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Personal Assistant/Family Assistant
New York City, NY
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An active mother with three children — including a younger teen daughter and two older teenagers off to college — is seeking a highly organized and resourceful Personal Assistant to support her household operations. This role centers on supporting the family’s daily rhythm, with a particular focus on meal planning, grocery shopping, and household errands rather than direct cooking. The ideal candidate will bring initiative, reliability, and a thoughtful approach to maintaining a well‑run home. The family values structure, warmth, and discretion.

 

Work Schedule: Standard 8-hour days, Monday through Friday,

with total weekly hours varying between 30 and 40.

Salary: $45 - $65/hr. Depending on experience.


Role Overview

This is a hands-on, detail-oriented position focused on streamlining daily routines, coordinating logistics, and supporting the family’s well-being. The assistant should have a working knowledge of food and basic cooking, with responsibility for organizing meal plans, creating menus, and coordinating grocery shopping.

 

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain weekly meal plans and grocery lists

• Coordinate food deliveries and manage pantry inventory

• Organize children’s schedules, appointments, and school-related logistics

• Research of Vendors, Airbnb, rentals

• Maintain household order: bill payment, tax filing, errands, and administrative tasks

• Support the mother with calendar management and personal tasks

• Occasionally accompany the family to appointments or outings

 

Ideal Candidate

• Highly organized, resourceful, and self-sufficient

• Warm, professional, and discreet

• Experience working with families

• Comfortable navigating NYC and coordinating services

• Tech-savvy (Mac) and able to manage digital calendars and lists

• Driving a plus (Car provided)


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