Family Assistants & Household Coordinators
Versatile domestic coordinators blending child transportation, school liaison, family calendar management, errand execution, and light administrative duties.
Role Overview & Scope of Excellence
Part nanny, part personal assistant, and part household coordinator, Family Assistants take the mental load off high-performing parents. They handle school drop-offs, extracurricular logistics, party planning, and administrative errands with seamless poise.
“The indispensable right hand to busy parents, orchestrating school, activities, travel, and household harmony.”
Core Duties & Standards of Practice
School Coordination & Children's Transit
Liaising with school faculties, coordinating extracurricular activities, tutoring schedules, and safe school runs.
Family Calendar & Travel Logistics
Managing family medical appointments, social calendars, passport renewals, and vacation packing checklists.
High-End Household Errands & Procurement
Handling boutique shopping, dry-cleaning drop-offs, event decoration sourcing, and vendor appointments.
Light Administrative & Household Organization
Organizing study rooms, processing utility bills, managing domestic staff rosters, and drafting family itineraries.
Living & Operational Arrangements
Accommodations & Operational Cycles
Typically live-out (e.g. 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM) with flexibility for evening events or school holidays; live-in options available.
Guidance for Family Principals
Clearly prioritize whether childcare, administrative duties, or logistical driving will occupy the majority of the assistant's working hours.