Family Assistant/ Household Manager

Part Time

Position Status: Open

Position: Household Manager / Family Assistant
Location: Tolland, Connecticut
Compensation: $35 per hour

Schedule:

• Tuesday and Friday
• Approximately 8 hours per day
• Part-time, 16 hours per week
• Flexibility during seasonal periods, school breaks, and changing family schedules is appreciated
• Paid holidays when they fall on a regularly scheduled workday

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Position Overview

A warm, welcoming, and busy dual-career family in Tolland, Connecticut is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and proactive Household Manager / Family Assistant to oversee the day-to-day operations of their home. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys creating order, maintaining systems, anticipating needs, and helping a busy household run efficiently. The family is not seeking childcare or deep cleaning services, as professional house cleaning support is already in place. Instead, they are looking for a trusted household professional who can take ownership of household organization, errands, logistics, and routine household management responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. This individual should take pride in creating a calm, organized, and well-managed home environment while proactively identifying opportunities to improve household efficiency and functionality.

About the Family

The family consists of two working parents and two elementary-aged children. One parent occasionally works from home. The household also includes a family dog, although direct interaction with the dog may be limited as needed. The family values professionalism, reliability, discretion, initiative, and strong communication. They are seeking a long-term household professional who can become a trusted part of their support system and help reduce household responsibilities and mental load, allowing them to spend more quality time together as a family.

 Residence Overview

• Approximately 3,000-square-foot private residence
• Three bedrooms, with one currently undergoing renovation
• Three full bathrooms and one-half bathroom
• Family dog
• Professional house cleaning service already in place

 Primary Responsibilities:

 Household Operations & Management

• Maintain organizational systems throughout the home and ensure items are consistently returned to their designated locations.
• Help preserve an orderly, functional, and well-maintained household environment between professional cleanings.
• Identify areas that need organization and proactively implement solutions to improve household efficiency and functionality.
• Maintain household systems and routines to ensure the home runs smoothly.
• Assist in reducing household workload and administrative burden for the family
• Monitor household inventory and communicate supply needs as necessary
• Maintain an organized, welcoming, and functional home environment

Laundry & Linen Management

• Wash, dry, fold, organize, and put away household laundry
• Organize closets, dressers, and wardrobe spaces
• Assist with seasonal clothing rotation and organization
• Maintain linen closets and household textile storage areas

Household Organization

• Organize and maintain closets, cabinets, drawers, and storage spaces
• Create and maintain organizational systems throughout the home
• Organize children’s items, seasonal belongings, and household supplies
• Organize and maintain pantry, refrigerator, and freezer areas
• Monitor expiration dates and assist with food organization
• Assist with home organization projects and ongoing organizational improvements as needed.

Kitchen & Household Support

• Load and unload dishwasher
• Maintain orderly kitchen and common areas
• Assist with light meal preparation and meal support as needed
• Help maintain organization of kitchen supplies and household essentials

Errands & Shopping

• Grocery shopping and grocery organization
• Pick up prescriptions, household supplies, dry cleaning, and other miscellaneous items
• Return purchases and handle household-related errands
• Maintain stock of commonly used household products and supplies

Household Projects

• Break down and dispose of cardboard boxes and packaging materials
• Assist with seasonal household projects and organizational initiatives
• Organize basement storage areas
• Assist with garage organization projects as needed
• Wipe down and maintain outdoor pool furniture and seasonal outdoor living areas
• Help prepare household spaces for seasonal transitions

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Household Manager, Family Assistant, Professional Organizer, Personal Assistant, or similar role strongly preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion, and decision-making abilities
• Highly proactive with the ability to anticipate needs, identify priorities, and take initiative without requiring detailed daily direction
• Self-motivated and resourceful with a natural inclination to solve problems and improve household operations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Reliable, trustworthy, and dependable
• Professional demeanor and strong sense of discretion
• Respectful of family privacy and household confidentiality
• Positive attitude and willingness to assist where needed
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in a private home environment
• Comfortable around children and family pets
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Excellent professional references