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Household Assistant & Nanny
Job Description
Location: Private residence near Lincoln, Nebraska
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Approximately 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
With occasional earlier starts once or twice a week (around 7:30 AM, typically Mondays) as needed
About the Role
A private, values-driven family is seeking an exceptional Household Assistant & Nanny to serve as a trusted right-hand partner in running a busy, well-structured home.
This is not a traditional nanny role, and it is not a light household coordination position. It is a hands-on, career-level opportunity for someone who takes pride in follow-through, anticipates needs, and enjoys being deeply involved in the daily rhythm of a household.
Think modern-day Mary Poppins: warm, capable, organized, calm, and dependable — someone who quietly makes everything run better.
This is a long-term role (5+ years) for the right person who values stability, professionalism, and meaningful work.
The Role at a Glance
This integrated position combines hands-on household management with school-aged childcare. You will be trusted to personally execute daily household operations while providing steady, confident support for the children.
This is a salaried, trust-based role — not an hourly or clock-watching position. The family values ownership, responsiveness, and mutual respect over micromanagement. This role is best suited for someone who takes pride in being deeply involved and prefers ownership over strict boundaries.
Key Responsibilities
Household Operations (Hands-On Execution)
- Personally manage daily household operations with a high standard of care and organization
- Daily tidying, light cleaning, and proactive upkeep of living spaces
- Full laundry management (sorting, stain treatment, folding, and putting away)
- Grocery shopping, household inventory, and simple meal prep (comfortable handling and preparing meat-based meals following recipes)
- Household organization systems and regular resets
- Vendor coordination, service scheduling, and routine property needs
- Managing household calendars, appointments, returns, and online orders
- Running errands and overseeing household logistics
Childcare & Family Support
- Afternoon and after-school support for school-aged children (ages 10–12)
- Homework routines, snacks, transportation to activities, and structure around screen time
- Care during sick days, school breaks, and schedule disruptions
- Occasional morning support or school drop-off as needed (not daily)
- Serving as a calm, emotionally steady adult presence in the home
Pets
- Daily care of the family’s dogs (feeding, cleanup, supply management)
- Supporting children in pet responsibilities
- Must genuinely enjoy animals and be comfortable with daily pet care
Who Thrives in This Role
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Takes pride in tangible, hands-on work and visible results
- Is exceptionally reliable — things do not fall through the cracks
- Is organized, detail-oriented, and systems-minded
- Anticipates needs and takes initiative without being asked
- Is calm, warm, and confident with school-aged children
- Enjoys being physically active and on the move throughout the day in a multi-level home
- Is emotionally mature, discreet, and professional
- Is comfortable working in a Christian household where faith-based language and values are part of daily life
- Is seeking a long-term career role, not a stepping-stone position
Common successful backgrounds include experienced household managers, senior executive assistants, career nannies with strong household skills, hospitality managers, educators, or mature professionals seeking meaningful, stable work.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
- Salaried W-2 position, equivalent to $20–$30 per hour, depending on experience and overall fit
- Paid on a salaried basis; the role is classified as a salaried position and is not overtime-eligible
- Eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus
Schedule & Work Style
- Trust-based environment without rigid or fixed lunch break times
- Short breaks and meals may be taken as needed, with the expectation that responsibilities are covered and responsiveness is maintained
- Downtime during quieter parts of the day is typically used for administrative tasks such as processing returns, submitting receipts, or planning
- Flexibility exists on occasion (e.g., coming in later or leaving early when appropriate), balanced by the overall needs of the household
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered for the employee
- Two gold-level medical plan options (copay and high-deductible)
- Family and dependent coverage available at 25% employee contribution
- 12 days of PTO annually
- PTO requested in advance and coordinated with the family’s schedule
- Requests submitted through BambooHR
- Paid holidays, with additional discretionary holiday days often provided beyond the standard calendar
- Stable, professional, respectful work environment
Additional Details
- Full-time, live-out position
- Background check, clean driving record, and strong references required
- Confidential search — identifying family details shared later in the process
- A short personality assessment is part of the selection process
- Professional appearance standards apply in alignment with the family’s preferences
Bottom Line
This is a career-level household role for someone who wants their work to truly matter. If you’ve been described as the person who quietly brings order, calm, and consistency wherever you go — and you enjoy caring for a home and children with excellence — this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The family values respect, professionalism, and alignment with their household culture.
Meet Your Recruiter
Kinga Wilson
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
After moving to the U.S. from England and beginning her career in the IT industry, Kinga saw a problem that needed to be fixed.
There was a disconnect between job seekers and employers, leading to a frustrating recruiting process and, worse, poor hiring decisions.
In 1998, Kinga founded her own search firm—Leaders IT Recruitment—in Lincoln, Nebraska—to bridge that gap. The firm has grown organically through satisfied clients' referrals and has since evolved into Insight Recruitment, partnering with businesses and job candidates across the country while setting the bar for what a recruitment agency should be.
"We get our clients' attention by giving them the clarity they need to make better hiring decisions," Kinga says. "We've helped candidates secure truly life-changing career opportunities, and we've made a meaningful impact on companies by helping them build stronger teams that drive long-term success."
Kinga understands what exceptional candidates are looking for while never losing sight of what businesses need most. She and her small-but-mighty team remain focused on one thing above all else: delivering on their commitments and providing an outstanding experience for every client and candidate they serve.
"Our tools, strategies, and focus have evolved over the years, but our core values have never changed," Kinga says. "We've always believed in quality over quantity, high-touch service from the very beginning, and building lasting relationships based on trust. I'm fortunate to have a team that shares that same commitment to excellence."
It's that partnership approach that continues to set Insight Recruitment apart.