Household Assistant

We are working with a Principal seeking an experienced Household Assistant to support a family with three school-aged children. The children follow a shared-custody schedule, so responsibilities vary between child-focused days and administrative or household-project days. The residence is being prepared for sale, creating an immediate need for organization, planning, and reliable follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage children’s calendars, school information, activities, and appointments.
• Monitor and prioritize household and family-related emails.
• Coordinate errands, groceries, laundry services, light meal preparation, and household readiness.
• Organize digital files, task lists, calendars, and household information.
• Support projects related to preparing the residence for sale.
• Coordinate vendors and confirm that requested work is completed.
• Build practical systems that reduce last-minute issues.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of W-2 private-service experience.
• Experience supporting a private family with school-aged children.
• Experience managing detailed calendars, schedules, and communications.
• Functional written and spoken English for school, household, vendor, calendar, and safety communications.
• Excellent organization, discretion, reliability, judgment, and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass an extensive background check and Behavior Analysis Interview.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and meet the physical requirements of the position.

Preferred Experience

Experience with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Skylight Calendars, cloud storage, household manuals, vendor coordination, or digital task-management tools is preferred. Complementary experience in luxury hospitality, private clubs, yachts, private aviation, personal assistance, or another high-touch service setting is valued. Candidates must still meet the private-service experience requirement.

Application Process

Estate Management Solutions is a direct-hire recruitment firm staffing luxury homes. To read the full job description and apply, please use the link below. Applications recieved here may not be considered for the role:https://hnwsolutions.enginehire.io/job/14833127/family-assistant-family-manager

Estate Management Solutions (EMS) is a Dallas-based direct-hire staffing, consulting, and training firm serving luxury private residences and family offices nationwide. Since 2010, EMS has connected Principals with qualified Private Service Professionals while providing the guidance, education, and operational support needed to build successful, lasting employment relationships. Our work is grounded in candor, transparency, compassion, and equanimity, with a commitment to professionalism, legal compliance, clear expectations, and exceptional service.