Family Assistant

•Full Time Muffetta Household Staffing Agency Ridgewood, NJ Job Details Full-time $35

•$45 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications Service scheduling Household management Meeting scheduling Driver's License Attention to detail Calendar management Vendor communication Errand assistance Organizational skills Managing projects Personal assistant experience Full Job Description Family Assistant (Full-Time) Job #: J2356

Position Details:

Full-Time, Live-Out Location:

Ridgewood, NJ Schedule:

Monday-Friday Hours:

10:00 AM-6:00

PM Compensation:

$35

•45 per hour, paid via W-2 (on the books)

Additional Benefits:

To be discussed upon hiring

Start Date:

November 1, 2026 A private family in Ridgewood, NJ, is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and dependable Family Assistant to help manage household logistics, scheduling, vendors, travel arrangements, and family-related administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver who can anticipate needs, manage multiple priorities, and keep household operations running smoothly.

Main Responsibilities:

Coordinate and book family travel arrangements Manage household service providers, including landscapers, housekeepers, painters, handymen, and other vendors Schedule, coordinate, and oversee household maintenance and service appointments Assist with household projects and track progress through completion Manage children's sports and activity schedules Complete registrations, applications, forms, and related administrative tasks for children's activities Maintain organized household calendars, records, and schedules Communicate with vendors, service providers, and family members regarding appointments and household needs Follow up on outstanding tasks and ensure deadlines are met Assist with errands and general household logistics as needed Proactively identify issues and help resolve them efficiently Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times

Required Qualities:

Highly reliable, punctual, and responsive Proactive and able to anticipate household needs Strong problem-solving ability and sound judgment Excellent attention to detail and follow-through Able to work independently and prioritize effectively Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities at once Organized, efficient, and deadline-conscious Discreet and respectful of the family's privacy

Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Family Assistant, Personal Assistant, Household Manager, or in a similar role Strong administrative and organizational skills Experience coordinating vendors, schedules, and household projects Excellent written and verbal communication skills Valid driver's license and clean driving record Strong professional references Legally authorized to work in the

United States Pay:

$35.00

•$45.00 per hour Application Question(s): Please describe your experience coordinating family travel, including flights, accommodations, transportation, and handling last-minute changes. Tell us about your experience managing household vendors and service providers. How do you schedule appointments, communicate expectations, and follow up to make sure work is completed properly? This role involves managing children's activity schedules, registrations, applications, and deadlines. How do you stay organized and ensure nothing is missed? Give an example of a household project you helped manage from start to finish. What was your role, and how did you track progress and resolve any issues that came up? This position requires discretion, strong follow-through, and proactive problem-solving. Please describe a time you identified a household need or potential issue before being asked and how you handled it.

Experience:

Family Assistant:

3 years (Required)

Scheduling:

3 years (Required) Calendar management: 3 years (Required) Organizational skills: 3 years (Required)

Errands Assistants:

3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person