Family Assistant (No Childcare)

About Us

We are a local, female-owned Assistant company based in Charleston, SC. We match our household & personal assistants, organizers, and household managers with amazing local families, professionals, businesses, and seniors. Our clients call our services “Life Changing”. We are looking for people who love to help and take pride in doing a good job!

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We are looking for detail-oriented people who follow instructions carefully. We make the application process difficult on purpose. Read the job description fully for special application instructions.

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Apply on Indeed AND call 843-619-7570 and leave a brief message (think 1-2 min). You can call at any time of the day or night. Please include

• (1) Where you applied (Indeed, Our Website, Workable, Facebook, Care, etc.)
• (2)Your full name and your application date. If it is an interesting name, please spell it for us so we can search for your application.
• (3) Why you would make a great household helper
• (4) Description of your ideal client
• (5) Have you ever applied with us before today?

^^^Depending on your filters, please note that sometimes our emails will go into your spam filter. Check for emails from workable. ^^^^

A Family Assistant is the lifeline for many busy professionals and families.

This position helps with the day-to-day tasks of managing a household to lighten the mental load for our clients. Depending on your client, your tasks can vary greatly. However, here are some requests:

• Tidy (give the client that "hotel feel")
• Errands
• Keep supplies stocked
• Laundry
• Organization
• Clean-up in the Kitchen (dishwasher, wipe counters, empty trash, clean up spills)
• Meal Prep/Planning
• Schedule and/or Meet Household Vendors
• Process Mail
• Pet walking/Sitting/House Sitting
• Gift Shopping
• Plant Maintenance

***Update Jan. 2024:***

Currently seeking assistants who;

• Reside in/or willingly to commute reguarly to Downtown Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and/or Daniels Island.
• Desire 10-20 hours per week (no full-time roles available at this time)
• Option to add hours as new clients match your skillset.

**Depending on your admin and organizational skills, you may later qualify as a Personal or Organizing Assistant, Family Manager, Supervisor, or Organizer. **

You may be a good fit if you:

• Are passionate about doing a good job and enjoy making peoples’ lives more manageable.
• Enjoy learning from others and sharing your knowledge to help build a stronger team.
• Have a positive disposition and are non-judgemental.
• Are great at time management and organization.
• Have excellent follow-through
• Are willing to do what it takes to get something done right the first time
• Have good attention to detail
• Professional in demeanor and communication

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Requirements

• Comfortable with technology or willing to learn - You will have to use online software to track hours and tasks
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Experience in housekeeping, cleaning, or running your own household with high standards.
• Laundry and folding nicely- you must know the basics or be willing to improve your skills.
• Learn company, etiquette, expectations overview, and software introduction
• If selected, you must submit and pass background and reference checks.
• Some clients will require FBI background and drug tests.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the US
• Work history and contact information
• If travel is required, you must have a reliable automobile, a valid driver's license, and proof of current auto insurance.

Benefits

• Working for a company that cares. Ask about how we give back to the community!
• We hold our clients to the same high standards as our assistants. You will not be expected to work with overly difficult clients. - Life is too short.
• Everyone - 3% Matching Simple IRA
• 30+ hrs week = PTO + Health Care Stipended
• Full Time - Pay Increase
• Mileage for errands
• Travel Incentives
• As your skills and confidence grow, you may have the opportunity to accept higher level/higher pay task requests/clients.
• You will learn valuable skills in workplace etiquette, customer service, communication skills, time management, and the value of follow-through. The skills you will learn with Your Time will translate to any profession.
• Task Managers are available to help.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Application Question(s):

• Our team is filled with lovely, non-judgemental people who strive to do their job to the best of their ability. We find these people by making the application and interview process a little tricky. Are you up for the challenge?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations