House Manager & Family Assistant

Job Title: House Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Employment Type: (25-40 hours/week)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work one weekend day; flexibility to house-sit during travel, as needed.

Compensation: $32–37/hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements:

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation
• Fragrance-free
• Comfortable with pets

About Our Family:

We are a lovely, close-knit family who values quality time together. While we cherish our family moments, we also lead busy lives and require support to keep everything running smoothly. With three children and a range of activities, we need help managing daily logistics, driving to and from practices, and ensuring the house stays organized and well-maintained. We prioritize a calm, balanced environment where everyone can thrive.

Our family enjoys a healthy lifestyle, appreciates routine, and values open communication. We're looking for someone who can seamlessly integrate into our home, provide support where needed, and help us manage the busy aspects of our lives while respecting our peaceful, family-focused atmosphere.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a reliable, responsible, and calm individual with a great sense of ownership over their tasks. You're highly detail-oriented and proactive in completing household tasks without requiring constant direction. The ideal candidate is comfortable supporting our busy schedules, which often involve driving to gymnastics practices and competitions. You'll assist with organizing the home, helping with meal prep and grocery shopping, and managing errands. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys working in a family-oriented environment and wants to be part of a supportive, dynamic household.

We value clear, direct communication and respect for our family culture, which includes a healthy lifestyle and non-intrusive presence. Ideally, you are someone with a cultural affinity for the family and you're looking to engage with our family in a meaningful way. You understand different cultural norms and have a discerning eye, great judgment, and common sense. You bring a calm energy to the home and are practical, reliable, with excellent follow-through. You take ownership of your tasks and are proactive, always seeing things out of place and fixing them without needing to be asked.

You are respectful of how the family runs things and have a genuine interest in becoming part of their routine. You value a healthy lifestyle, healthy home practices, and strive for a good routine. The family speaks multiple languages, and they would encourage someone international who can connect with them on a deeper level.

Key Responsibilities:

Family Support & Child Assistance:

• Pick-up/drop-offs for school and activities
• Backup childcare

Household Management & Organization:

• Create and/or Maintain household organization systems
• Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
• Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
• Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
• Event/holiday/guest prep
• Packing/unpacking for travel
• Indoor plant care
• Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.

Meal Planning & Prep:

• Help with meal prep (chopping vegetables, grocery shopping)
• Follow healthy diet needs/preferences
• Maintain kitchen tidiness, cleaning after meal prep

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects:

• Deep clean occasional spaces (fridge, oven, baseboards)
• Refresh garage/mudroom/entry
• Clean humidifiers/air purifiers, other special cleaning tasks as needed
• Organizational projects (toys, closets, gear)
• Assembly of small furniture

Inventory & Errands:

• Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
• Manage running household supply lists and orders (Amazon, Costco, etc.)
• Handle dry cleaning, returns, gift shopping, and mail/packages
• Breakdown boxes and recycling management
• Mail and package handling, Amazon returns

Pet Care:

• Feed/walk pets, schedule vet/grooming appointments
• Maintain pet supplies

Vehicle Management:

• Schedule vehicle maintenance
• Fuel, clean, and organize vehicles
• Track registration/insurance

Vendor & Property Oversight:

• Coordinate with cleaners, contractors, landscapers
• Research/coordinate repairs and quotes for household needs
• Manage outdoor spaces (clean up pool toys)

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support:

• Travel planning and logistics
• Calendar management (family and household scheduling)
• Receipt/budget tracking
• Event and appointment coordination

How to Apply:

If interested, please email me with the following:

1. A brief letter explaining why you believe you would be a great fit for this position.
2. Your updated resume, including 3 references with contact information.