Austin, TX: Part-Time Family Assistant

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 3:30–7:30 PM during the school year. Summer hours are flexible around the family's travel schedule. Potential for expanded hours based on scope and candidate fit.

Compensation: $32–$36/hour | W-2 | Mileage Reimbursed | Annual Raise | PTO and Sick Time included

Job Description:

We are working with a private household in West Austin seeking a seasoned Household/Family Assistant to anchor the afternoon and evening hours of a warm, well-run home. The household includes three daughters at home - a high schooler and twin sixth-graders - all starting a new school year at a new downtown Austin school. The home operates with clear values, established systems, and a high standard of care.

This role is best suited for a mature, career-minded private service professional who brings organizational rigor, genuine warmth with children, and the kind of follow-through that doesn't require reminders. The household has prior experience with domestic staff and understands the value of the right hire. They are looking for someone who intends to stay.

A meaningful near-term component of this role involves supporting the household through the final stages of a major renovation - driving a punch list to completion, coordinating with contractors, and assisting with home organization, furniture placement, and sourcing. A candidate with an interest in interiors, home aesthetics, or project coordination will find real opportunity here early on.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum four years of experience in a private household or closely adjacent field
• Demonstrated longevity in prior roles - candidates who move frequently between positions will not be considered
• Prior experience in a household with children
• Valid Texas driver's license; clean driving record; reliable personal vehicle required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus but not required
• High level of discretion, loyalty, and integrity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with an excellent eye for detail
• Ability to read a room, operate independently, and anticipate needs without being prompted
• Willingness to sign an NDA and complete an extensive background check
• W-2 employment only; local candidates only

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting families with multiple school-aged children
• Background in a professionally organized or system-driven household
• Interest in home aesthetics, interior sourcing, or project coordination
• Familiarity with digital household management tools; experience with shared calendar and task systems a plus (Skylight)

Position Duties & Key Success Factors:

Transportation & School Logistics

• Daily school pickup for three girls from a downtown Austin location; occasional morning drop-off and after-school activity transportation
• Safe, reliable personal vehicle required; mileage reimbursed

Meal Preparation & Kitchen Support

• Afternoon snack preparation for the children upon arriving home from school
• Meal prep three to four evenings per week; household is vegetarian (children) and pescetarian (parents)
• Collaborative meal planning with the family, including next-day school lunches
• Daily kitchen reset; grocery runs and pantry monitoring as needed

Household Reset & Daily Upkeep

• Daily reset of primary living spaces: kitchen, entryways, mudroom, and bedrooms
• Manage household Roomba on a regular basis
• Deep cleaning is handled by a weekly service; this role covers daily upkeep and household rhythm only
• Coordinate scheduling and quality follow-up with indoor and outdoor cleaning teams; conduct regular visual checks on guest house, office, patio, and pool house

Laundry & Linen

• Occasional folding; ironing of dress and linen shirts as needed
• Dry cleaning drop-off and pickup; hang-dry protocol observed per household preference
• Periodic washer and dryer maintenance; children manage their own laundry with reminders as needed

Renovation Follow-Up & Home Settling (Near-Term Priority)

• Drive outstanding renovation punch list items to full completion; track progress and follow up persistently with contractors
• Support home organization and settling: furniture placement, measuring, sourcing hard and soft goods, and making returns
• Light interior and lifestyle shopping assistance; a genuine interest in home aesthetics is a meaningful asset in this phase

Errands & Household Logistics

• Grocery runs, dry cleaning, returns, package management, and routine restocking
• Monitor and flag low inventory items using the household's Skylight task and calendar system

Other Considerations:

Success in This Role Looks Like

• The household feels calm, orderly, and prepared at the start and end of every shift
• Tasks are completed without reminders and loops are closed without follow-up
• The girls are picked up safely, settled, fed, and supported each afternoon
• The renovation punch list is driven to completion in the early weeks without the family having to ask
• The Principal feels confident the household is in good hands during frequent travel
• The right candidate grows into an indispensable part of this household over many years

This position is placed through Modern Household Staffing, a private service agency based in Texas. We represent career-committed household professionals and match them with families who value longevity, professionalism, and a thoughtful hiring process.

To be considered for this role, candidates must complete our agency screening process. All positions are W-2 employed. If this specific role isn't the right fit but you are a strong private service professional seeking your next long-term placement, we encourage you to apply to our agency for future consideration.