Proactive and Tech-Savvy Family Assistant / in Los Angeles, California


JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: 2419

POSTED ON Feb 23, 2026Family 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