House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)
About The Position
We are a busy, down-to-earth family of four with two young children (ages five and two-and-a-half), two large dogs, and one senior cat. Both parents work in demanding professional careers, and our home is supported by a full-time nanny and a weekly house cleaner. Our days are full, our energy is high, and there's always something going on! As our family's needs continue to evolve, we're looking for an experienced House Manager who can become a trusted, long-term partner and truly feel like part of our family. Our goal is to create a home that feels calm, organized, and well cared for, even during the busiest seasons of work, travel, and family life. We love spending time together, hosting friends and family, and making holidays and everyday moments special. We're looking for someone who enjoys building genuine relationships, communicates openly, and takes pride in creating systems that keep a busy household running smoothly behind the scenes. This is a long-term opportunity for someone who is proactive, personable, and thrives in a collaborative environment. We hope to find someone who notices what needs attention before being asked, enjoys taking ownership of their role, and wants to become a trusted, valued part of our family's day-to-day life for years to come. You are an experienced House Manager who naturally thinks several steps ahead. You're the type of person who notices when household supplies are running low, remembers seasonal maintenance before it becomes urgent, and enjoys creating organizational systems that make everyday life easier. Rather than waiting for direction, you confidently take ownership of your responsibilities while communicating clearly and collaborating well with the family. You welcome feedback and enjoy becoming an integral part of a household's rhythm. Preparing fresh, wholesome meals is one of your favorite ways to care for a home. You genuinely enjoy meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking healthy, family-friendly meals that support a family's lifestyle. You take pride in your preparation of meals and are open to cooking the family’s favorites and taking feedback. Whether you're preparing meals for the week, keeping the pantry well stocked, or ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently, you bring exceptional attention to detail and enjoy creating a home that feels cared for. You also enjoy organizing spaces, managing household logistics, and keeping a home functioning at a high level. Whether you're refreshing a pantry, coordinating a contractor, or tackling a household project, you take pride in leaving every space better than you found it. You're comfortable around children and pets, happy to provide occasional backup childcare when needed, and enjoy building warm relationships with the family's two friendly dogs. Above all, you're proactive, dependable, highly organized, and excited by the opportunity to become a trusted, long-term partner in supporting a busy family home.
Requirements
- Ability to maintain a smoke free environment
- Reliable transportation
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis A/B, COVID-19, and annual influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations
Nice To Haves
- Experienced House Manager
- Thinks several steps ahead
- Notices when household supplies are running low
- Remembers seasonal maintenance before it becomes urgent
- Enjoys creating organizational systems
- Confidently takes ownership of responsibilities
- Communicates clearly and collaborates well
- Welcomes feedback
- Enjoys becoming an integral part of a household's rhythm
- Enjoys meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking healthy, family-friendly meals
- Takes pride in meal preparation
- Open to cooking the family’s favorites and taking feedback
- Enjoys organizing spaces
- Manages household logistics
- Keeps a home functioning at a high level
- Takes pride in leaving every space better than found
- Comfortable around children and pets
- Enjoys building warm relationships with dogs
- Proactive, dependable, highly organized
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain household organization systems
- Daily reset, light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuuming), and prepping the home before the Friday house cleaner arrives
- Organizational projects: closets, towels, gear, toys
- Seasonal swaps: clothing and holiday décor
- Donation drop-offs and errands (UPS, FedEx, dry cleaning)
- Event and holiday hosting support
- Packing/unpacking for adult travel
- Maintenance systems: changing batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, furnace filters, refilling soap dispensers, etc.
- Occasional fridge cleanouts
- Entryway and mudroom clutter management
- Cleaning humidifiers and air purifiers
- Wash, fold, organize, and put away family laundry
- Iron and steam clothing as needed
- Rotate household towels
- Maintain an organized and well-stocked laundry area
- Maintain pantry, refrigerator, household, and pet supply inventory
- Manage recurring household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Whole Foods, Costco, etc.)
- Run errands including dry cleaning, returns, UPS/FedEx, grocery shopping, and household purchases
- Sort mail, manage incoming packages, and break down recycling
- Help establish simple systems for organizing household deliveries and mail
- Provide occasional backup childcare coverage when needed, including date nights or caregiver absences
- Build positive, warm relationships with the children while recognizing that childcare is a supportive component of the role rather than the primary responsibility
- Support household transitions as family needs evolve over time
- Maintain pet food and household pet supplies
- Schedule grooming and veterinary appointments
- Coordinate occasional transportation to grooming appointments or boarding when needed
- Coordinate cleaners, contractors, landscapers, and household vendors
- Be present for vendor appointments when appropriate
- Research quotes and manage follow-up communication for home projects
- Assist with oversight of home renovation projects
- Proactively coordinate seasonal home maintenance such as gutter cleaning, window washing, and other preventative upkeep
- Plan weekly menus using the family's preferred recipes, cookbooks, and meal-planning resources
- Grocery shop and maintain meal-related household inventory
- Prepare approximately three family dinners each week
- Batch prepare lunch components for the week
- Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and well stocked
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
