House Manager & Family Assistant with Meal Prep Expertise
About The Position
We are seeking a warm, kind, and nurturing Family Assistant & House Manager with a passion for meal preparation to join our close-knit family of four in Tucson, Arizona. This part-time role (25-30 hours per week) is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a home where people feel cared for and can bring calm, organization, and follow-through to a dynamic household. We are looking for a long-term relationship built on trust and mutual respect, someone who will become a meaningful part of our lives for years to come. The ideal candidate is emotionally intuitive, proactive, dependable, and highly organized, with a genuine fulfillment in caring for the home and its inhabitants. You will play a key role in establishing routines, managing household tasks, supporting the children's needs, and ensuring the smooth running of our home as we settle into a new chapter.
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Reliable personal transportation required; mileage reimbursed at the IRS standard rate.
- Comfortable with pets.
Nice To Haves
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and prep weekly breakfasts and school lunches for the girls (5 days per week)
- Batch prep grab-and-go snacks
- Grocery shop across multiple stores (Trader Joe's, Costco, Target, and others)
- Manage shared grocery and household supply lists by store
- Provide occasional dinner prep support — washing and prepping vegetables, proteins, and ingredients so meals are ready to cook
- Kitchen clean-up and maintenance following prep sessions
- School drop-off and pick-up on working parent days (Wednesdays and Fridays)
- Morning routine support — backpack prep, clothing, snacks, and getting out the door on time
- Light supervision and backup childcare as needed, including occasional date night coverage
- Serve as an emergency contact for the girls when parents are unavailable (sick visits, early dismissals, etc.)
- Kid-related errands, including seasonal gear checks (soccer cleats, school supplies, clothing sizing)
- Full family laundry: wash, dry, fold, and put away for all household members
- Linen and bedding rotation
- Launder cloth napkins and kitchen linens used for family meals
- Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area
- Daily resets: light tidying, dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas, and prepping the home for the weekly cleaner
- Seasonal clothing and gear checks
- Organizational projects throughout the home — girls' rooms, toy bins, garage, mudroom, and residual move-in setup as furniture arrives
- Event and holiday prep, including guest arrivals and seasonal decorating
- Clean humidifiers and air purifiers (particularly relevant in the desert climate)
- Maintain batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors on a regular schedule
- Indoor plant care
- Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies; maintain running lists organized by store
- Manage household subscriptions and orders (Amazon, Costco, Target)
- Handle returns, mail sorting, and package management; break down boxes
- Dry cleaning drop-off and pick-up
- Coordinate furniture deliveries and contractor arrivals as the household continues to settle in
- Daily feeding and walking once the family dog arrives
- Schedule and transport to vet and grooming appointments
- Administer medications as needed
- Maintain pet supplies
- Occasional coordination of family vehicle detailing
- Household Calendar Management: Build and maintain the family's centralized calendar, including inputting school-year events, extracurricular activities, recurring appointments, birthdays, and important household dates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
