About the Role
A family is seeking a kind, organized, and proactive Family Assistant/Caregiver to support their two daughters, ages 10 and 12. The family is looking for someone to become a trusted member of their household for the upcoming academic year and beyond. The role starts October 1st but is open for the right person.
Responsibilities
- Picking the girls up from school
- Driving/shuttling them to and from after-school activities
- Helping with homework, school organization, and keeping track of assignments and commitments
- Helping the girls stay organized and prepared for school and activities
- Preparing healthy, family-friendly meals and snacks
- Providing a warm, reliable, and supportive presence
- Helping anticipate the girls' needs and keeping their schedules running smoothly
- Coordinating with household staff, service providers, and contractors
- Ordering groceries, school uniforms, household supplies, and other necessities
- Helping organize and clear out household items that are no longer needed
- Scheduling and coordinating children's appointments, including dental and medical appointments
- Coordinating apartment repairs and maintenance when needed
- Keeping track of household logistics and helping ensure that things get done efficiently
- Anticipating needs and taking initiative rather than waiting to be asked
Requirements
- Comfortable with a large older dog
- A strong communicator and team player
- Dependable, discreet, and professional
- Comfortable preparing healthy meals for the family
Skills
- Kind, warm, and genuinely enjoys working with children
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Proactive and able to anticipate what needs to be done
- Excellent at helping children with homework and school organization
- Comfortable taking ownership of family assistant and administrative responsibilities
- Flexible and adaptable when schedules change
Location
- Maine (seasonal)
Work Type
- Full-time
- Monday through Friday, approximately 11am-7pm
- Flexibility for occasional late nights (e.g., 3pm-10pm)
- Flexibility for schedule changes with limited notice
Salary/Compensations
- $40-$45/hourly + Flexible DOE
- Guaranteed hours
Benefits
- W-2 employment
- PTO
