House Manager & Family Assistant
About The Position
We are an active, welcoming household of four in San Francisco with two young children (ages 7 & 4) who keep life full and fun. We've recently settled into a new home together, and are building the systems and rhythms that make everyday life run smoothly. We're intentional about how our home is managed, and genuinely invested in the people we bring into our family's world. Our kids are spirited, curious, and full of personality. We embrace a Montessori-inspired approach to parenting and believe in encouraging independence whenever we’re able. Our household is organized, health-conscious, and values transparency, follow-through, and warmth above all else. We spend a lot of time outdoors, exploring parks, hiking, and all that the city has to offer. We enjoy staying active as a family and creating meaningful experiences together. We value healthy, home-cooked meals, predictable routines, and an environment that feels calm, welcoming and thoughtfully maintained. Relationships are important to us, and we’re looking for someone who will become a trusted and consistent presence in our lives. The right person will be proactive, reliable and genuinely enjoy helping our busy household thrive. We are looking for someone who doesn’t simply complete tasks - but actively reduces the family’s mental load by owning and maintaining home systems for our family and solving problems before they become stressful.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Maintain a smoke-free environment
Nice To Haves
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Flu and COVID-19 vaccination
- Spanish language proficiency
- Knowledge of nutrition and healthy meal preparation, including comfort with protein-focused, macro conscious cooking
- Experience caring for indoor plants having a “green thumb”
- Confidence riding a bicycle, as our family frequently uses electric bikes
- Familiarity with Montessori principles, conscious parenting or other aligned approaches
Responsibilities
- Assist with morning routines, including breakfast, school lunch prep, and kitchen tidy-up
- Engage children in age-appropriate activities using Montessori-style prompting that supports independence, creative thinking and problem solving skills
- Prepare and check backpacks daily
- School drop-off and pick-up as needed
- Offer occasional date night and weekend childcare support
- Perform daily resets (counters, floors, surfaces, tidying)
- Identify areas in the home that are becoming cluttered and address them before they become overwhelming
- Create, own, and maintain organizational systems throughout the home - ensuring items consistently return to their designated home and spaces remain functional, clutter-free and easy for all family members to use
- Keep children’s clothing, toys, school materials and gear organized and current
- Rotate toys and books seasonally
- Audit and prepare donations for children's clothing and gear
- Manage indoor plant care
- Replace batteries, light bulbs, and maintain smart devices
- Prepare home for guest visits, events, and holidays
- Support packing and unpacking for family travel, as needed
- Occasional deep cleans of fridge, oven
- Clean humidifiers, and air purifiers as needed
- Refresh garage, mudroom, and entryway
- Support organizational deep-dive projects as they arise
- Coordinate seasonal projects such as gardening prep, outdoor maintenance
- Oversee vendor visits as needed (gardeners, contractors, cleaners)
- Manage and maintain household supply list; restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
- Coordinate grocery shopping: purchase fresh produce in-store; manage non-produce orders via delivery or subscription services
- Handle returns, and packages and organization
- Sort mail and break down boxes (bonus points for turning cardboard into a kids' art project)
- Manage household subscriptions and online orders
- List and sell household items through consignment or online platforms
- Wash, dry, and cut produce; prep ingredients so meals come together quickly
- Prepare simple, family-friendly meals as needed
- Work within household dietary preferences: peanut-free environment (peanut allergy), low-carb and high-protein for adults
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization
- Manage fueling, charging, and tidying of two family vehicles (one electric)
- Schedule routine maintenance and track registration and insurance timelines
- Manage household calendar including school closures and maintenance schedules
- Support administrative tasks as needed
- Assist with travel planning and logistics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
