Family Assistant to the Founder
2 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionSalary: 50-120k ABOUT LOVESHACKFANCY LoveShackFancy, founded in 2013 by Rebecca Hessel Cohen, is a global fashion, beauty, childrenswear, accessories, home, and lifestyle brand celebrated for its romantic, vintage-inspired aesthetic and cult-like community. Known for its immersive, whimsical interiors, the brand has grown to 25 boutiques across the U.S. and London. Signature ruffles, pink, and bows anchor the collections, while storytelling and pioneering community-driven experiences have shaped LoveShackFancy into more than a fashion labelits a shared lifestyle movement. Coveted collaborations include Victorias Secret PINK, Gap, Target, Stanley, Pottery Barn, Bogner, and more. In 2023, LoveShackFancy launched Beauty exclusively at Sephora, inviting millions into its rose-colored world of whimsy and celebration. Role Overview We are seeking a polished, discreet, and highly reliable Family Assistant to support the Founder of LoveShackFancy and her family. This is a trusted, hands-on role focused on ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of a private household with two school-aged tween/teen girls (ages 10 and 13). The ideal candidate has prior experience supporting a high-profile or high-net-worth family and understands the expectations of private household service. This role requires excellent judgment, strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to anticipate needs while maintaining absolute confidentiality. This is a positive-energy, role-model position, providing support, guidance, and inspiration for NYC tweens while maintaining structure, organization, and calm across all aspects of the household. Core Responsibilities Family & Child Support • Serve as a positive-energy role model for two school-aged children, supporting their growth, routines, and engagements, • Provide after-school and evening support, • Coordinate schedules, extracurricular activities, appointments, and transportation as needed, • Support school communications, logistics, and special projects when appropriate Household & Personal Support • Execute personal errands and household-related tasks with discretion, efficiency, and care, • Assist with personal shopping, wardrobe management, and special requests for the family, • Oversee the receipt, organization, and seasonal management of childrens clothing and belongings, • Act as a professional organizer, ensuring the household runs smoothly and efficiently Calendar & Organization • Stand by the family calendar, coordinating appointments, events, and commitments, • Proactively anticipate needs, deadlines, and potential scheduling conflicts, • Maintain and organize household and family systems to support structure, clarity, and ease Events, Travel & Logistics • Assist with preparation and setup for private family events, celebrations, and dinner parties, • Support family travel planning, including packing assistance and logistics coordination, • Coordinate with vendors, household staff, and service providers as needed Communication & Coordination • Serve as a liaison with schools, tutors, coaches, and household-related contacts, • Manage select family-related email communications and scheduling, • Coordinate with internal teams when family needs intersect with professional commitments Standards & Confidentiality • Maintain the highest level of discretion, privacy, and professionalism at all times, • Represent the household with courtesy, poise, and sound judgment, • Uphold the familys values, routines, and standards in all interactions Schedule & Availability • Must have flexible availability; including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required, • Monthly schedules to be confirmed in advance whenever possible Candidate Profile/Qualifications • Prior experience as a Family Assistant, Household Manager, or private staff member supporting a high-net-worth or high-profile family, • Exceptional organizational skills; comfortable acting as a professional organizer for household systems, • Positive, energetic, and inspiring presence for children, • Calm, polished demeanor with strong emotional intelligence, • Ability to multitask, pivot quickly, and adapt in a dynamic environment, • Dependable, discreet, and committed to long-term household support, • Familiarity with LoveShackFancy or a genuine passion for fashion, lifestyle, and creative energy is a strong plus