House Manager / Family Assistant - NYC

Position: House Manager / Family Assistant

Location: Upper East Side, NYC
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 DOE + benefits (including 2 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, and a MetroCard)

Overview

A warm family on the Upper East Side is seeking a proactive and personable House Manager / Family Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day operations of their home while assisting with the care of their 6-year-old child. This is a role ideal for a candidate who enjoys balancing household management with hands-on childcare and family support.

The ideal candidate is organized, intuitive, and upbeat, with a “no task too small” mentality and a natural ability to read the room. The family values a collaborative, low-micromanagement environment and is looking for someone who can take initiative and become a trusted, long-term presence in their home.

Responsibilities

Household Management

• Oversee household vendors and service providers
• Manage inventory, supplies, and general household organization
• Supervise part-time housekeeper and ensure overall home upkeep
• Step in with light housekeeping (dishes, tidying, etc.) when needed

Childcare & Family Support

• School pick-ups and after-school care for a 6-year-old
• Oversee homework, snacks, and daily routines
• Coordinate playdates and research extracurricular activities
• Handle child-related laundry and organization
• Assist with light meal prep and grocery coordination (mother primarily cooks)
• Support general family needs and errands as required

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a hybrid House Manager / Nanny or Family Assistant role
• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable managing vendors and overseeing household operations
• Strong childcare experience, particularly with school-aged children
• Tech-savvy (familiarity with tools like Trello or similar platforms is a plus)
• Warm, upbeat, and personable with a “fun aunt” energy
• Discreet and able to adapt to a collaborative family environment

Ideal Candidate

• Friendly, engaging, and naturally intuitive
• Takes initiative and thrives without micromanagement
• Balances professionalism with a warm, approachable demeanor
• Enjoys being part of a close-knit, involved family
• Flexible and communicative, with strong time management skills

Additional Details

• No pets
• Driving not required (a plus if available)
• Family employs a part-time housekeeper
• Family is respectful of schedule and provides advance notice for any additional hours