Full-Time Family Personal Assistant needed in Santa Barbara, CA
Primary Location: Santa Barbara, CA (with occasional travel to Florida, Virginia, etc.)
Start Date: Flexible / As Soon As Possible
Position Type: Live-Out
Schedule: Full-Time – Approximately 40 hours per week
Working Days: Primarily Monday–Friday
Compensation: $40 – 50/hr
Benefits: Open to discussion based on candidate experience
Position Overview
A private family is seeking a highly organized, experienced, and proactive Family Personal Assistant to support the lady of the household. The primary residence is in Santa Barbara, where the primary spends about half the year, with the rest of the year spent primarily in Florida and Virginia. Candidate’s primary location will be Santa Barbara year round. Candidate will assist client by traveling with her to her destination, stay for a few days to a week to help her get settled, and then will return to Santa Barbara to watch and maintain the house.
This role is ideal for someone who is hardworking, trustworthy, discreet, and comfortable managing a variety of household tasks while helping the household run smoothly day-to-day. The family is looking for someone dependable who can take initiative and provide thoughtful support.
The home has a large fenced yard and is single-level. The household includes one dog and two cats, so candidates must be comfortable with pets.
Responsibilities
- Manage household errands (grocery shopping, returns, post office, dry cleaning, etc.) 2–3 times per week
- Light housekeeping and household upkeep (Housekeeper is employed 4 days a week)
- Laundry and basic home organization
- Meal preparation and kitchen support
- Pet care including feeding, letting the dog outside, and occasional pet sitting
- Package management
- Checking in on the home and coordinating with contractors or service providers when needed
- Assisting with general household management tasks
- Occasional domestic travel support (approximately 2–3 times per year)
Household Details
- Currently employs 1 additional staff member who assists 4 days per week with cleaning and laundry
- Home includes one dog and two cats (the dog may remain on the property when the primary is traveling sometimes)
- Travel may include short trips to Florida or Virginia, typically about one week at a time to get primary settled
Ideal Candidate
The family is looking for someone who is:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Experienced in private household support roles
- Reliable, proactive, and hardworking
- Comfortable around pets
- Comfortable with client who prefers organic and non toxic products
- Able to manage multiple responsibilities and anticipate household needs
- Flexible with travel
Additional Notes
The family values finding the right long-term fit and will want an extended trial period before finalizing a long-term agreement. They are ready to review resumes and begin interviews immediately.