Family Assistant / Household Support - Lincoln Park, Chicago

Mahler Private Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health stipend

15 days PTO

6 paid holidays

Parking provided

House vehicle access

Job summary

Mahler Private Staffing seeks an experienced Family Assistant for a busy Lincoln Park household in Chicago. The role focuses on supporting children aged 7–15, coordinating schedules, and keeping a large home organized.

You will drive, supervise after-school activities, and partner with parents to ensure smooth daily operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, discreet, and able to work independently while collaborating with family staff.

Qualifications

• Experienced as a Nanny or Family Assistant in a private household.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive self-starter who takes initiative.
• Warm, engaging with children across ages.
• Strong team player, discreet and respectful of privacy.
• Flexible, calm under pressure in a fast-paced home.

Responsibilities

• Safely driving children to and from school and activities.
• Manage after-school routines, homework, and projects.
• Coordinate family calendar and children's social schedules.
• Research and coordinate extracurriculars and registrations.
• Prepare simple healthy snacks and assist with dinner.
• Manage deliveries, groceries, and household supplies.
• Run errands and keep children's rooms organized.
• Collaborate with parents and household staff.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Excellent judgment

Emotional intelligence

Discrete & professional

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

A warm, busy professional family inLincoln Parkis seeking an experienced and dedicatedFamily Assistantto join their household and become a trusted, long-term member of their family team.

The family, who has kids ages 7-15, is looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children while also taking pride in keeping a busy household organized and running smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive self-starter who bringsenergy, flexibility, sound judgment, and positive energyto their work.

The ideal candidate is someone who can confidently take initiative and work independently, while also partnering closely with the parents and household staff. You will play an important role in managing the children’s busy schedules, supporting their activities and routines, and helping with the many day-to-day details that keep family life moving seamlessly.

Responsibilities

• Safely driving the childrento and from school, sports, lessons, appointments, and extracurricular activities, and attending activities or events as needed.
• Managing and supporting the children’s busy after-school routines, including homework, school projects and extracurricular commitments.
• Helping coordinate the family calendar and keeping track of the children’s activities, appointments, and social schedules.
• Researching and coordinating extracurricular and educational opportunities, registering for programs, and ensuring children have the necessary equipment, supplies, and information.
• Preparing simple, healthygluten-free after-school snacksand assisting with dinner preparation.
• Managing deliveries, food deliveries, vendors, groceries, and household supplies as needed.
• Running errands for the family as needed.
• Helping maintain organization in the children’s bedrooms, closets, drawers, and play areas.
• Taking initiative on household organization projects and anticipating needs.
• Being a collaborative partner in the household

Qualifications:

• Experienced as aNanny or Family Assistant in a private household, with experience working with teenagers.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive self-starter who sees what needs to be done and takes initiative.
• Warm, engaging, and comfortable connecting with children across different ages and stages.
• A strong team player.
• Receptive to direction and feedback and respectful of the family’s preferences and routines.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to remain calm and positive in a fast-paced environment.
• Someone with excellent judgment, common sense, and emotional intelligence.
• Discreet and professional, with a strong understanding of privacy and confidentiality.
• A confident and experienced driver with a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification.
• A college degree is preferred, and excellent, verifiable references are required.

Schedule & Compensation

• Monday – Friday, approximately 1:00–8:00 PM
• 35–40 hours per week guaranteed
• $45–$55 per hour, based on experience
• Benefits include a health stipend of $500/month, 15 days PTO, and 6 paid holidays
• Parking provided and use of house vehicle.
• No travel required.

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Our Story:

Mahler Private Staffing works with America’s leading families to find experienced private domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. We take a personalized approach and work to get to know our candidatesas well as we know our clients, so we can make lasting, long-term placements.

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to provide individual responses. Rest assured that selected candidates will be personally contacted for further consideration. We would like to emphasize that there are no fees associated with the application process for applicants.