Household Manager & Family Assistant

Job Title: Household Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Bronxville, NY (10708)

Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours/week guaranteed; W2

Schedule: M-F, 8 hours/day with flexibility between 8am-6pm; available for occasional overnights

Start Date: August 2026

Compensation: $40–$45/hour, based on experience

Requirements:

• Maintain a smoke free environment
• Reliable transportation
• General vaccinations
• Comfortable with cats, dogs, and a bearded dragon
• Fragrance-free work environment

About Our Family

We are an active, energetic family balancing a dynamic schedule. Between work, school, activities, pets, and travel, our life is full and busy. We value organization, efficiency, and thoughtful attention to detail, and we are looking for someone with a steady, proactive approach who can anticipate needs and keep daily life running smoothly. Warmth, reliability, and adaptability are central to our day-to-day rhythm, creating an environment that is welcoming yet structured.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are a highly organized, intuitive, and proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi-faceted household. You approach your work with initiative and meticulous attention to detail, noticing what needs to be done before being asked while exercising sound judgment on when to circle back for input. Flexible and self-directed, you manage multiple priorities with ease, maintaining a calm, professional, and approachable presence even during busy or high-pressure days.

You are a skilled communicator who navigates complex schedules and household responsibilities with discretion, efficiency, and warmth. Your project management mindset allows you to anticipate needs, streamline systems, and create an environment that feels smooth, orderly, and supported. You take pride in maintaining household operations at a high level, with particular strength in managing inventory and vendor coordination, supporting consistent and thoughtful meal preparation, and caring for pets with attention and reliability.

You thrive when contributing to a home where attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and a warm, steady presence are valued. You enjoy taking ownership of projects large and small, helping the family feel supported and at ease while the household runs seamlessly behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

Inventory & Errands

• Manage household supply lists
• Restock pantry staples, fridge, and household supplies
• Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
• Handle returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, prescriptions
• Drive teen to appointments/activities as needed
• Check mailbox daily and package handling
• Breakdown boxes

Household Management & Organization

• Create and maintain household organization systems
• Daily resets and prepping home for weekly cleaners
• Daily tidying: put away dishes, wipe surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas, etc.
• Seasonal swaps of clothing, décor, bedding
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
• Handle event, holiday, guest prep
• Unpacking from travel
• Indoor plant care
• Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.

Meal Planning & Prep

• Prep healthy meals/snacks 2x/week
• Shop for groceries and meal-related items
• Follow dietary needs/healthy cooking preferences
• Kitchen clean-up and maintenance

Pet Care

• Feed dogs and cats daily
• Occasional walking of dogs 2x/day
• Vet/grooming scheduling and pickup/dropoff
• Administer medications
• Maintain pet supplies

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Oversee vendors (cleaners, contractors, landscapers, piano maintenance, etc.)
• Research and coordinate repairs and quotes
• Seasonal property maintenance
• Manage outdoor spaces

Vehicle Management

• Schedule maintenance
• Fueling, cleaning, and organizing of vehicles
• Track registration and insurance

Laundry & Linen Care

• As needed, wash, fold, and organize family laundry
• As needed, ironing and steaming/special garment care
• Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional cleaning of fridge (checking expiration dates on food and household products)
• Refresh garage/mudroom/entryway
• Organizational projects (kids' bedrooms, closets, NYC apartment, etc.)

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Awareness of household schedules
• Receipt/budget tracking for expenses incurred as Household Manager
• Occasional event and appointment coordination

How to Apply:

Please submit:

• A brief cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for our family.
• Your updated resume.
• Three professional references with contact details.

Please Note: This role requires a background check and signing of an NDA.