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About the Role
We are seeking a capable, proactive House Manager / Family Assistant to support a busy family of five. This role involves maintaining household organization, assisting with homework, preparing meals, and managing various family and household tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.
Responsibilities
- Provide morning support, ensuring children are out the door and on the bus safely.
- Provide afternoon supervision and homework support for all three children.
- Transport children to and from afterschool activities.
- Provide occasional date night babysitting.
- Handle kid-related errands, including birthday party gifts, school supply runs, and school activities prep.
- Transport children to maintenance medical appointments.
- Monitor the family calendar for upcoming events and school activities.
- Organize the home from top to bottom, including the pantry, mudroom, drop zone, basement, and closets.
- Establish and maintain household organization systems.
- Swap children’s clothing seasonally.
- Tidy daily between biweekly house cleaner visits, including dishes, surfaces, and high-traffic areas.
- Reset high-traffic “drop zones” daily.
- Coordinate donation drop-offs and manage ongoing hand-me-down circulation.
- Cook 2-3 full dinners per week.
- Prepare filling & nutritious after-school snacks for children.
- Manage grocery needs — either maintaining delivery service or shopping in person.
- Clean out the fridge as part of the weekly meal prep routine.
- Clean the kitchen after meal prep.
- Complete household laundry, including washing, folding, and organizing.
- Rotate linens and towels weekly.
- Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area.
- Maintain a running household supply list and flag low-stock items.
- Restock pantry and household essentials as needed.
- Shop for gifts as needed, including birthday party and teacher gifts.
- Handle all package returns, including library returns.
- Break down and recycle package boxes.
- Walk the family dog in the morning.
- Let the dog out throughout the day.
- Clean out the family vehicle weekly.
- Coordinate car washes.
- Fuel the family vehicle as needed.
- Use the family vehicle for errands.
- Research and gather quotes for home repairs and contractors as needed.
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Fragrance-free or minimal-fragrance products strongly preferred.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Reliable personal transportation required.
- Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day.
- Background check required.
Skills
- Organization
- Proactive
- Communication
- Trustworthiness
- Flexibility
- Childcare
- Meal preparation
- Household management
- Time management
Location
- Babylon, NY 11702
Work Type
- Full-time
- 30–40 hours per week
Experience Level
- Depending on experience
Education Level
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $35–$45 per hour
Benefits
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
About the Company
- We're a busy, warm, and fun family of five living in the suburbs of Manhattan, with two working parents with demanding careers, three active kids, and a sweet golden retriever who all keep life full and moving fast.
- We value trust, reliability, initiative, good communication, and someone who sincerely enjoys becoming an important part of a family’s day-to-day life.
- The right person for this role is someone who is warm, grounded, and self-directed.
- You are energized by the potential for systems and order where there may be chaos.
- You're comfortable around kids of different ages, can engage them naturally, and know how to strike the right balance between nurturing and structured.
- You bring a positive, can-do energy and understand that this role requires flexibility, trustworthiness, and a genuine investment in the family's wellbeing.