Family Assistant / Housekeeper (Marin County, CA)

This is a part-time position requiring approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility based on the family's needs. Regular local driving is required, including occasional support between Marin County and San Francisco.

A warm and busy family in Marin County is seeking a proactive, organized, and service-oriented Family Assistant / Housekeeper to help simplify and streamline day-to-day life. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating order, anticipating needs, and supporting a household through a combination of household management, meal preparation, errands, organization, and logistical support.

The family is seeking a candidate who takes pride in being helpful, resourceful, and dependable. The right person will be comfortable shifting between a variety of responsibilities throughout the day and will enjoy helping a household run smoothly behind the scenes.

This position will begin at approximately 20 hours per week and offers the opportunity to become a trusted long-term member of the family's support team. While the family's immediate need centers around hands-on household and personal support, the scope of the role may evolve over time as the family's needs grow.

Responsibilities

Household Support

• Maintain the cleanliness and overall organization of the home
• Perform light to moderate housekeeping duties
• Manage household laundry, including washing, line drying, folding, ironing, steaming, and putting away clothing
• Care for linens and household textiles
• Organize closets, storage spaces, and household systems
• Help maintain an orderly, well-functioning home environment

Meal Preparation

• Plan and prepare healthy, family-friendly meals
• Complete food preparation in advance to simplify weeknight dinners
• Prepare ingredients and ready-to-cook meals for the family
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and food preparation areas
• Assist with kitchen organization and inventory management

Household Management & Errands

• Manage grocery shopping and household stocking
• Maintain household supplies and proactively replenish inventory
• Handle dry cleaning drop-off and pick-up
• Coordinate simple errands such as shoe repair, returns, and household purchases
• Assist with scheduling and household logistics as needed
• Anticipate household needs and proactively resolve issues before they arise

Travel & Relocation Support

• Assist with packing and preparation for short stays in San Francisco
• Coordinate clothing, household items, food, and pet-related supplies needed for travel
• Help prepare the family's San Francisco apartment prior to arrival
• Assist with unpacking and resetting the residence upon return
• Support seamless transitions between the family's Marin and San Francisco residences
• Pet Support
• Occasional dog walking and basic pet-related support as needed
• Assist with preparing and transporting pet supplies during family travel

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Family Assistant, Household Assistant, Housekeeper, Personal Assistant, or similar private service role
• Strong organizational and household management skills
• Experience with laundry, wardrobe care, and garment maintenance
• Comfortable with meal preparation and basic home cooking
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and shift priorities throughout the day
• Strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills
• Excellent judgment, reliability, and discretion
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle
• Comfortable driving between Marin County and San Francisco as needed
• Comfortable around dogs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting private households or busy families
• Strong meal preparation skills
• Experience with closet organization and household systems
• Confidence managing errands independently with minimal oversight
• Personal Attributes
• Warm, personable, and easy to work with
• Highly organized and dependable
• Proactive and resourceful
• Flexible and adaptable
• Service-oriented with a positive attitude
• Self-directed and comfortable working independently
• Able to anticipate needs and take initiative

Compensation

$40 per hour. Compensation is dependent on experience and results of a state and federal background check.