Overview
An active family of four with a beloved miniature schnauzer in the Bay Heights/Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, FL, is seeking a part-time family assistant to streamline their lives. The family will require support two to three days a week from either 9 am to 5 pm or 10 am to 6 pm. The days are flexible. This position is open to local candidates only.
Responsibilities
Include, but are not limited to:
- General household errands, including dry cleaning drop off/pick up, package return/mailing, and grocery shopping
- Drive children (teenagers) to/from activities
- Dog walking/feeding
- Travel and event planning
- Book travel and transportation
- Calendaring: Maintain a household calendar, send reminders, and prevent conflicts
- Schedule appointments and reservations
- Serve as a point of contact for minor household repairs and maintenance, and communicate family needs clearly and effectively to vendors
- Provide the family with updates and communicate progress and concerns
- Ad hoc tasks
Qualifications
- Comfortable working in a household with teenagers and a dog
- Proactive and organized
- Collaborative and communicative
- Ability to prioritize with excellent time management
- Works with discretion
- Adaptable and resourceful
- Trustworthy, dependable, and thoughtful
- Professional and warm demeanor
- Service mindset – caring nature
- Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Requirements
- Pet-friendly
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Strong command of the English language, both verbal and written
- Tech and computer savvy – knowledge of common applications
- Prior experience as a family or personal assistant
- Legal to work in the U.S.
Salary and Benefits
The family is offering $4o to $50 per hour commensurate with experience and applicable mileage