CHI Household Manager & Family Assistants (Chicago, IL)

House Managers & Family Assistants

We are actively recruiting experienced, reliable, and proactive House Managers & Family Assistants to support families across Chicago. 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 proactiveable 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 1020 hours/week (part-time) to 3040 hours/week (full-time)
• Most hours fall between 8am6pm, MondayFriday
• 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