East Bay (Contra Costa/Alameda County) — Household Manager & Family Assistant

We are actively recruiting experienced, reliable, and proactive House Managers & Family Assistants to support families across the East Bay (Contra Costa/Alameda Counties). These roles focus on keeping households running smoothly through organization, light home care, family logistics, and meal support. Some families may also request occasional childcare or after-school assistance.

This is an excellent fit for someone who is naturally organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys creating structure and ease within the home. You will partner closely with families to anticipate needs, manage daily routines, and help create a calm, welcoming household environment.

Key Responsibilities

Household Management & Organization

• Daily home reset: light tidying, kitchen clean-up, organizing common spaces
• Manage household inventory: groceries, pantry staples, household supplies, restocking
• Organize closets, playrooms, mudrooms, paperwork, and seasonal rotations
• Coordinate with cleaners, vendors, deliveries, and home maintenance providers
• Handle returns, errands, post office, pharmacy pickups, or Amazon/Target orders

Meal Preparation & Family Support

• Plan and prep simple, healthy family meals or assist with weekly meal planning
• Grocery shopping and fridge/pantry organization
• Pack snacks or lunches for school-aged children (if needed)
• Assist with family scheduling, school forms, appointments, or travel preparation

Optional Childcare Support (varies by family)

• School or activity pickups (family car may be provided)
• Occasional date-night support or afternoon care
• Engaging with children in crafts, outdoor play, or quiet time activities

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Organized, dependable, and proactive—able to anticipate needs
• Calm under pressure and comfortable with changing priorities
• Warm, respectful, and able to create trust with both adults and children
• Tech-comfortable (Google Calendar, Amazon orders, shared family apps)
• Reliable transportation; eligible to work in the U.S.; able to pass background check
• Can maintain a smoke-free environment; vaccinated (including flu and COVID, if requested by family)

Schedule & Structure

• Roles range from 10–20 hours/week (part-time) to 30–40 hours/week(full-time)
• Most hours fall between 8am–6pm, Monday–Friday
• Some families may request occasional evening, overnight, or travel support

Why apply?

• Be the first to know about new roles in your city or region.
• Save time — no need to reapply for each opening.
• Let us match your skills with families looking for someone like you.

What We Look For:

• Household management, family assistant, or childcare experience
• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple responsibilities
• Warm, professional presence and strong communication
• Reliability, initiative, and a proactive approach
• For U.S. candidates: eligibility to work in the United States