Job Description

Flexible Part-Time Household Assistants

Chicago and surrounding suburbs | $30–$40 per hour

Chicago Nannies, Inc. is developing a new household-assistance program for busy Chicago-area families. We are building a network of organized, dependable people who can keep a household’s weekly responsibilities moving smoothly.

Professional household-management experience is welcome but not required. Strong candidates may have developed relevant experience through managing a home, coordinating family schedules, volunteering with schools or community organizations, organizing events, or supporting another busy household.

The opportunity

Household assistants will work with the same family on a consistent weekly schedule. Individual assignments may begin with 3–4 hours per week, with the possibility of working with multiple families to build a larger schedule.

Most assignments will take place during weekday and school-day hours. Candidates may accept opportunities based on their availability, preferred location and the responsibilities involved.

Responsibilities may include

• Family laundry, including washing, folding and putting clothing away
• Grocery shopping, returns and household errands
• Organizing closets, pantries and household spaces
• Changing bed linens and making beds
• Restocking household supplies
• Light meal preparation
• Scheduling appointments and coordinating service providers
• Calendar assistance and family logistics
• Driving children for assignments where transportation is an essential responsibility
• General household tidying and completing weekly household task lists

This is a hands-on position. Candidates should be comfortable moving between organizational, administrative and practical household tasks.

Strong candidates are

• Organized, dependable and detail-oriented
• Proactive and comfortable working independently
• Able to follow household preferences and maintain confidentiality
• Clear and professional communicators
• Comfortable completing both errands and hands-on household tasks
• Available for a consistent weekly schedule
• Able to provide strong professional or personal references

Experience coordinating a household, school organization, sports team, volunteer group or community event is highly relevant.

Position details

• Location: Chicago and surrounding suburbs
• Schedule: Flexible weekday opportunities, including school-day hours
• Hours: Assignments may begin at 3–4 hours per week, with opportunities to work with multiple families
• Compensation: $30–$40 per hour, depending on the assignment, responsibilities, location and relevant experience
• Benefits: Benefits and paid-leave eligibility vary by assignment and will be disclosed before a candidate accepts an interview
• Screening: References and background screening are required. Driving records will be reviewed for assignments involving child transportation or household driving.

Joining the Chicago Nannies Household Assistant Network does not guarantee an immediate placement or a minimum number of hours. Candidates will be contacted as suitable family assignments become available.

Apply

If you are organized, trustworthy and enjoy making life run more smoothly for others, we would love to learn more about you.

Apply to join the Chicago Nannies Household Assistant Network.