Job Title: Personal Family Assistant – Flexible, Hybrid Role
Location: Washington, D.C. (Remote with weekly in-person meeting)
A busy, dynamic family in Washington, D.C. is seeking a proactive, organized, and flexible Personal Family Assistant to support their household and administrative needs. This is a unique hybrid opportunity to work remotely with occasional in-person meetings, providing flexibility while ensuring the family’s administrative, personal, and household affairs run smoothly. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and capable of managing various tasks with efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administrative Support: Light bookkeeping, managing household (and potentially business) email correspondence, scheduling appointments, booking travel arrangements, and paying bills.
- Household Management: Oversee and coordinate household help and vendors, assist with household scheduling for both husband and wife, and manage home maintenance or repairs.
- Errands: Running occasional errands such as picking up dry cleaning, supplies or groceries.
- Pet Care: Provide occasional assistance with the family’s two large dogs as needed.
- Organizational Help: Create easy-to-follow systems to keep the household and administrative tasks organized, especially helping the principal manage tasks with ADHD in mind.
- Family Activity Research: Light research to plan family activities or travel, ensuring all details are handled smoothly.
What Works Best for the Family:
- Go with the Flow: The family values flexibility and someone who can adapt to changing needs.
- Proactive and Organized: The ability to anticipate needs, develop organizational strategies, and manage tasks efficiently. Someone who is Type-A in their organization and can come in and create order.
- Sense of Humor: A lighthearted, positive attitude is appreciated!
- Self-Starter: Someone who takes initiative and makes decisions without waiting for detailed instructions.
- Discreet and Trustworthy: Respecting privacy is a must, along with maintaining professionalism.
- Flexible and Detail-Oriented: The role can be part-time or full-time, depending on the candidate’s availability and fit. Hours are flexible, with the expectation of consistent, reliable work and one in-person meeting per week to touch base face-to-face with the principal and handle any tangible needs. Potential for there to be more time spent in the home if needed, i.e. if a vendor or repair is needed and the candidate needs to be at the home to oversee.
Qualifications:
- Excellent Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and complete work on time.
- Comfortable with Dogs: The family has two large dogs, so a love for pets is essential.
- Strong Communicator: The ability to communicate clearly and efficiently, ensuring the family stays on track with household and business affairs.
- Problem-Solver: The principal prefers action over hesitation, so decisiveness is key. It’s okay to make mistakes as long as you take initiative!
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a hybrid work style, working remotely but values in-person touch points to maintain a smooth operation. If you're a flexible, organized, and proactive individual who thrives in an ever-changing environment, this could be the perfect role for you!
Compensation:
Competitive pay based on experience and whether the role is full-time or part-time. Hours and schedule are flexible for the right candidate.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you think you’d be a great fit for this role.
Requested Duration: Many Years
About the Family
Adults: 2
Children: 2 – 3 years (B) and 1.5 years (G)
Dogs: 2
Current Staff: Nanny and Housekeeper
Home SQFT: Approx. 3,200 Sq. Ft.
Position Responsibilities
- Errands: Dry Cleaners; Post Office, Etc.
- Driving: Required
- Travel: No Travel Required
Position Requirements
- Work Hours: The principal is flexible and open to setting up hours that work for the candidate they select, depending on their schedule and needs. Will discuss both part-time and full-time options, but with a minimum of 30 hours/week.
- Languages: Must communicate well in English
- Experience: 5 Years of Experience
- References: Minimum of 2 References
- Background: Background check upon contingent offer of hire
- Personality Traits: Organized, Flexible, Proactive, Takes Initiative, Reliable, Personable, Friendly and Excellent Communicator
Position Compensation
- Salary: $35+/hour, DOE, Negotiable for the right candidate
- Living Accommodations: Live Out
- Vacation: Yes
- Additional Benefits: Paid Holidays
