Family Assistant / Household Manager

Job description

Family Assistant / Household Manager Location: West Hartford, CT (06107) Employment Type: Part-Time, 15–20 hours/week (15 hours/week guaranteed) Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 AM–7:00 PM Compensation: 32–37 per hour, commensurate with experience; mileage reimbursement provided for job-related driving Start Date: ASAP Requirements Must be authorized to work in the United States Maintain a smoke-free environment Reliable transportation CPR and First Aid certified (or willingness to obtain) General vaccinations About Our Family We are a warm, active family in West Hartford with 2 children whose school and after-school activity schedules keep our days lively, with Tuesdays and Thursdays being especially full as everyone heads in different directions. We value a welcoming, comfortable, and organized home where practical systems make daily life easier, shared spaces stay usable, and routines bring a little more ease to the day. Our week involves managing both immediate day to day tasks and the larger household projects that can easily fall behind. School runs, meal logistics, laundry, and errands happen in tandem with seasonal turnover, closet organization, and trip preparation. With an established weekly housekeeper handling deep cleaning, we look for household support to maintain that rhythm, connect the dots, and keep our focus from being pulled in several directions at once. Our needs shift from week to week, so we appreciate a balance of predictable routines and natural flexibility when plans change. We value professional boundaries alongside a warm working relationship, and we hope to build a lasting partnership that becomes a comfortable, trusted part of our household. Who You Are / What We're Looking For You are proactive, resourceful, and naturally organized, with a calm, warm presence. You notice what needs attention, think through sensible next steps, and follow through without needing every task spelled out. You take pride in creating order that is useful and easy to maintain, whether you’re resetting a shared space, tracking household supplies, or moving a larger organization project toward completion. You bring a project manager’s mindset to household work while staying flexible when the day’s priorities shift. You communicate clearly, take direction well, welcome feedback, and use good judgment about when to act independently and when to check in. You are dependable, discreet, and respectful of professional boundaries in a family home, and you understand that consistency and trust are built through thoughtful follow-through. You are comfortable working independently and confident transporting children, while also being happy to prepare dinner, help with meal prep, reset the kitchen, run an errand, and provide light childcare as needs arise. You can balance practical tasks with a warm, attentive presence. Most importantly, you find satisfaction in dependable, thoughtful work and in helping a busy household feel less stretched and more supported. Key Responsibilities Household Management & Organization Create and maintain practical household organization systems Complete larger organizational projects (guest room, attic, kids items, etc.) Daily tidying and home resets, including preparing the home for the weekly housekeeper Putting away dishes, wiping down surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas Rotate seasonal clothing and decor Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc. Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs Occasional deep cleans of fridge, oven, and baseboards Sort mail, manage packages, and break down boxes Family Support & Child Assistance School pickups and after-school activity transportation Light supervision and backup childcare as needed Provide occasional evening babysitting or date night coverage Handle child-related errands Assist with packing and unpacking for family travel Laundry & Linen Care Wash, fold, and organize family laundry in coordination with the weekly housekeeper Washing and folding sheets Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas Meal Planning & Prep Assist with meal preparation, including chopping and preparing ingredients Cook one family dinner per week Pitch in with grocery shopping Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and ready for use Inventory & Errands Collaboratively manage and restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies Assist with returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping Administrative & Personal Assistant Support Awareness of household schedules Occasional assistance with travel planning and logistics How to Apply Please submit a short intro letter sharing a little about yourself and why this role would be a great fit, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information. 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