Household Assistant (Part-Time) – Glenview, IL

Household Assistant (Part\-Time) – Glenview, IL We are a busy professional couple in Glenview looking for a reliable, proactive, and detail\-oriented Household Assistant to help keep our home and daily life running smoothly. This is a long\-term position for someone who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, takes pride in maintaining an organized home, and is comfortable handling both hands\-on household tasks and administrative responsibilities. Position Details Location: Glenview, IL Hours: 10–20 hours per week to start (flexible schedule) Pay: $30–40/hour (depending on experience) Start Date: Flexible About Our Home Modern 7,000 sq ft residence One dog and one cat We have a professional house cleaner, so this role focuses on maintaining the home between cleanings rather than deep cleaning. ResponsibilitiesHousehold Management Keep the home tidy, organized, and guest\-ready on a daily basis. Load/unload the dishwasher and keep the kitchen organized. Manage our robot vacuum and robot window cleaner. Organize the refrigerator and pantry, discard expired items, and maintain household supplies. Coordinate and oversee the house cleaner to ensure the home stays well maintained. Assist with seasonal decorating, holiday planning, and household organization projects. Run errands such as grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning, and picking up household supplies. Research products, services, and home improvements, present recommendations, and help execute decisions. Coordinate with vendors and contractors for home maintenance and repairs. Administrative \& Personal Assistance Research and compare options for purchases, travel, services, and household projects. Help organize schedules, appointments, and household records. Assist with travel planning, reservations, and itineraries. Handle basic administrative tasks using Microsoft 365 and online tools. Utilize AI tools (such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot) to improve efficiency, conduct research, draft documents, and organize information. Pet Care Walk and care for our dog as needed. Feed and provide basic care for both pets. Be available for occasional pet visits (approximately 30 minutes) when we return home late. Because these requests may occasionally be made with less than 24 hours' notice, we strongly prefer someone who lives nearby. Additional compensation will be provided for short\-notice visits when needed. What We're Looking For Highly organized with excellent attention to detail. Self\-starter who identifies needs without waiting to be asked. Comfortable balancing administrative work with hands\-on household tasks. Strong research and problem\-solving skills. Trustworthy, dependable, and respectful of privacy. Comfortable using technology, including Microsoft 365, AI tools, scheduling apps, and online research. Excellent communication skills. Cost\-conscious and able to make thoughtful purchasing recommendations. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Looking for a long\-term position and interested in becoming a trusted part of our household. Ideal Background Experience in one or more of the following is a plus: Household Assistant House Manager Executive Assistant Personal Assistant Family Assistant Nanny with household management responsibilities Experience working in homes with pets is also preferred. We are looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and wants to build a long\-term working relationship. If you're someone who likes creating order, solving problems, and helping a household run efficiently, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your experience, availability, references, and a brief introduction about yourself. Pay: From $30\.00 per hour Benefits: * Flexible schedule Work Location: In person