Family Assistant / Household Manager
Society Staffing
Alexandria, VA
Family Assistant / Household Manager
Division: Private Residence / Household Management
Ref ID: R458173234
Location: Alexandria, VA 22308
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (with flexibility to work occasional weekends if needed for any special events).
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Benefits: Two (2) weeks paid time off, five (5) paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas), 401(k) with 4% employer match after 90 days
Position Overview
A private family in Alexandria, VA is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and dependable Family Assistant / Household Manager to support daily household operations and the care of their twin 13-year-old daughters. This is a hands-on role requiring excellent time management, strong communication skills, and the ability to anticipate the needs of a busy household.
The ideal candidate is polished, discreet, and naturally stays one step ahead—ensuring the home runs smoothly while providing consistent support to the children’s academic, athletic, and daily routines. This is a fully staffed role with no additional household staff.
Responsibilities
- Provide proactive, anticipatory support to the family principals
- Maintain a high level of discretion, professionalism, and reliability
- Ensure the household runs smoothly during the afternoon and evening hours
- Manage daily and weekly family calendars
- Track school schedules, sports practices, games, and extracurricular activities
- Provide reminders and adapt quickly to last-minute schedule changes
- School pick-ups and transportation for twin 13-year-old daughters
- Transport children to sports, training sessions, and activities
- Supervise homework and provide academic support when needed
- Organize closets, backpacks, sports gear, and shared spaces
- Maintain systems that support daily household efficiency
- Monitor and manage household supplies (pantry, refrigerator, essentials)
- Track school forms, deadlines, and academic requirements
- Ensure paperwork is completed and submitted on time
- Assist with meal planning around busy sports schedules
- Prepare light meals and after-school snacks as needed
- Walk and care for the family’s small dog as needed
Requirements
- Prior experience as a Family Assistant, Nanny, Household Manager, or in a private household is strongly preferred
- Excellent References from previous employers
- Education background or a Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
- Naturally proactive and anticipatory in approach
- Comfortable managing multiple schedules and priorities
- Strong communication and time-management skills
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Comfortable working around pets
- Valid US Work Authorization