Proactive and Tech-Savvy Family Assistant / in Los Angeles, California
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: 2419
POSTED ON Feb 23, 2026 — Family Assistant BY POCKETBOOK AGENCY
We are seeking a highly proactive, detail-oriented Family Assistant to provide comprehensive household and lifestyle support for a private family of five in Los Angeles. This role involves close collaboration with the principals and household team to thoughtfully enhance and refine household systems, workflows, and day-to-day processes, supporting the ongoing optimization of how the home operates. The ideal candidate brings a naturally solutions-oriented mindset, consistently identifying opportunities to improve organization, efficiency, and overall household flow. Success in this position requires a genuine enjoyment of running an efficient home, thriving within a structured environment, and operating with a strong sense of ownership and initiative. The right candidate is exceptionally organized, tech-savvy, discreet, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a busy and well-supported household.
Responsibilities:
- Support the smooth day-to-day functioning of a large private residence, including oversight of household operations, family calendars, and logistics
- Maintain organization, order, and presentation throughout the home
- Oversee and liaise with household staff and vendors, including the housekeeper, nanny, and external service providers
- Work collaboratively with the principals and household team in continuously improving household structure, efficiency, and flow
- Assist with children’s schedules, activities, and occasional school or activity runs
- Support and coordinate home renovation projects, organization initiatives, and seasonal transitions
- Provide support for family events, celebrations, and special projects (i.e., birthdays, events, gatherings)
- Assist with travel preparation and home readiness
- Manage the development and maintenance of household documentation and checklists, including structured systems for household operations and recurring tasks
- Contribute to emergency preparedness and household planning initiatives
- High-level expense tracking including responsibility for credit card account receipts and itemization, household budget tracking, payment of various invoices, etc.
- Track schedules, renewals, household maintenance cycles, and follow-ups
- Utilize digital tools and task management platforms to maintain organization, scheduling, and household systems
Requirements:
- Prior experience in a Family Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Household support role
- Natural affinity for checklists, systems, and process improvement
- Tech-savvy with calendars, task management systems, and digital tools
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Highly proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently and with minimal oversight
- Strong judgment, discretion, and reliability
- Comfortable around children
Schedule: Monday through Friday from 10AM - 6PM with flexibility for overtime and occasional weekend work as needed
Compensation: Up to $140K based on experience, healthcare coverage, PTO
Location: Santa Monica, CA