The posting
Job Title: Household Manager & Family Assistant
Location: New York, NY 10013
Employment Type: Part-time (10-15 hours/week)
Schedule:
- Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Main day: shopping, meal prep)
- Wednesday/Thursday: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Flexible)
Compensation: $25-$30/hour
Start Date: ASAP
Requirements:
- Maintain a smoke-free environment
- CPR certification
- General vaccinations
- Must be comfortable with cats and dogs
About Our Family:
We are a busy, energetic family living in downtown New York City, balancing demanding careers, family life, and a full schedule. We have a young child, a full-time nanny who manages childcare, and a golden retriever.
We’re looking for someone who can provide reliable, hands-on household support and help take everyday tasks off our plate. This role is focused on straightforward household management—running local errands, picking up items, restocking household essentials, organizing spaces, handling returns and packages, and working through a clear list of tasks efficiently.
Our household moves quickly, so reliability, good judgment, and follow-through are especially important to us. We don’t need someone with years of formal House Manager experience; we’re much more interested in finding someone who is capable, professional, organized, and takes pride in getting things done efficiently and to our standards.
Who You Are / What We’re Looking For:
You’re someone who gets things done. If you’re given a list of errands or household tasks, you can work through it efficiently, use common sense along the way, and communicate when something changes or you need clarification.
You’re organized, attentive, and dependable. You notice details, follow instructions carefully, and don’t need extensive oversight to complete straightforward tasks. If something isn’t ready for pickup, a plan changes, or an issue comes up while you’re out, you pause, communicate, and adjust rather than simply continuing with the original plan.
You’re also comfortable helping with practical household tasks such as:
- Running local errands and completing pickups and returns
- Restocking groceries and household essentials
- Receiving and managing packages
- Keeping household supplies organized and logically stored
- Handling basic household organization projects
- Following up on simple household-related tasks or logistics
- Working from a shared task list and keeping it updated
- Communicating clearly when a task is completed, delayed, or requires a decision
Professionalism and good judgment are important in this role. You’ll be working in someone’s home and occasionally handling family purchases or other household logistics, so we’re looking for someone who is respectful of boundaries, thoughtful with family resources, and responsible with any payment methods or information entrusted to them. What matters most is that you are mature, trustworthy, efficient, comfortable navigating New York City, and able to see a list and execute it well.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being productive, likes creating order, and gets satisfaction from making someone else’s day run a little more smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
Household Management & Organization
- Maintain household organization systems (closets, storage, pantry, toys)
- Reset and tidy rooms daily; maintain overall neatness, ensure hope is prepped for cleaning services
- Oversee household schedules and calendars - flights, forward-thinking.
- Conduct seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding, etc.)
- Prepare and coordinate donation drop offs and pick ups
- Support packing/unpacking for travel or seasonal transitions
- Supervise or coordinate with service providers/vendors (e.g., handymen, cleaners, landlord, property management)
- Load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high traffic areas
- Maintain and water indoor plants
Family Support
- Assist with child-related laundry, organization, and errands
Administrative & Personal Assistant Support
- Help with travel planning, scheduling, and logistics
- Manage family calendars and reminders
- Help making and coordinating restaurant reservations
Inventory Management & Errands
- Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, household supplies
- Create and manage running household supply lists
- Coordinate and manage household orders & deliveries (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
- Run errands: grocery shopping, returns, managing dry cleaning delivery
- Handle package pickup and deliveries
Meal Planning & Preparation
- Batch-cook weekly meals (lunch/dinner, 1x weekly to last for the week)
- Coordinate with Nanny on grocery list
- Shop for groceries and meal-related items
- Follow dietary needs and family preferences (healthy cooking)
- Clean kitchen post-prep and manage kitchen tidiness
Laundry & Linen Care
- 1x per week: Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry (e.g., clothing, bedding, towels)
- Iron, steam, and prepare outfits as needed
- Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked with supplies
- Handle special care for delicates (hang-dry)
Vendor & Property Oversight
- Schedule and supervise and coordinate service providers (cleaners, contractors, landscapers)
- Research and coordinate repairs, maintenance, and quotes
Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
- Tackle quarterly deep cleans and organization projects, such as the fridge, oven, baseboards, and other commonly used spaces
How to Apply:
Please send a brief cover letter explaining why you're a great fit for this position, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.
This role requires a background check.
