Family Assistant / Household Manager

Role OverviewHousehold operator responsible for errands, scheduling, and coordination across family and home. This role removes day-to-day friction, keeps systems organized, and ensures tasks are completed without follow-up.

Core Responsibilities

Errands and Logistics

• Shopping pickups and returns
• Grocery shopping and putting away groceries
• Pharmacy pickups
• Gift purchasing, wrapping, and delivery
• Home supply runs and restocking
• Mail collection, package handling, trash coordination
• Vehicle tasks, fuel, cleaning, service scheduling

Household Operations

• Prepare home for guests
• Coordinate cleaners, lawn care, and other vendors
• Schedule maintenance and repairs
• Organize closets, storage, and garage
• Light household support, laundry swaps, dishes, small fixes

Scheduling and Coordination

• Manage personal and family calendar
• Book appointments, medical, personal, services
• Handle phone calls and confirmations
• Coordinate childcare, activities, and events
• Pet appointments and care coordination

Food and Planning

• Assist with grocery planning and ordering
• Meal planning and light prep work
• Support kids’ lunches and weekly prep

Admin and Organization

• Email triage and basic responses
• Maintain task lists and recurring checklists
• Track and complete ongoing to-do items
• Basic bill tracking and organization

Travel and Events

• Plan travel, flights, hotels, itineraries
• Assist with packing and preparation
• Coordinate holidays, events, and mailings

Projects and One-Off Tasks

• Handle backlog household tasks
• Assist with real estate transaction coordination
• Complete ad hoc tasks as needed

Requirements

• Highly organized with strong follow-through
• Able to manage multiple tasks without constant direction
• Strong communication and reliability
• Comfortable running errands and coordinating vendors
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to handle confidential information

Preferred Background

• Personal assistant, executive assistant, nanny, or household manager experience
• Experience with scheduling, coordination, or operations

Structure

• Hourly position
• Mileage reimbursed for errands
• Weekly schedule with flexibility
• 60 to 90 day trial period

Success Metrics

• Tasks completed without follow-up
• Calendar and scheduling run without conflicts
• Reduction in backlog and open tasks
• Proactive handling of upcoming needs
• Consistent communication and reliability

Application InstructionsSubmit resume with brief summary of relevant experience and availability. Include examples of similar responsibilities handled in previous roles.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $10.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shawnee, KS 66216