Job Details
Busy Family Looking for a Friendly, Experienced Family Assistant/Household Manager for their home in Chicago, IL!
About The Family: They are a warm and welcoming family with two energetic and delightful children-a 9-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy. The home is a bustling place where Mom works full-time and Dad is mostly home with the kids. They are looking for a friendly, organized, and proactive Family Assistant to join their team and help keep the household running smoothly. They also have a sweet medium-sized dog who is very friendly.
Job Description: As their Family Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the household operates efficiently. Your responsibilities will include managing the children's schedules, driving to/from activities as needed, handling household laundry, light housekeeping, meal planning and prep (cooking is a huge PLUS), running errands, and assisting with various organizational projects. A reliable and flexible individual who can be a "third set of hands" to support this wonderful family.
Key Responsibilities:
- Children's Schedules: Coordinate and manage the children's activities, play dates, and after-school programs.
- Laundry: Handle laundry for the children and the household's towels and sheets.
- Meal Planning & Prep: Plan and prepare meals; cooking skills are a great bonus!
- Errands: Run errands such as grocery shopping, post office trips, and pharmacy. Use of a car will be provided.
- Transportation Assistance: Help with school drop-offs/pick-ups and after-school activities, and stay with one child when needed.
- Travel Coordination: Assist with planning and organizing family trips and occasionally travel with the family.
- House Sitting: Oversee the house when the family is traveling if not accompanying them.
- Organizational Projects: Organize the pantry, children's closets, seasonal clothing, and the basement playroom.
Additional Information: - The children are in school from approximately 8:30 am to 3:30/4:00 pm during the school year, with activities following.
- A deep cleaning crew handles all deep cleaning weekly, including changing sheets and making beds.
- Flexibility to stay later when Mom travels for work is appreciated.
- The family will be traveling intermittently during the summer, with the kids attending various camps.
- Occasional help with party planning
Qualifications: - Prior experience in a similar role preferred.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to cook and prepare meals is a plus.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and great with children.
- Comfortable with pets, particularly dogs.
Benefits: - Competitive salary based on experience.
- Use of the family car for errands and driving children.
- Opportunity to travel with the family.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
If you are a proactive, organized, and caring individual who loves working with children and managing household tasks, we would love to hear from you! Please apply with your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and why you would be a great fit for this family.
Requested Duration: Indefinitely
About the Family Adults: 2
Children: 2
Dogs: 1 (Sweet, friendly Mutt)
Current Staff: Family has cleaning professionals that come every week.
Position Responsibilities - Occasional Childcare: 02 Children, Ages 9 years (G), and 7 years (B)
- Housekeeping: Light Housekeeping Required, Shared Housekeeping Required
- Cooking: Help Start/Prep for Dinner, Family Meal Cooking HUGE PLUS
- Laundry: Family Laundry
- Errands: 2/3 times a week Grocery Shopping, other errands, as needed.
- Driving: Car Available for Position
- Travel: The family would love someone open to traveling with them occasionally
Position Requirements - Work Hours: M-F, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Languages: English
- Experience: 3-5 Years of Experience in a similar role in a private home
- References: Minimum of 2 References
- Background: Pass stringent background checks and drug testing upon offer of hire
- Personality Traits: Friendly, honest, kind, upbeat, organized, flexible, reliable, and a good communicator.
Position Compensation - Salary: $35+/hour, on payroll, DOE, Negotiable for the right candidate
- Living Accommodations: Live Out
- Vacation: Yes
- Additional Benefits: Paid Major Holidays