Career Household Manager / Family Assistant Position (Chelsea, NY)

Start Date: Mid-August
Location: Chelsea, New York 
Compensation: $30–40/hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Long Term

Position Overview
A warm and established family in Chelsea, New York is seeking a dedicated, long-term Household Manager / Family Assistant to provide attentive care for their home and family. This is a wonderful opportunity for a mature, experienced professional who is passionate about creating a well-run household and thrives in an independent, trusting environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, warmhearted, and a true animal lover. The family has a 13-year-old daughter and an adorable Yorkie who will be a central part of the daily routine.

Benefits

• Two weeks paid vacation
• Two paid sick days
• Two paid personal days
• Six paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive daily care for the family's Yorkie, including multiple walks per day and feeding
• Perform light housekeeping, tidying, and general household organization
• Manage laundry, including washing, folding, and changing bed linens
• Load and unload the dishwasher and maintain a clean kitchen
• Ensure the family's 13-year-old daughter is fed and looked after after school
• Accompany the daughter to weekly horseback riding lessons (driver provided)
• Maintain consistent routines across the primary Manhattan residence and the family's Long Island home
• Assist with light errands and organizational tasks as needed
• Be prepared to serve as the primary point of contact in the home when parents are unavailable

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in a household management or family assistant role — this is a career-level position for a seasoned professional
• Must love dogs — comfortable with daily dog care and walking
• CPR/First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Professional, discreet, and trustworthy
• Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references

Upon submitting this form, you will be considered for any suitable positions, so there is no need to complete multiple applications.

Placement Category: Domestic Staff
This is a full time position
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