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About the Role

We are seeking a Household Manager & Family Assistant to create a calm, organized, and welcoming home environment. This role is about becoming a trusted partner who takes ownership of the daily rhythm of the home, reducing the mental load for parents and allowing them to spend more time enjoying family life.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce family expectations (screen/phone time expectations)
• Create and/or Maintain household organization systems
• Daily resets and prep home for cleaners (Bi-weekly)
• Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
• Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
• Event/holiday/guest prep
• Packing/unpacking for travel-help kids to organize
• School/activity pickups and drop-offs
• Homework structure and supervision
• Light supervision and backup childcare as needed
• Kid-related errands, including spirit day items, and back-to-school needs
• Guide kids toward responsibility and involve them -- helping them organize backpacks, stay on top of their own tasks, and learn to pack for trips themselves
• Prepare healthy after-school snacks: smoothies, cut fruits and vegetables
• Cook simple, fresh dinners for the children
• Grocery runs for missing items from nearby stores; not a full weekly shop
• Kitchen clean-up and maintenance throughout the day
• Folding and putting away laundry (washing handled separately)
• Linen rotation-beds and towels
• Ironing and steaming for items that require it
• Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area
• Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
• Maintain running household supply list and restock as needed
• Returns, dry cleaning drop-off and pickup, gift shopping
• Mail and package handling
• Occasional targeted deep cleans: refrigerator, oven, baseboards
• Seasonal organizational projects: kids' clothing, closets, gear
• Mudroom and cubby refresh as needed throughout the year
• Calendar management using Skylight app to coordinate household and family schedules
• Event and appointment coordination: haircuts, medical appointments, back-to-school logistics, etc.
• Track spending and receipts for reimbursement
• Travel logistics support (visas, itineraries) in coordination with the family's travel agent
• Fuel, clean, and organize car
• Schedule seasonal maintenance
• Track registration and insurance renewal
• Oversee cleaners/contractors/landscapers

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Reliable personal transportation required.
• Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
• Basic CPR and First Aid knowledge required.

Skills

• Organization
• Logistical management
• Planning
• Problem-solving
• System creation
• Proactive
• Ownership
• Working with children
• Consistency
• Encouragement
• Structure
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Clear communication
• Discretion
• Calmness under pressure
• Errand management
• Household inventory
• Light meal preparation
• Calendar logistics
• Laundry management
• Organization projects
• Daily resets
• Professionalism
• Efficiency
• Meal planning
• Grocery shopping
• Kitchen maintenance
• Linen care
• Ironing/steaming
• Inventory management
• Deep cleaning
• Administrative support
• Personal assistant support
• Calendar management
• Event coordination
• Appointment coordination
• Receipt tracking
• Travel logistics
• Vehicle upkeep
• Vendor oversight
• Property oversight

Location

• Port Washington, NY 11050

Work Type

• Part-Time
• 25 hours per week

Salary/Compensations

• $35-$40 per hour

About the Company

• We're a warm family of 4, navigating the rewarding, and often busy, years of raising our middle-school aged children.
• Our goal isn't to keep up with the chaos—it's to create a home that feels calm, organized, welcoming, and intentionally cared for.
• We value initiative, kindness, professionalism, and long-term relationships, and we're excited to welcome someone who takes pride in making a meaningful difference every single day.