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The Wellington Agency

House Manager/Family Assistant - New York

The Wellington Agency, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Full‑Time House Manager/Family Assistant Location:

New York City (Manhattan) Household:

Private family with four children (three teenagers and one 7‑year‑old) Compensation:

Based on experience Schedule:

Flexible; situational based on household needs. To include after‑school coverage approximately 3 days per week (3:00–6:00/7:00 PM) for school pick‑ups and activities.

Position Overview A thoughtful, proactive, and highly organized House Manager/Family Assistant is sought for a warm, creative, and low‑key private family based in New York City. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic households, brings strong judgment, and enjoys creating calm, beauty, and structure within an active family environment. The family values empathy, flexibility, and initiative. The ideal candidate will naturally anticipate needs, introduce systems挂 that enhance daily life, and maintain high standards while blending seamlessly into a relaxed, connected household. This is a hands‑on role that combines household management, light personal assistant support, and limited childcare oversight.

Key Responsibilities Household Organization & Management

Proactively organize and maintain a,# logement calm, functional, and aesthetically pleasing home environment

Establish and maintain household systems that support long‑term organization and ease

Oversee and manage home projects and vendors as needed

Coordinate or personally handle grocery shopping and household provisioning

Maintain consistent household standards once implemented

Support renovation‑related coordination as needed over the next 18 months

Family & Child Support

Assist with school pick‑ups and transportation for the 7‑year‑old approximately 3 days per week (with flexibility as needs evolve)

Help coordinate children’s schedules, activities, and logistics

Provide a warm, steady presence in the home during after‑school hours

Personal Assistant Support

Manage and coordinate travel logistics for the family as needed

Assist with Եվ day‑to‑day personal tasks that help keep the household and family life running smoothly

Support the primary household contact with administrative or project‑based needs

Household Culture & Environment

Create a peace, welcoming atmosphere that supports creativity and family connection

Bring ideas and thoughtful improvements to enhance calm and organization

Adapt easily to changing needs and priorities

Maintain discretion and respect for the family’s privacy

Pet Care

Assist with care for three cats, including feeding and litter maintenance

Ideal Candidate Profile

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role in a private residence

Highly proactive with excellent judgment and problem‑solving skills

Naturally organized with an eye for design, aesthetics, and creating beautiful spaces

Empathetic, warm, and easy to be around; brings a calming presence to the home

Creative mindset; appreciation for art, music, and expressive environments

Comfortable working independently and introducing thoughtful change

Trustworthy, discreet, and respectful of confidentiality

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a family’s daily life by firmas a busy, creative household into a more organized, calm, and supported environment while remaining warm, relaxed, and authentic. Over time, there is a strong potential for growth into a broader role overseeing multiple residences and taking on expanded responsibilities in personal financial organization and household accounting. seh. Accordingly, the description maintains the original information, cleans layout, eliminates table‑based structure and unnecessary flooding, and conforms to the permissible tags set.

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