Family Assistant- Washington, D.C.

thecalendargroup; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

thecalendargroup in Washington, DC seeks a proactive Family Assistant to support a busy household with three children (ages 8–11). This role blends personal assistant tasks, admin duties, and light childcare logistics, with about 70% focused on scheduling and organization and 30% on childcare coordination.

You will manage calendars, emails, groceries, and vendor coordination while maintaining a calm, proactive approach in a fast-moving family environment.

Qualifications

• Strong computer and digital literacy.
• Excellent organization and time-management.
• Attention to detail and discretion.
• Proactive, self-starter with initiative.
• Excellent communication and judgment.
• Comfort working with both adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with family scheduling, emails, appointments, and admin tasks.
• Maintain organized digital files, calendars, and household records.
• Coordinate vendors, services, repairs, and appointments.
• Handle grocery shopping, errands, and light organizing.
• Support school communications and family logistics.
• Occasionally drive children to activities and appointments.
• Anticipate family needs and adapt to schedule changes.
• Flexibility to work weekends.

Skills

Digital literacy

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Proactive / initiative

Communication skills

Experience with children

Job description

A busy family in Northwest Washington, DC is seeking a proactive Family Assistant to support their household and three children (ages 8–11). Approximately 70% of the role will focus on personal assistant, administrative, and household support, with the remaining 30% involving childcare logistics. The ideal candidate is highly organized, computer and digitally literate, and able to manage a fast-moving schedule with multiple priorities. The family is looking for a self-starter who notices what needs to be done and takes initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist with family scheduling, emails, appointments, and day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Maintain organized digital files, calendars, records, and household information.
• Coordinate household vendors, services, repairs, and appointments.
• Handle grocery shopping, household errands, and light household organization.
• Help manage school communications, projects, appointments, and other family logistics.
• Occasionally drive the children safely to and from school, sports, activities, appointments, and other commitments.
• Help coordinate and manage the children’s schedules.
• Anticipate the family’s needs and help keep daily life running smoothly.
• Adapt quickly when schedules or priorities change.

Qualifications

• Prior personal assistant, family assistant, or administrative support experience preferred.
• Strong computer and digital literacy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly proactive and resourceful, with the ability to take initiative with minimal direction.
• Excellent communication skills and professional judgment.
• Experience working with children and comfort supporting both adults and children.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Reliable, trustworthy, discreet, and professional.
• Calm and positive attitude, even in a busy environment.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple schedules simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work weekends.

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, approximately 2:00 PM–7:00/8:00 PM.

Flexibility may be required based on the family’s schedule.