Family Assistant and Household Manager

Jovie of CA, WA, and MN; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

PTO 10 days

Paid sick days

Pay $35/hour

Job summary

Jovie of CA, WA, and MN is seeking a proactive Family Office Personal Assistant for the West Metro of Minneapolis. The role supports a busy household across several properties with discretion, strong organization, and leadership in operations.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM with flexibility; compensation is $35/hour and benefits include guaranteed hours, PTO, and paid sick days. Candidates should have 5+ years in PA/household/property management and a college degree.

Qualifications

• College degree required; 5+ years PA/household/property management experience.
• Must be discreet, mature, reliable and detail oriented.
• Tech comfortable with smart home systems and digital calendars.
• Excellent communication and judgment; adaptable to a dynamic home.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of residence and additional properties.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and service providers for household needs.
• Manage household systems, maintenance schedules and smart home tech.
• Provide hands-on support, travel planning, and special projects.
• Support HR aspects for household staff, onboarding and training.
• Plan events, assist with school and activities coordination as needed.
• Provide backup childcare support and transportation when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion

Tech-savvy

Reliability

Overnight availability

Education

College Degree

Tools

Smart home systems

Digital calendars

Email management

Job description

Family Office Personal Assistant – West Metro of Minneapolis

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (with flexibility)

Start Date: As soon as the right fit is identified

A warm, welcoming family of five in the West Metro is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented family office personal assistant to join their team. This is a dynamic, long-term opportunity for someone highly organized, self-motivated, and eager to support a busy household that spans multiple properties. The ideal candidate brings a mix of hands‑on service, administrative skill, discretion, and leadership in family office and household operations.

Benefits:

• Guaranteed hours
• PTO- 10 days
• Paid sick days
• Pay $35/hour

Duties/Responsibilities:

Home & Property Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and upkeep of the family’s primary residence and additional properties
• Coordinate and supervise vendors, contractors, and service providers (e.g., landscapers, repair technicians, housekeepers, etc.)
• Ensure household systems and maintenance schedules are followed (HVAC, vehicle service, seasonal maintenance, etc.)
• Manage smart home technology systems and provide tech-related troubleshooting
• Light maintenance and housekeeping (making beds, washing dishes, laundry, taking out garbage, changing lightbulbs, maintaining outdoor furniture, restocking firewood, breaking down cardboard boxes, etc.)

Household & Family Support

• Provide hands‑on service as needed, maintaining a flexible and helpful presence in the home
• Help to maintain an orderly home through daily tidying and assisting with organizational projects
• Stock household and kitchen supplies; create and manage grocery lists or complete shopping
• Online ordering for household needs (children’s clothing, household supplies, etc.)
• Run personal errands for the employer and household
• Receive guests and answer phones in a professional, welcoming manner
• Assist with pet care (feeding, exercise, vet appointments) for 1 dog

Administrative, Financial & HR Support

• Coordinate family calendars and household scheduling
• Human resources support with household staff (hiring, onboarding and training)
• Assist with travel planning, booking, and trip preparation
• Support with special family projects, holiday decorating, gift purchasing, and seasonal transitions

Special Projects & Event Coordination

• Plan and coordinate special events and gatherings, with knowledge of hospitality practices
• Organize seasonal household transitions, moves, or renovations
• Partner with the Nanny to register and coordinate children’s extracurricular activities and summer camps

Childcare Support

• Provide backup childcare on an as-needed basis for school-age children, including providing transportation to school and activities, etc.
• Occasionally assist with meal preparation for children
• Assist Nanny with organization for school, sports, travel, etc.

Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of experience in Personal Assistant, Household Management and/or property management
• College Degree
• Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities and adapting to a dynamic environment
• Strong communicator with sound judgment and excellent attention to detail
• Mature, dependable, and trustworthy
• Tech-savvy and confident navigating smart home systems, digital calendars, and email
• Professional, discreet, and highly organized
• Self-motivated, proactive problem-solver
• Pet-friendly and child-friendly
• Available for occasional overnights
• Knowledge of formal service, etiquette, and event planning is a plus
• Passport ready; Legal to work in the US; First Aid/CPR; current vaccinations
• Impeccable references from all previous positions