NJ - Household Manager & Family Assistant (New Jersey)
We are actively recruiting experienced, reliable, and proactive House Managers & Family Assistants to support families across New Jersey. These roles focus on keeping households running smoothly through organization, light home care, family logistics, and meal support. Some families may also request occasional childcare or after-school assistance.
This is an excellent fit for someone who is naturally organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys creating structure and ease within the home. You will partner closely with families to anticipate needs, manage daily routines, and help create a calm, welcoming household environment.
Key Responsibilities
Household Management & Organization
- Daily home reset: light tidying, kitchen clean-up, organizing common spaces
- Manage household inventory: groceries, pantry staples, household supplies, restocking
- Organize closets, playrooms, mudrooms, paperwork, and seasonal rotations
- Coordinate with cleaners, vendors, deliveries, and home maintenance providers
- Handle returns, errands, post office, pharmacy pickups, or Amazon/Target orders
Meal Preparation & Family Support
- Plan and prep simple, healthy family meals or assist with weekly meal planning
- Grocery shopping and fridge/pantry organization
- Pack snacks or lunches for school-aged children (if needed)
- Assist with family scheduling, school forms, appointments, or travel preparation
Optional Childcare Support (varies by family)
- School or activity pickups (family car may be provided)
- Occasional date-night support or afternoon care
- Engaging with children in crafts, outdoor play, or quiet time activities
Ideal Candidate Qualities
- Organized, dependable, and proactive—able to anticipate needs
- Calm under pressure and comfortable with changing priorities
- Warm, respectful, and able to create trust with both adults and children
- Tech-comfortable (Google Calendar, Amazon orders, shared family apps)
- Reliable transportation; eligible to work in the U.S.; able to pass background check
- Can maintain a smoke-free environment; vaccinated (including flu and COVID, if requested by family)
Schedule & Structure
- Roles range from 10–20 hours/week (part-time) to 30–40 hours/week(full-time)
- Most hours fall between 8am–6pm, Monday–Friday
- Some families may request occasional evening, overnight, or travel support
Why apply?
- Be the first to know about new roles in your city or region.
- Save time — no need to reapply for each opening.
- Let us match your skills with families looking for someone like you.
What We Look For:
- Household management, family assistant, or childcare experience
- Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple responsibilities
- Warm, professional presence and strong communication
- Reliability, initiative, and a proactive approach
- For U.S. candidates: eligibility to work in the United States
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