Full Time Family Assistant Needed in Lincoln Park, Chicago
Start: Early 2026 (Flexible for the right fit)
Children: Family of 5, children's ages:7 (G), 5 (B), and 4 (B)
Compensation: $100,000–$115,000 annually (based on experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00/10:00 AM–6:00 PM (50 hours/week guaranteed)
Description:
Full-Time Family Assistant Needed in Lincoln Park, Chicago
Start Date: Early 2026
Children: 7-year-old girl, 5-year-old boy, and 4-year-old boy
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00/10:00 AM–6:00 PM (50 hours/week guaranteed)
Compensation: $100,000–$115,000 annually (based on experience)
Benefits: Two weeks paid vacation, five paid sick days, paid major federal holidays, and open to a healthcare stipend
About the Family
A warm and welcoming family of five in Lincoln Park is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and polished Family Assistant to support their busy household. With all three children in school full-time, this role focuses on keeping the family’s home and lives running smoothly — blending household management, personal assistance, and family logistics.
Both parents have full and active schedules, they’re looking for someone dependable, detail-oriented, and warm — a right hand who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced household.
The family also has two beloved golden retrievers (including a puppy!) and hopes to find someone dog-friendly and confident managing pet care. They spend time seasonally in Nantucket and would love someone open to occasional travel.
This is a wonderful long-term opportunity for an organized, intuitive, and service-minded professional who enjoys supporting a busy family and creating calm amidst the bustle of daily life.
About the Role
The Family Assistant will work alongside existing household staff (including housekeepers and a full-time nanny) to ensure all aspects of the home, calendar, and daily logistics run seamlessly. The position includes:
Managing home systems, vendors, and service providers
Maintaining organization and inventory across both residences (Chicago and Nantucket)
Coordinating errands, travel, and events
Supporting Mom with personal and administrative tasks
Handling light family and pet-related care
This is not a childcare-focused role but includes family support tasks, occasional school pickups, or coordination with the nanny as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Home Management & Organization
Oversee daily home operations and general tidiness (resetting and organizing spaces)
Manage household inventory, purchasing, and restocking of supplies
Liaise with housekeepers; track schedules and manage payments
Maintain a seasonal upkeep calendar (e.g., air filters, coffee machine descaling, etc.)
Coordinate and oversee all vendor and maintenance appointments (e.g., landscaping, carpet cleaning, HVAC, etc.)
Maintain an organized off-site storage unit and household systems documentation
Support ongoing interior design projects and installations
Children’s Support & Family Logistics
Oversee closet and clothing management for the children (seasonal swaps, labeling, restocking essentials)
Handle school-related tasks such as forms, supplies, and calendar management
Assist with after-school activity registration, carpools, and camp preparation
Coordinate holiday gifts, teacher gifts, and school-related events
Keep the family calendar updated with school, travel, and activities
Personal & Administrative Support
Assist with calendar management, scheduling, and reminders
Support Mom with board work, volunteer initiatives, and event preparation
Maintain the family’s shared Google Drive and digital organization systems
Renew memberships, manage subscriptions, and coordinate philanthropic and social events
Handle personal errands, mail, and returns (dry cleaning, packages, Target pickups, etc.)
Event & Travel Coordination
Plan and manage family events and gatherings (vendor coordination, gift sourcing, on-site setup and oversight)
Oversee holiday décor, gifting, and seasonal projects
Coordinate travel logistics, packing/unpacking, and trip preparation
Maintain travel itineraries, reservations, and packing checklists
Occasionally travel with the family or prepare the home for time away
Pet Care
Manage grooming and vet appointments for two golden retrievers
Schedule and adjust dog walker routines as needed
Maintain records and reminders for medications and vaccinations
Provide daily walks and care when family or dog walker is unavailable
Arrange dog boarding or pet-sitting for travel
Ideal Candidate
This role is best suited for someone who:
Has 3–5+ years of professional experience as a Family or Household Assistant
Thrives on organization, systems, and efficiency
Is comfortable managing multiple priorities and staying steps ahead
Brings a calm, positive, and can-do attitude
Works well both independently and collaboratively
Loves dogs and is comfortable managing pet care
Has excellent communication skills and discretion
Is open to occasional travel and flexibility
Compensation & Benefits
$100,000–$115,000 annual salary (based on experience)
Guaranteed 50 hours/week
Two weeks of paid vacation (one week chosen by the assistant)
Five paid sick days
Paid major federal holidays
Open to healthcare stipend
To Apply
This is a long-term position for a polished, warm, and proactive Family Assistant who takes pride in creating an efficient, organized, and welcoming home. The family is excited to find a trusted partner who will become an integral part of their lives for years to come.