen clean-up and maintenance after cooking
- Maintain and improve household organization systems (entryway, snack storage, etc.)
- Daily resets and light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas)
- Prep the home before bi-weekly cleaners arrive
- Organizational projects for toys, gear, and shared spaces
- Event, holiday, and guest prep
- Indoor plant care
- Inventory & Errands: Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
- Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target)
- Handle returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping (including kids' birthday parties)
- Break down boxes and manage running supply lists
- Organize and put away laundry
- Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas
- Vehicle Upkeep: Fueling, cleaning, and organizing the family vehicle as needed
- Administrative Support: Manage household and kids' calendars, including school events, activities, and appointments
- Coordinate dentist and other recurring appointments
- Assist with coordinating vendors and support for a secondary family property in Illinois (remote coordination as needed)
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement provided for use of personal vehicle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
