House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)
About The Position
We are a busy, active family of six in Peoria, Illinois, with four young children, a sweet senior dog, and a home that has a lot of moving parts. One parent is home-based and takes great pride in creating a thoughtful, organized home, while the other works with a demanding and unpredictable schedule that includes 24-hour shifts. We are currently working toward a big basement renovation, which will bring some exciting changes to our home and create plenty of opportunities for extra organization and support along the way. We’re looking for someone who can become a trusted right-hand person and partner in managing our home and family. Some days may involve the everyday things that keep our household running smoothly, like tidying, meal prep, errands, and staying on top of household needs. Other days may call for something completely different, such as setting up a temporary playroom, researching a local photographer for family photos, or helping bring another project or idea to life. We value someone who is comfortable wearing different hats, taking direction, and jumping in wherever support is needed.
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must have a clean driving record and valid driver's license.
- Reliable transportation is required for household errands (mileage reimbursement provided); family vehicle may be used for transporting children.
- Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs in the home throughout the day as part of the normal workflow of this role.
- Vaccinations (including general, COVID-19, and flu) are preferred. Candidates are encouraged to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates seeking closer to 30 hours per week may have potential to extend to 3:00 PM or add Sunday hours.
- Availability for occasional evening coverage is appreciated.
- Candidates are encouraged to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Responsibilities
- Complete daily household resets, including tidying rooms, wiping counters, loading and unloading dishes, taking out trash, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
- Work with employer to create and maintain functional, sustainable organization systems that evolve with the family's needs
- Tackle long-standing clutter and organizational projects (e.g., clothes, toys, gear, outgrown items, and storage areas)
- Assist with seasonal clothing swaps and organization of children's clothing as sizes change
- Prepare and coordinate items for donation
- Monitor proactive home maintenance needs, (e.g., batteries, smoke detectors, light bulbs, air filters, ice machine cleaning, etc.)
- Prepare the home for events, holidays, and guests as needed
- Monitor and maintain visibility into the family's Skylight calendar and stay one step ahead of upcoming needs
- Coordinate packing and unpacking for family travel
- House and dog sit for the family when they travel
- Manage online grocery orders and complete occasional in-store shopping
- Wash, chop, and prepare fresh produce and easy grab-and-go snacks for the entire family
- Assist with meal planning for family dinners
- Batch prep ingredients and components for easy weeknight cooking
- Prepare 2–3 simple meals each week for the family
- Pack lunches for the following day
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
- Provide childcare support during youngest child's nap time if parent needs to leave
- Prepare snacks and lunches the day before school days
- Manage children's activity schedules, including having bags and gear ready ahead of time
- Potential of additional childcare coverage for date nights and occasional weekend shifts if desired
- Follow the family's existing laundry system, including assigned laundry days
- Manage linen rotation, including towels and sheets
- Keep the laundry area clean, organized, and well-stocked
- Monitor and restock household pantry, fridge, and supplies
- Maintain running household supply lists
- Manage household subscriptions and online orders
- Handle returns, mail, package management, and box breakdown
- Assist with gift shopping and dry cleaning as needed
- Keep the family vehicle clean and organized
- Track and schedule vehicle maintenance appointments
- Research vendors, gather repair quotes, and coordinate contractors and service providers
- Oversee cleaners and other household vendors when applicable
- Reset outdoor spaces including the backyard and pool deck
- Periodically deep-clean appliances, including the refrigerator, oven, microwave, humidifiers, and air purifiers
- Schedule and coordinate veterinary and grooming appointments
- Monitor and restock pet supplies
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement provided
- Family vehicle may be used for transporting children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
