Part-Time Family Assistant
About The Position
We're a busy, active family with two wonderful kids (under age 10), a lovable yellow Lab who keeps us on our toes (and leaves plenty of fur behind!), and two parents balancing demanding careers. Between school, after-school activities, work commitments, and everyday life, our weeks move quickly. We genuinely love spending time together and have worked hard to build a home that feels welcoming, organized, and peaceful. For us, a clean, well-functioning household isn't just a preference — it's what allows our family to feel less stressed and more connected. Over the years, we've tried just about every solution to stay ahead of household responsibilities, from meal delivery services to in-home cooking. What we've realized is that what we truly need is a proactive, dependable professional who can become a trusted extension of our family. Someone who notices when pantry staples are running low, keeps fresh food ready for the week, manages laundry from start to finish, resets the home each day, and tackles the organizational projects that often get pushed aside. We'd love for our weekends to be spent making memories with our kids—not catching up on chores. If you take genuine pride in creating order, love anticipating needs before anyone has to ask, and find satisfaction in a beautifully maintained home, you'll fit right in. We're looking for someone who is organized, self-directed, and professional—someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to help a busy family thrive. While occasional help with the kids or our dog may come up as trust is built, your greatest impact will be giving our family the gift of a home that feels calm, prepared, and ready for whatever the week brings.
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license required; mileage reimbursement provided.
- Comfortable working alongside and around a large, high-energy dog.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Previous household management or family assistant experience.
- Exceptionally proactive.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Type A mindset.
- Ability to bring ideas and not just execution.
- Ability to work independently.
- Professional and quietly efficient.
- Dependable, punctual, and reliable.
- Professional communication skills.
- Comfortable around children and happy to help when needed.
- Comfortable with dogs.
Nice To Haves
- Dog walking is a bonus, not a requirement
Responsibilities
- Manage pantry, fridge, and household supply inventory — keeping snacks stocked, fruit fresh, and staples replenished before they run out
- Build and manage grocery orders (Whole Foods via Amazon, Costco, Target, Thrive Market)
- Conduct weekly fridge clean-outs and food rotation before restocking
- Handle returns, dry cleaning drop-off and pickup, and occasional pharmacy runs
- Bring in mail and packages; open expected deliveries, put items away, and break down boxes
- Research and suggest gift options for birthdays and occasions; set reminders to keep the family ahead of schedule
- Manage ongoing household subscriptions and orders
- Full ownership of all household laundry: wash, dry, fold, and put away for all family members
- Weekly rotation of sheets and towels
- Steam garments as needed
- Maintain a well-stocked and tidy laundry area
- Meal prep 2–3 nights per week: chopping, marinating, steaming, washing produce, and prepping ingredients so the family can finish and serve (not full cooking)
- Wash and store berries and produce to extend freshness
- Keep healthy snacks stocked and ready
- Daily home reset: dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas, and general tidying
- Prepare the home ahead of biweekly cleaners and handle tasks the cleaners don't cover
- Seasonal clothing swaps, décor transitions, and bedding rotations
- Coordinate donation drop-offs
- Unpack after travel; reset sports bags after weekend use
- Replace light bulbs, smoke detector batteries, air filters, and humidifier maintenance
- Proactive home maintenance tracking using a seasonal household calendar
- Organizational projects throughout the home (pantry systems, bins, measuring and ordering organizational supplies, and returning what doesn't work)
- Weekly fridge clean-out and food rotation
- Clean humidifiers as needed
- One-time basement reorganization: sorting and organizing storage bins
- Ongoing organizational projects as priorities develop (kids’ toy bins to remove broken toys or reduce quantity)
- Prep backpacks, sports gear, and snacks in anticipation of the week's schedule
- Ad hoc school pickups and drop-offs as the relationship develops
- Occasional date night or overnight childcare support over time
- Calendar visibility to stay aligned with the family's weekly schedule
- Ad hoc appointment scheduling
- Serve as on-site point of contact for contractors, vendors, and service providers (e.g., monthly pest control)
- Research and coordinate repair quotes
- Maintain a monthly home maintenance calendar and flag upcoming needs
- Occasional family vehicle drop-off for maintenance and car washes
- Dog walking is a bonus, not a requirement; comfort around a large, high-energy dog is required
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
