
Household Manager / Personal Assistant
- On-site
- Hackettstown, New Jersey, United States
- $25 - $30 per hour
Job description
HUM Homes is a private household staffing and advisory firm specializing in long-term, high-trust placements for busy professionals and families across the U.S.
We place Household Managers, Personal Assistants, and Family Assistants who bring structure, discretion, and proactive problem-solving into private residences. Our process is hands-on and highly curated, focused on alignment, professionalism, and longevity.
Position Overview
The Household Manager / Personal Assistant supports a high-performing professional by ensuring household operations and related logistics run smoothly, proactively, and without constant oversight.
This is a hands-on, in-person role combining household management, organization, light food preparation, paper management, errands, and occasional administrative support. This is not a cleaning-only role and not a remote administrative position.
Schedule
3 days per week (Monday / Wednesday / Friday preferred)
Approximately 5 hours per day
Ideal time window: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Fridays may start earlier)
Hours may increase temporarily (20–25 hrs/week) during onboarding and major projects, then stabilize once systems are in place
Some independent work; initial overlap required during onboarding
Compensation
$25–$30 per hour, depending on experience
Long-term role with stability preferred
Open to W-2 or Independent Contractor structure
Job requirements
Core Responsibilities
Household Operations
Daily household resets (kitchen, common areas, bathroom, office surfaces)
Hand-washing dishes and maintaining kitchen order
Laundry: wash, dry, fold, and put away
Trash and light upkeep as needed
Food & Grocery Support
Grocery shopping with a health-focused approach
Light meal preparation (primarily lunches and dinners for the following day)
Fridge organization and restocking
Organization & Systems
Ongoing organization and decluttering of key household areas
Sorting items (keep / donate / sell)
Coordinating donation drop-offs or pickups
Maintaining systems once established
Paper & Administrative Support
Scanning and digitizing documents
Uploading and organizing files in existing systems
Maintaining a simple paper workflow to reduce clutter
Errands & Light Office Support
Local errands (shopping, pickups, drop-offs)
Occasional document drop-off/pickup at a nearby office
Scheduling reminders for maintenance and services
Ideal Candidate
Highly organized and proactive
Comfortable working independently
Discreet, trustworthy, and professional
Strong attention to detail and follow-through
Comfortable handling documents and basic technology
Reliable transportation and confident local driver
Seeking a long-term, stable role
What Success Looks Like
The household runs smoothly and feels consistently organized
Systems are maintained without constant direction
Meals, groceries, and errands are handled proactively
The homeowner gains time and mental space for work, health, and personal life
The Household Manager becomes a trusted, long-term presence
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