Part-Time Family Assistant & House Manager

Part-Time Family Assistant & House Manager

Location: Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Employment Type: Part-Time | 16 hours per week

Schedule:

• Monday-Thursday between 1:00 - 5:00pm
• Flexibility required for additional support as needed

Compensation: $40 per hour, based on experience. Mileage reimbursement for role related tasks.

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free and fragrance-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have reliable personal transportation and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Must be willing to use own vehicle for school runs and errands; mileage reimbursement provided.
• Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including COVID-19 and influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

About Our Family

We are an engaging, high-energy family of five (kid's ages: 15, 13 and 10) living steps from the ocean in Marina del Rey. Our home is full of movement - early mornings, school runs to three different schools in three different directions, competitive athletics, a genuine love of good food and a well-run household. Our oldest is a competitive golfer, which adds a layer of logistics and pride to our daily rhythm. We also share our home with a very chill, lovable Husky who completes our family.

We thrive on teamwork, clear communication and dependability. With busy schedules and a lot happening each day, we're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being part of a collaborative household and takes pride in helping things run smoothly. We believe the best household partnerships are built on trust, mutual respect and a shared commitment to supporting one another. We welcome ideas, initiative and problem-solving, and our hope is to build a long-term partnership with someone who feels invested in our family's success and enjoys being a trusted, valued part of our team.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are a proactive, dependable, and warm professional who takes genuine pride in helping a busy household thrive. You naturally anticipate needs before they arise - whether that's ensuring uniforms are always ready for the next day, noticing the family is running low on a favorite grocery item and restocking, or quietly resetting the kitchen after a busy morning. The little things done consistently are what you know create a calm and well-functioning home.

A meaningful part of this role is helping keep the family's day moving, which includes regular driving for school pick-ups, activities, errands, and appointments. You are a safe, attentive, and dependable driver who understands the importance of punctuality, calm transitions, and making every ride feel secure and easy.

Reliability is one of your greatest strengths. You follow through on your commitments, communicate openly, and are someone that the family can truly count on. You work independently with confidence, exercise sound judgement, and know when to take initiative versus when to check in. Scanning a room to identify the ways that you can make the space function better comes naturally to you. You can be counted on to consistently show up with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.

You genuinely enjoy being around children and teens and know how to connect with them in a warm, natural way while always respecting the parents' lead. Above all, you value being part of a trusted partnership. You're eager to become a dependable, long-term member of a family's support system - building relationships rooted in trust, respect and shared commitment.

Bonus Skill: Bilingual (Spanish)

Key Qualities Include

• Safety Oriented: A strong driver capable of transporting children safely and always prioritizing their well-being
• Proactive & Self-Sufficient: Able to efficiently manage the home by anticipating needs and taking initiative without constant direction
• Healthy Meal Planning & Prep Experience: Confident cooking nutritious, healthy meals for the family limiting processed ingredients. Including a strong understanding of safe food handling and cross-contamination prevention. Experienced in preparing meals that thoughtfully accommodate food sensitivities and severe allergies with consistency and care
• Dependable & Trustworthy: Consistently shows up prepared, communicates proactively, and follows through on commitments with integrity and care
• Time Conscious & Punctual: Values punctuality and strong time management, ensuring the children arrive at school, activities, appointments, and commitments on time while keeping the household rhythm on track.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Daily school drop-offs and pickups across multiple school campuses
• Support morning preparation of backpacks, school lunches, snacks, water bottles, and sports equipment
• Transportation of sports gear to and from athletic facilities as needed
• Support for extracurricular logistics
• Flexibility to provide additional family support during periods of solo parenting

Meal Support

• Own weekly meal prep, up to 5 meals per week (Monday full day; Thursday mini session)
• Prepare healthy, protein-forward meals: proteins, grains, roasted vegetables, and fresh produce
• Daily assembly of school lunches from prepped components
• Grocery shopping as needed to support meal prep and mid-week gaps
• Strict attention to dietary restrictions: primary parent has anaphylaxis to dairy and rice, and is gluten-sensitive. Thorough cleaning of cookware between uses is critical
• Daily kitchen cleanup and maintenance

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold or hang, and organize for a full household
• Monthly refresh for family blankets around the home
• Proactive management of uniforms to ensure readiness for the following day
• Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Daily morning reset of kitchen and common areas
• Light daily tidying: bedroom maintenance, surface wipe-downs, vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Organize and put away groceries, household deliveries, etc
• Support with dcor swaps and holiday prep, as needed
• Assist with event and guest preparation
• Organizational projects for sports gear, kids' items, and shared spaces
• Support with unpacking and organization following move, as needed
• Assist with indoor plant care
• Replace batteries, smoke detectors and light bulbs as needed
• General home upkeep tasks (trash, light maintenance) when the family is traveling
• Turn down bedrooms before leaving
• Flower arrangements

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Assist with family calendar management
• Support the children's morning routine by encouraging them to review their daily schedule, responsibilities, and tasks for the day
• Travel planning and logistics, as needed

Vehicle Management

• Schedule routine maintenance
• Fueling, cleaning and organizing family vehicles
• Tracking registration, insurance, smog checks

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Research and coordinate repairs/maintenance
• Tidy outdoor patio space as needed

Inventory & Errands

• Occasional returns, as needed
• Coordinate donation drop-offs
• Mail and package handling, as needed

Pet Care

• Assist with transporting the family dog to a dog sitter during family travel
• Vet/Grooming Scheduling, as needed

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a short intro letter telling us about yourself and