Family Assistant Needed ASAP
Location: Irvington, NY
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: $35–$45/hour DOE, 2 weeks paid vacation, 3–5 sick days, Major holidays off
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Wednesday & Thursday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Approximately 40 hours/week; may vary slightly week to week
About the Family:
A welcoming family of four (two school aged children, ages 6 & 10) in Irvington, NY is seeking a smart, proactive, and tech-savvy Family Assistant to help manage their home and daily logistics. This long-term role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic household, brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and takes a hands-on approach to supporting the family. They have a housekeeper who comes 2x/week for deep cleaning.
Key Responsibilities:
- School drop-offs, pickups, and driving to after-school activities
- Light housekeeping and home organization
- Running errands: groceries, post office, dry cleaning, car maintenance, etc.
- Dinner prep and light family cooking
- Tech-savvy support: managing digital calendars, scheduling, online orders
- Vendor management: scheduling services, obtaining quotes, overseeing household projects
- Proactively identifying and addressing household needs
Ideal Candidate:
- Highly organized with strong time management skills
- Proactive and resourceful, takes initiative without needing direction
- Calm, intelligent, and adaptable in a dynamic household environment
- Confident using technology to manage calendars, vendors, and household systems
- Proven track record of successfully managing household operations and overseeing daily logistics and long-term projects
- Strong communicator with a polished, professional, and can-do attitude
Requirements:
- 5+ years in a similar role
- Valid driver’s license
- At least 2 professional references
- Background check required upon offer
- Compensation: $35–$45/hour DOE, 2 weeks paid vacation, 3–5 sick days, Major holidays off