Position Summary
We are looking for a dependable, organized, and proactive Personal & Household Assistant to provide approximately 15 hours of support each week. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating order, solving problems, and helping a busy family stay organized.
The ideal candidate is trustworthy, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to anticipate needs before they arise. This position requires someone who can work independently, maintain confidentiality, and seamlessly manage a variety of personal, household, and administrative responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Household Management
- Maintain a clean, organized, and functional home.
- Create and maintain household organization systems.
- Coordinate with house cleaners, maintenance providers, contractors, and other household vendors.
- Manage household inventory and maintain shopping lists.
- Grocery shop and keep the kitchen stocked.
- Assist with meal preparation during busy weeks.
- Pick up prescriptions, packages, dry cleaning, and other household items as needed.
- Assist with seasonal organization and household projects.
Family Support
- Help ensure children have needed supplies, school forms, uniforms, sports equipment, and other essentials.
- Coordinate transportation logistics when needed.
- Assist with planning for family activities, appointments, and special events.
- Help keep family schedules organized and running smoothly.
Administrative & Personal Assistance
- Manage calendars, appointments, meetings, and personal commitments.
- Coordinate reservations and appointments.
- Organize paperwork, files, and important documents.
- Manage email correspondence and administrative tasks as requested.
- Research products, services, travel, vendors, and other information.
- Track ongoing to-do lists and follow up on outstanding tasks.
- Help prioritize daily and weekly responsibilities.
- Assist with special projects and miscellaneous tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Household Manager, Executive Assistant, or Administrative Assistant preferred.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional, dependable, and trustworthy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
- Comfortable using email, calendars, Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Schedule
- Approximately 15 hours per week.
- Flexible schedule with mutually agreed-upon hours.
- Occasional flexibility may be needed depending on family schedules or special projects.
