British American Household Staffing

AC216 - Full-Time Family Assistant - Litchfield, CT

British American Household Staffing  •  $40 - $45/hr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

A private family in Litchfield, CT, is seeking a professional, energetic, and highly organized Household Assistant to support the seamless day-to-day operations of a busy household. This position combines hands-on household support, errand running, and pet care, and works closely with a full-time House Manager and additional staff. The ideal candidate is discreet, proactive, and dependable, with a strong service-oriented mindset and the ability to adapt to evolving household needs. The general schedule consists of 40 hours per week with a minimum of at least two Saturdays per month. Weekdays can be altered to accommodate Saturday coverage. For example, Tuesday through Saturday and Monday through Friday on non-Saturday inclusive weeks. Overall flexibility is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished and service-driven professional seeking a long-term role with a collaborative and well-run household.

Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage household errands, inventory, and light organizational projects
  • Assist with travel preparation, including packing/unpacking and coordination of logistics
  • Support holiday, event, and guest preparation as needed
  • Provide attentive daily care for two large dogs, including feeding, walking, bathing, and coordinating grooming and veterinary appointments
  • Assist with simple meal preparation and service; coordinate with the chef as needed
  • Maintain tidiness of common areas and assist with general household upkeep
  • Greet guests and provide support to the household team as required

Qualifications

  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • Proactive and thoughtful
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism
  • Emotionally intelligent
  • Ability to pivot and adjust while remaining calm

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Family Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar private household role
  • Excellent, verifiable references
  • Pet-Friendly (comfortable with large dogs)
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Tech-savvy, highly organized, and able to manage tasks independently while collaborating with a team
  • Proficient with Google Workspace and household management apps

Salary and Benefits

The family is offering $40 to $45/hr commensurate with experience, and a competitive benefits package

British American Household Staffing

About British American Household Staffing

British American Household Staffing was founded to provide household staffing solutions. We offer an efficient and discreet service by gaining a thorough understanding of client’s staff needs and meeting those needs with rigorously interviewed and screened candidates of the highest caliber. Our ambition is to facilitate placements that result in client contentment and candidates that can look forward to long-term job satisfaction.

We provide experienced, qualified and formally trained household staff, including Nannies, Governesses, Butlers, Newborn Care Specialists, Personal Assistants, Housekeepers, Private Chefs, Household/Estate Managers and Chauffeurs for households of all sizes. We have offices based in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, London and Dubai.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
2012
Website
bahs.com
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