Family Assistant

About Us:

We are a laid-back family that recently moved from Austin, Texas. There are three of us in the house, and we have two pets (a cat and a dog). We reside on Lake Pewaukee and enjoy lake time, exploring new places, beer gardens, traveling, attending sporting events, going to the theater, and getting out to festivals.

Our work environment includes:

• Work-from-home days
• Growth opportunities
• Casual work attire
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Flexible working hours
• Lively atmosphere
• Safe work environment

About the Role:

We’re looking for a family assistant to help us keep the home running smoothly. The role is dynamic and includes hanging out with a cool 10-year-old, household duties, party planning and execution, shopping, and occasional travel with the family. Some of the perks of the role include lake life, travel, health and dental benefits, and paid educational opportunities.

About You:

You are fun, motivated, flexible, and caring. We want someone who is excited about becoming part of a family and puts their heart into the role. The ideal candidate is open-minded, brings positive energy, treats everyone with respect, and has room in their heart for our son.

Responsibilities:

Childcare:

• Pick up/drop off our son from school, activities, and friends as needed.
• Assist with schoolwork, music lessons, and other tasks.
• Stay with our son on date nights.
• Occasional overnights when we’re traveling.

Home Organization/Maintenance:

• Proactively identify and resolve household tasks and coordinate with contractors when necessary.
• Perform some household duties such as laundry, dishes, organization, and general home duties. We also have a cleaning company that comes every week.
• Assist with pet care.
• Shopping for groceries, home items, and gifts.
• Manage returns and donations.
• Decorating for holidays.
• Run errands.

Travel and Entertaining:

• Assist in planning and executing friends/family visits, dinner parties, and special events.
• Help plan vacations, including activities, food planning, and reservations.
• Occasionally accompany the family on vacation.

Essential Qualities:

• Enjoys spending time with kids.
• Exhibits excellent character and treats others well.
• Balances fun with responsibility.
• Collaborative yet independent.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Resourceful, proactive, and constantly learning.
• Demonstrates effective decision-making.
• Maintain family confidentiality.
• Safe driver with a reliable car.

Extra Credit Qualities:

• Enjoy cooking
• Eye for decorating

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• household management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pewaukee, WI 53072 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pewaukee, WI 53072: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000