Full-Time Skilled Family Assistant needed! - Household Staffing : Job Details

Private Full-Time Family Assistant needed in New York City- Upper West side. Position: Full-Time Family Assistant

• Schedule: M-F 10AM-6PM
• Salary: $35-$40/hour depending on experience- Please let us know if you salary expectations are higher than the pay listed.
• Benefits: 2 weeks PTO, sick days, health insurance stipend, major holidays off.
• Start Date: ASAP

About the Family: A private, high-profile family is seeking a proactive, highly organized, and capable Family Assistant to serve as a trusted right-hand to the lady of the house. The ideal candidate will be someone who is always one step ahead, able to manage day-to-day household operations, oversee staff across multiple homes, and take ownership of scheduling, logistics, and administrative support. This is not a cooking or cleaning role, as those responsibilities are handled by other professionals. Instead, the assistant will focus on managing tasks, organizing systems, and taking as much as possible off the Mrs.'s plate so she can focus on her priorities. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as this role involves coordinating with vendors, household staff, and service providers. Discretion, professionalism, and good judgment are a must. The candidate should be comfortable using Excel, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other digital tools to complete tasks efficiently and accurately. This is a role for someone who is polished, self-motivated, and thrives in a support position where they can bring calm, structure, and order to a dynamic home environment.

• Pets: 1 dog- Havanese, 1 Cat
• Household Staff: Housekeepers

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted assistant to the Mrs., helping manage day-to-day household responsibilities and personal projects
• Oversee scheduling, calendar management, and coordination of appointments and household logistics
• Manage vendors, household staff, and service providers across multiple residences to ensure quality and timely service
• Organize and maintain household systems, including digital files, inventories, and task lists
• Handle administrative tasks, including email correspondence, travel planning, and expense tracking
• Assist with event planning, errands, and miscellaneous projects as needed
• Take initiative to identify and handle tasks before being asked, with an eye for detail and efficiency

Ideal Candidate & Personality: The ideal candidate is proactive, trustworthy, and confident in their skills. They should be proactive, discrete, and friendly with others as this is a busy home. There are children (13-year-old twins). Someone comfortable around children is needed as well. Requirements

• Prior experience in a similar role in a private household
• Excellent references
• Legal to work in the United States
• Driver's license and clean driving record
• Comfortable with dogs
• English speaking required