Family Assistant (18+ hours a week)

Job Posting: Family Assistant

Location: Boulder, Colorado, 80301

Schedule:

• School Year: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM

• Summer: Optional adjustment to Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Flexibility to maintain original schedule if preferred)

• Additional Hours: Opportunities for babysitting and late-night driving during volleyball season (November through April) around 8 or 9 PM, three nights a week. These additional hours are optional and can accommodate candidate availability.

Job Description: We are seeking a reliable and proactive Family Assistant to help streamline our daily routines and contribute to a smooth-running home in Boulder, Colorado. This position requires 18 hours per week, distributed over three days, with optional additional hours for specific duties. The ideal candidate will be a versatile individual who thrives on supporting family activities and managing household tasks efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Child Transportation: Drive children to school and other activities. Availability for late-night driving during volleyball season is highly valued but not required.

• Laundry Support: Manage laundry tasks including washing, folding, and ironing as needed.

• Kitchen Duties: Responsible for loading/unloading the dishwasher and general kitchen tidiness.

• General Tidying/Restting: Keep the living areas neat and reset them daily.

• Errands: Handle errands such as dry cleaning drop-off/pick-up, shopping, and package handling.

• Home Organization: Take on organizational projects within the home to enhance orderliness.

• Meal Preparation: Plan, prepare, and cook meals, including packing lunches and cooking at least one dinner per week.

• Light Research and Vendor Management: Conduct research and manage vendors for small home improvement projects, on an as needed basis. 

• Grocery Shopping: Regularly shop for household and business-related needs.

• Pet Care: Provide care for pets as needed.

• Travel Assistance: Help with travel arrangements on an as needed basis and preparations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a private family.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.

• Flexibility to work additional hours as desired, but not required.

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience.

• Additional pay for optional summer hours and specific night driving duties during volleyball season.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your experience, availability, and flexibility regarding additional hours. We look forward to hearing from dedicated candidates ready to contribute to our family’s dynamic.