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House Manager/Family Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $40.00 - $50.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
401k

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a vibrant and active family of four based in Rye, New York. This family is seeking a dedicated and highly competent live-out House Manager/Family Assistant to help effectively manage their household and assist with their two children, aged 13. With a focus on creating a supportive, well-organized home environment, the family values professionalism, discretion, and a proactive approach to household management. They offer a competitive salary ranging between $40 to $50 per hour, complemented by benefits including health insurance and 401k, underscoring their commitment to attracting and retaining top-tier talent.

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Job Requirements

  • Patient and supportive with children, some education or child-care experience preferred
  • Flexible in adapting to family’s priorities and managing varied schedule/responsibilities
  • Respectful of family’s privacy and follows family’s safety standards
  • Independently and actively researches and solves problems
  • Comfortable with and enjoys pets
  • Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Safe, experienced driver with perfect driving record

Job Qualifications

  • 5-7+ years of experience in private home settings with excellent recommendations
  • Excellent time management skills
  • High level of emotional intelligence
  • Capable problem-solver
  • Adaptable and proactive
  • Positive can-do attitude
  • Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Safe, experienced driver with perfect driving record
  • Comfortable with and enjoys pets
  • Some education or child-care experience preferred
  • Ability to use technology such as WhatsApp and Google Docs effectively

Job Duties

  • Management and proactive organization of household, including all closets, pantries and storage areas
  • Supervise weekly cleaning team
  • Pickup children from school and drive them to activities
  • Prepare healthy meals and snacks
  • Run errands (clothing, hardware, post office, dry cleaning, etc.)
  • Maintain grocery and household inventory (online and in-person shopping), track down special items, arrange for deliveries as needed, keep refrigerator organized and clean, dispose of old/expired foods
  • Coordinate with contractors/vendors (gardener, repairmen, handyman, etc.), take notice of needed repairs and address them with principals
  • Light housekeeping as needed to help keep the household in order
  • Assist with dog care (let out as needed, take to appointments, etc.)
  • Coordinate for pet care/dog sitter, be responsible for safety of pets when home alone or when family is traveling
  • Use apps such as WhatsApp and Google docs to communicate with principals, support household schedule and organize tasks

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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