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About the Role

This role is for a Household Manager & Family Assistant who will serve as the central point of coordination for a busy Brooklyn family. The ideal candidate will take full responsibility for behind-the-scenes logistics, administrative details, and daily execution to ensure the family runs effortlessly. This position requires someone who naturally assumes ownership, solves problems proactively, and is invested in the family's well-being.

Responsibilities

Creating and maintaining household organization systems
Daily kitchen tidying and maintenance
Preparing the home for weekly cleaners
Managing seasonal clothing swaps and donation drop-offs
Providing pre-travel household prep and post-travel unpacking support
Indoor plant care
Managing trash, compost, and recycling schedules
Performing routine upkeep tasks
Managing household inventory, including pantry, fridge, and supplies
Maintaining running supply lists and household subscriptions
Handling returns, dry cleaning drop-offs, and gift shopping
Managing mail and packages
Providing afternoon school pickup and transportation to extracurricular activities
Offering occasional light supervision and back-up childcare
Transporting children to and from appointments
Managing the children's calendar and proactively flagging schedule changes
Providing occasional evening coverage
Assisting with collaborative packing and unpacking for travel
Handling kid-related errands
Overseeing weekly cleaners and coordinating home readiness
Researching and coordinating vendors, repairs, and quotes
Managing the household calendar, including school and activity logistics
Coordinating travel plans, including flight research and itinerary planning
Researching and coordinating seasonal camps and activities
Coordinating children's appointments
Liaising with parents' professional EA on scheduling and logistics
Performing occasional research tasks and administrative support
Washing, folding, and organizing household laundry
Supporting linen rotation and maintaining a tidy laundry area
Collaborating on grocery shopping and meal planning
Preparing supplemental meals and snacks
Coordinating with the part-time chef on meal planning and kitchen flow
Performing occasional deep cleans of kitchen appliances and areas
Organizing seasonal items and storage areas
Refreshing entryway and utility spaces

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Authorized to work in the United States
Comfortable navigating Brooklyn and Manhattan
Up to date on recommended vaccinations
CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

Skills

Organizational strength
Problem-solving
Proactive initiative
Systems building
Efficiency
Discretion
Reliability
Thoughtful communication
Calmness under pressure
Resourcefulness
Solutions-oriented approach
Thinking several steps ahead
Bringing order to busy lives
Executive Assistant skills
Personal Assistant skills
Household logistics management
Schedule coordination
Inventory management
Seasonal project organization
Seamless execution
Anticipating needs
Creating efficient systems
Navigating the city
Child transportation
Understanding of teenagers
Identifying and improving inefficiencies
Maximizing downtime
Proactive communication
High standards of work
Warmth
Adaptability
Emotional intelligence
Dependability
Meaningful difference-making

Location

Brooklyn, New York, 11231

Work Type

Part-Time
20–30 hours per week
Monday-Friday, 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Occasional evening coverage

Salary/Compensations

$40–45 per hour

About the Company

We are a busy, warmhearted family of four based in Brooklyn with full professional lives and an active household.
Our household thrives on thoughtful organization and teamwork, running with a lot of heart and many moving parts.
Both parents balance demanding careers and varying schedules.
Our two school-aged children are spirited, athletic, and deeply involved in extracurricular activities.
We have weekly cleaning support and a part-time chef.
We value efficiency, discretion, reliability, and thoughtful communication.
Life here is dynamic, and plans can shift quickly.