Household Manager & Family Assistant

Household Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Brookline, MA 02445

Employment Type: Full-Time | 40 hours per week (overtime available at time-and-a-half; open to candidates seeking up to 45 hours)

Proposed Schedule (4 weekdays per week):

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; core hours 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. • Some flexibility in daily structure is possible for the right candidate. • No weekend coverage required.

Compensation: $40-45 per hour, based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a household management, family assistant, or senior nanny role • Experience supporting school-age children and preteens strongly preferred • Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to anticipate needs without being prompted • Reliable transportation (own vehicle required); mileage reimbursed • Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including COVID-19 and influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations • CPR and First Aid certified preferred, or willingness to obtain prior to start • No cat allergies, as the home includes a cat • Ability to navigate stairs throughout the day • Able to maintain a smoke-free environment • Must be authorized to work in the United States

About Our Family

We are a busy, deeply engaged two-parent household with two school-age daughters and a young kitten who has quickly made himself at home. Both parents carry demanding, full-time careers with regular travel, which means our household runs best when someone is genuinely invested in keeping things moving and anticipating what comes next.

Our girls are wonderful: one is thoughtful, emotionally attuned, and navigating the early years of middle school with a lot of self-awareness; the other brings big energy, creativity, and heart. Both are wildly artistic and love hands-on projects — think slime-making, painting, crafts, and visits to creative spaces. They thrive with someone who shows up consistently, follows through, and treats them with warmth and appropriate boundaries — a trusted adult, not a best friend.

We have had household support for years and are at a clear transition point: we need someone whose strengths lean toward household management while still being genuinely great with kids during the afternoon hours. Our home is organized and well-maintained, and we want to keep it that way. The right person will step into a home that's in good shape and help us keep it running smoothly through the week.