House Manager/Family Assistant needed in Great Neck, NY

Compensation:

• $150,000 – $250,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

• Competitive benefits package

Schedule

• 5 days per week

• Full flexibility required based on the family’s needs

• Increased weekend presence during the summer

• Occasional evenings and extended hours when entertaining or hosting events

• Travel required to other properties as needed

Overview

A warm, fully staffed household in Great Neck, NY is seeking an experienced, proactive, and highly organized House Manager/Family Assistant to act as the mother’s extension and oversee the smooth daily operation of the home. The household centers on the comfort, safety, and wellbeing of a young adult man with moderately functional autism, and the ideal candidate will integrate seamlessly into a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.

This role requires a hands‑on, initiative‑driven professional who can manage staff, support household operations, anticipate needs, and ensure the home runs efficiently at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support all household staff, including caregivers, housekeepers, and chef

• Act as the mother’s right hand, ensuring her priorities and expectations are carried out smoothly

• Manage daily household operations, schedules, and workflows

• Maintain household standards, organization, and overall functionality

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing events, dinners, and gatherings

• Provide hands‑on support wherever needed—no task too big or too small

• Coordinate vendors, maintenance, repairs, and service appointments

• Assist with errands, shopping, and household logistics

• Ensure seamless communication between staff, family members, and outside service providers

• Travel to additional family properties when needed (Hamptons, Miami)

• Drive as required for errands, appointments, and family needs

Ideal Candidate

• Warm, kind, compassionate and down‑to‑earth

• Comfortable being around individuals with autism

• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and needs of the family

• Highly proactive, resourceful, and able to anticipate needs

• Hands‑on, efficient, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

• Warm, grounded, and able to maintain a calm, supportive presence

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and motivate staff

• Excellent communicator who works well within a fully staffed home

• Discreet, professional, and respectful of family privacy

• Valid driver’s license and confident driving skills

• Comfortable in a fully staffed home and proactive

• Team‑oriented with a positive, supportive attitude and willing to go the extra mile

• Energetic and able to keep pace with the needs of the family

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role

• Fluent in English with strong communication skills

• Excellent, verifiable references

• Eligible to work in the U.S.

• Willing to undergo a comprehensive background check

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