Household Manager / Personal Assistant

Job description

HUM Homes is a private household staffing and advisory firm specializing in long-term, high-trust placements for busy professionals and families across the U.S.

We place Household Managers, Personal Assistants, and Family Assistants who bring structure, discretion, and proactive problem-solving into private residences. Our process is hands-on and highly curated, focused on alignment, professionalism, and longevity.

Position Overview

The Household Manager / Personal Assistant supports a high-performing professional by ensuring household operations and related logistics run smoothly, proactively, and without constant oversight.

This is a hands-on, in-person role combining household management, organization, light food preparation, paper management, errands, and occasional administrative support. This is not a cleaning-only role and not a remote administrative position.

Schedule

• 3 days per week (Monday / Wednesday / Friday preferred)

• Approximately 5 hours per day

• Ideal time window: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Fridays may start earlier)

• Hours may increase temporarily (20–25 hrs/week) during onboarding and major projects, then stabilize once systems are in place

• Some independent work; initial overlap required during onboarding

Compensation

• $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience

• Long-term role with stability preferred

• Open to W-2 or Independent Contractor structure

Job requirements

Core Responsibilities

Household Operations

• Daily household resets (kitchen, common areas, bathroom, office surfaces)

• Hand-washing dishes and maintaining kitchen order

• Laundry: wash, dry, fold, and put away

• Trash and light upkeep as needed

Food & Grocery Support

• Grocery shopping with a health-focused approach

• Light meal preparation (primarily lunches and dinners for the following day)

• Fridge organization and restocking

Organization & Systems

• Ongoing organization and decluttering of key household areas

• Sorting items (keep / donate / sell)

• Coordinating donation drop-offs or pickups

• Maintaining systems once established

Paper & Administrative Support

• Scanning and digitizing documents

• Uploading and organizing files in existing systems

• Maintaining a simple paper workflow to reduce clutter

Errands & Light Office Support

• Local errands (shopping, pickups, drop-offs)

• Occasional document drop-off/pickup at a nearby office

• Scheduling reminders for maintenance and services

Ideal Candidate

Highly organized and proactive

Comfortable working independently

Discreet, trustworthy, and professional

Strong attention to detail and follow-through

Comfortable handling documents and basic technology

Reliable transportation and confident local driver

Seeking a long-term, stable role

What Success Looks Like

The household runs smoothly and feels consistently organized

Systems are maintained without constant direction

Meals, groceries, and errands are handled proactively

The homeowner gains time and mental space for work, health, and personal life

The Household Manager becomes a trusted, long-term presence

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