Household Manager / Family Assistant (Part-Time)

Job Description

Title: Household Manager / Family Assistant (Part-Time)Location: Redwood Shores, CaliforniaSchedule: 20–30 hours per week

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, professional, and proactive Household Manager / Family Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced executive household. This is a family of 2 with a puppy.

This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and able to anticipate needs several steps ahead. The ideal candidate is seeking to grow within this field and build a long-term career supporting high-functioning or executive households.

Key ResponsibilitiesHousehold Management (Primary Focus)

• Grocery shopping, meal prep, and kitchen management
• Laundry and wardrobe organization
• Daily tidying and maintaining a consistently organized home
• Managing household inventory and proactively restocking supplies
• Running errands (returns, shopping, appointments, etc.)

Family Support

• School drop-off and/or pickup and structured after-school support for child activities
• Assisting with care for a young puppy (feeding, walks, reinforcing routine), taking to day care, socialization, etc. as needed

Household Operations & Coordination

• Coordinating closely with executive assistant on scheduling, travel, and priorities
• Managing household vendors (cleaners, maintenance, deliveries, dog walkers, etc.)
• Scheduling and confirming activities (e.g., swim lessons, sports, appointments)
• Preparing for travel (packing, organizing, retrieving items, managing checklists)
• Monitoring and responding to time-sensitive requests throughout the day

Lifestyle & Project Support

• Sourcing and purchasing household items (e.g., furniture, décor, supplies) as instructed
• Personal shopping (clothing, returns, exchanges, outfitting as directed)
• Supporting home projects (e.g., organizing spaces, setting up functional areas such as a porch or storage systems) as instructed

Ideal Candidate

• 2–3 years of experience in a similar role (household manager, family assistant, or high-level nanny)
• Professional, polished, and highly dependable
• Tech-savvy (comfortable with text, scheduling apps, online ordering, coordination)
• Strong communicator; English required, Spanish preferred
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and able to anticipate needs without direction
• Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable with children and dogs

This role is ideal for someone looking to grow into supporting larger or more complex households over time or executive assistant level work.

Compensation

• $20–$27/hour depending on experience
• Consistent weekly hours
• Long-term opportunity for the right fit with benefits in the future

Example Week (Detailed & Illustrative)Monday

• 8:00 AM arrival, prepare child for school, pack lunch, school drop-off, assess refrigerator, stocked items, take puppy out for walk
• Grocery shop, run errands, return home, restock kitchen
• Start and manage laundry (wash, fold, put away), select items to donate, list new items to buy if needed
• Walk and feed puppy, reinforce routine
• Text swim instructor to confirm weekend lesson
• Prep simple dinner for evening
• 12:00 PM Reset home before departure

Tuesday

• Morning home reset and organization (closets, kitchen, high-traffic areas)
• Run errands (returns, dry cleaning, household supplies)
• Research and purchase porch furniture (measure space, order items, coordinate delivery)
• Communicate with executive assistant on upcoming needs
• Puppy walk and play
• Light meal prep

Wednesday

• Morning school drop-off
• Midday: organize wardrobe, assess clothing needs, purchase or exchange items as directed
• Coordinate with cleaner or maintenance for scheduled visit
• Afternoon school pickup and after-school support
• Prep dinner and reset home

Thursday

• Receive direction from executive assistant regarding upcoming travel; book hair appointment; book veterinary appointment
• Pack luggage (outfits, toiletries, required items)
• Check mail for specific documents or packages
• Run targeted errands (specific store purchases, last-minute needs)
• Put away messes, water the plants, make the beds, create and send birthday invitation for child
• Puppy care

Friday

• Morning school support (if applicable)
• Full home reset (kitchen, living areas, laundry completion)
• Confirm weekend schedule (activities, lessons, logistics)
• Grocery refresh if needed
• Prep simple meal
• Ensure home is fully set up for weekend

Note

Each day may vary, but the expectation is consistent: anticipate needs, execute efficiently, and maintain a calm, well-run, and highly organized home environment.

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Experience:

• Household Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Location:

• Redwood City, CA 94065 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Redwood City, CA 94065 (Required)

Work Location: In person