Personal Assistant/House Manager

Private Household | Starting December 2026

About the Position

A private household is seeking a dependable, organized, and proactive Personal Assistant & House Manager to oversee daily household operations and provide personal support to the family.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping a home organized, managing household responsibilities, running errands, and anticipating the needs of a busy household. The ideal candidate is resourceful, detail-oriented, trustworthy, and comfortable working independently.

The family is open to a live-in arrangement for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Household Management & Organization

• Maintain an organized, comfortable, and well-functioning home.
• Coordinate household cleaning, laundry, linens, and wardrobe organization.
• Manage household supplies, grocery shopping, and restocking.
• Assist with meal planning and food preparation.
• Prepare the home for guests, visitors, and special occasions.
• Keep track of household needs and proactively address tasks.

Personal Assistance & Errands

• Run errands, including shopping, returns, post office visits, and other personal tasks.
• Schedule appointments, reservations, and calendar commitments.
• Assist with administrative tasks, correspondence, online research, and computer work.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, reservations, itineraries, and packing.
• Organize household to-do lists and manage daily responsibilities.

Property & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate with cleaners, contractors, service providers, and other vendors.
• Schedule maintenance visits, repairs, and deliveries.
• Monitor household maintenance needs and communicate issues to the family.

Pet Care & General Support

• Provide routine pet care, including feeding, walks, and other needs as required.
• Coordinate pet appointments and supplies.
• Assist with additional household and personal tasks as they arise.
• Take initiative in identifying ways to make household operations run smoothly.

Schedule & Compensation

• Start date: December 2026 or as mutually agreed.
• Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, with half-day shifts Tuesday through Friday and a half-day Saturday.
• Typical hours: Generally 9 a.m.–5 p.m., depending on the season and household needs.
• Flexibility: Hours may vary seasonally, and flexibility is expected.
• Compensation: $25 per hour
• Living arrangement: The family is open to a live-in arrangement for the right candidate.
• Transportation: A valid driver's license is required. The candidate does not necessarily need to own a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in personal assisting, household management, hospitality, or a similar role preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Dependable, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using email, digital calendars, and basic computer applications.
• Trustworthy and respectful of privacy and confidentiality.
• Valid driver's license required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, flexible, and takes pride in maintaining a well-run household. They can anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and handle responsibilities with minimal supervision while maintaining a professional and respectful relationship with the family.

We’re a busy, warm, slightly crazy Ithaca family, looking for one capable person to keep our household running. Mom owns a long-established salon downtown, our daughter is a high school senior, and the house includes two dogs and a cat.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person