Proactive Household & Personal Assistant

thecalendargroup; Scranton (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Calendar Group is seeking a proactive Household Assistant to streamline household operations and personal logistics. You will alternate between hands-on tasks and digital administrative work, acting as a true self-starter with strong initiative.

Responsibilities include meal planning, laundry, calendar management, errands, research for events and travel, and support on ad hoc projects. Part‑time 2–3 days per week with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant household or personal assistant experience.
• Reliable transportation with a clean driving record and a personal vehicle.
• Tech-savvy; comfortable using apps, online tools, and digital platforms for research, booking, and communication.
• Ability to provide verifiable references and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily organization and tidiness of the residence.
• Meal planning and preparation.
• Manage the full laundry cycle for the household.
• Assist with home organization projects, researching, sourcing, and implementing organizational systems.
• Support with research and logistics across household and personal needs.
• Run errands and manage logistics, including grocery shopping and household errands.
• Monitor household inventory and restock essentials as needed.
• Manage and coordinate household calendar appointments.
• Conduct preliminary research for social events, dinner parties, and travel planning (flights, hotels, itineraries).
• Assist with ad hoc administrative tasks and special projects as requested

Skills

Household management

Time management

Tech-savvy

Self-starter

Tools

Calendar apps

Online research tools

Productivity apps

Job description

The Calendar Group is seeking a proactive Household Assistant to streamline household operations and personal logistics. You will alternate between hands-on tasks and digital administrative work, acting as a true self-starter with strong initiative.

Responsibilities include meal planning, laundry, calendar management, errands, research for events and travel, and support on ad hoc projects. Part‑time 2–3 days per week with competitive hourly pay.