Summary:
A warm, busy family in Manhattan Beach, California is seeking a proactive, organized, and dependable Family Assistant to help support their household and two school-aged daughters. This dynamic role is centered on keeping the family's daily routines running smoothly by providing a blend of childcare support, family assistance, and light administrative coordination. Primary responsibilities include transporting the children to and from school and activities, preparing healthy snacks and simple meals, supporting one child's dietary needs, running errands, coordinating returns, packing and unpacking for travel, assisting with pet care while the family is away, and helping maintain an organized, functional home. The position also includes administrative support for the family's business, such as retrieving mail, communicating professionally with clients regarding golf events, coordinating occasional dinner parties, and assisting with various day-to-day tasks. During the summer months, when the family is in Maine, the role will focus primarily on supporting the family's business needs and coordinating vendors and projects at the California residence as needed.

Required Skills:
The ideal candidate is calm, professional, emotionally intelligent, and highly organized, with the ability to anticipate the family's needs and manage multiple priorities with discretion and efficiency. Previous experience as a Family Assistant, Nanny/Family Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a similar household support role is preferred. The successful candidate will be proactive, dependable, and an excellent communicator with strong organizational and time-management skills. Candidates should be comfortable using email, calendars, and other basic technology, preparing simple, healthy meals, and supporting a busy family with a positive, service-oriented attitude. A reliable personal vehicle, an excellent driving record, and the flexibility to accommodate occasional schedule adjustments with advance notice are required. The ideal candidate also lives within a reasonable commuting distance of Manhattan Beach to ensure reliability and consistency.