Family Assistant

Location:  NW Washington, DC  Schedule : Full-time | Monday–Friday, 1/1:30 PM–8/8:30 PM (flexibility with school-year schedule; summer hours may shift earlier.) Also flexible for fewer hours if the candidate desires. Start:   ASAP 

Overview

An active, well-run household is seeking an experienced Family Personal Assistant to serve as the organizational backbone of the home. This role is heavily focused on scheduling and coordination, supporting three school-aged children with complex, staggered routines and travel sports, while also overseeing light household administration and family logistics. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven, and who thrives in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. The household is supported by a full-time housekeeper and a chef. The family previously employed a nanny for eight years and values longevity, trust, and proactive communication.

Key Responsibilities

Children & Schedule Management (Primary Focus)

• Coordinate daily school pickups/drop-offs and extracurricular schedules
• Manage staggered routines across a shared school campus and off-site activities
• Oversee travel sports logistics, including:
  • Equipment readiness (what goes in each sports bag)
  • App-based schedules and rosters
  • Coordinating carpools and communicating with other parents/nannies.
• Maintain and update shared scheduling systems (apps + Skylight calendar)
• Look ahead weekly and flag coverage gaps or extra driver needs to parents
• Collaborate closely with mom to ensure smooth handoffs

Household & Family Support

• Own and manage the household task list with strong prioritization
• Light household reset duties (unloading dishwasher, tidying common areas -especially on days without the housekeeper)
• Pantry and snack management:
  • Keep kids’ snacks, fresh fruit, and veggies stocked and prepped
  • One weekly grocery run or unloading/organizing deliveries
• Seasonal organization:
  • Children’s clothing (monitoring sizes, seasonal needs, closets)
  • Sports gear clean-outs and organization
• Errands and returns 
• Vendor coordination and tracking of annual services/appointments
• Assist with preparing the home for events (birthdays, pool parties, gatherings)

Pet Support (Light)

• Assist with basic pet care alongside the existing dog walker
• Feed pets dinner, tidy backyard as needed
• ​​​​​​​Pets include a Bernese Mountain Dog, a Lab/Shepherd mix, and a cat

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5+ years of experience in a Family or Personal Assistant role
• Exceptionally organized, fast-moving, and detail-oriented
• Tech-savvy and comfortable managing multiple apps and systems
• Strong judgment and proactive mindset - anticipates needs and solves problems
• Excellent communicator who can build systems and keep everyone aligned
• Trustworthy, resourceful, and able to “own” responsibilities without micromanagement
• ​​​​​​​Calm, adaptable, and confident in a fast-paced household

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Comfortable driving a family vehicle or using own car as needed
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating closely with parents
• Looking to make a long-term commitment (5+ years)

Compensation:   ​$35/hour, 10 days of PTO, ​​​​​​​4 paid sick days per year, and paid holidays including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, & New Year’s Day.