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Anonmymous
Housekeeper & Family Assistant - Brooklyn Townhome & Montauk Beach Residence
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What they do
A Maid or Housekeeping Staff provides cleaning and housekeeping services, primarily for rooms and bathrooms in hotels and hospitals. May also work in private residences, office buildings, colleges, other institutions.
$36,845 / year median in New York
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Housekeeper & Family Assistant Brooklyn Townhome & Montauk Beach Residence We're looking for a warm, organized, and flexible
- Housekeeper & Family Assistant
- to help keep our household running smoothly. If you're someone who loves creating a calm, welcoming home environment
- and• genuinely enjoys supporting a busy family with young kids, we'd love to meet you.
- The Role (In Real Terms)
- About 80% of your time
- will be focused on what you're passionate about: maintaining our homes beautifully.
- About 20%
- will involve direct family support—helping with our kids when things get busy, coordinating pickups and activities, and being a calm, dependable presence. You'll be working alongside our full-time nanny and directly supporting mom. This is a
- collaborative team environment
- , not a solo act.
- What You'll Do Housekeeping & Home Care (80%)
- Daily cleaning & organization
- across our Brooklyn townhome and Montauk beach residence, keeping both spaces calm, guest-ready, and beautiful
- Laundry & wardrobe care
- for the whole family—washing, delicates, steaming, folding, seasonal rotation (we appreciate someone who actually cares about how things are cared for)
- Kitchen support
- including meal prep, simple healthy cooking, basic grocery restocking, and keeping our kitchen organized and functional
- Seasonal transitions
- —closets, linens, beach gear rotation, getting Montauk ready for summer, etc.
- Household operations
- like monitoring supplies, identifying maintenance issues, and coordinating with vendors
- Proactive problem-solving
- —you'll anticipate what's needed before anyone has to ask Family & Child Support (20%)
- Baby care support
- —watching our youngest, helping with basic needs, engaging and keeping them safe and happy
- School runs & activities
- —picking kids up from school/activities, helping coordinate the daily shuffle
- Backup support for mom and our nanny
- —being an extra set of hands during busy mornings, after-school chaos, or when flexibility is needed
- Errand runs in Montauk
- —local shopping, pickups, and household needs
- Who We're Looking For
- 3+ years of housekeeping experience
- in a private home (ideally with family households)
- Genuinely enjoys working with kids
- and being around a busy family—this matters
- Comfortable working independently
- but also as part of a small team
- Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
- —you see what needs doing and handle it
- A confident home cook
- who can follow recipes and prepare healthy meals
- Valid driver's license
- and comfortable driving locally in Montauk
- Calm, warm, and flexible
- energy—life with kids is unpredictable and that's okay with you
- Discreet, reliable, and emotionally intelligent
- —you understand the rhythm of a busy household
- Service-oriented mindset
- without losing your personality; we want someone real, not robotic
- What Matters to Us We're looking for someone who:
- Takes genuine pride in creating beautiful, organized spaces
- Sees the family support piece as meaningful, not just "extra duties"
- Works well with our nanny and supports rather than competes
- Brings calm, warmth, and a sense of humor to a busy household
- Communicates proactively when issues arise
- Is trustworthy and maintains family privacy respectfully
- Schedule & Logistics
Hours:
- 10:30 AM
- 7:30 PM
Fall/Winter/Spring:
- Tuesday through Saturday (Brooklyn)
Summer:
- Wednesday through Sunday (Montauk)
- Primary base in Brooklyn
- with extended time in Montauk during summer months
- Schedule is consistent week-to-week
- with advance notice for any changes related to family travel
- Flexibility matters
- —some days you'll be focused on deep cleaning, other days more involved with family support depending on what's happening in the household
- What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- commensurate with experience
- Paid time off and holidays
- A respectful, appreciative family
- who values your work
- Long-term stability
- and career growth opportunity
- Collaborative team environment
- with our full-time nanny
- Ready to Make Our Home Your Craft? If this sounds like a role where you can do excellent work
- and• be part of a real family's life, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay:
$1,600.00- $1,800.