Part-Time House Manager & Personal Assistant
About The Position
This is a part-time role (8-12 hours per week) for a House Manager & Personal Assistant in Aptos, CA. The household consists of two friends who work remotely, share a home with a pet cat, and value a calm, well-run environment. The role involves creating and maintaining household organization systems, managing laundry and dishes, daily resets, light tidying, and filling in gaps between existing support from a weekly house cleaner and meal-prep chef. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, observant, self-directed, and brings a calm and focused presence. Responsibilities include household organization, laundry, meal support, inventory management, errands, deep cleaning, pet care, vehicle upkeep, vendor oversight, and administrative/personal assistant tasks. The position requires reliability, tech-savviness, and comfort with cats. A background check is required.
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free environment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Reliable transportation required
- Up-to-date on all major vaccinations, including current COVID-19 and flu boosters
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using digital tools
- Must be comfortable working with cats
Nice To Haves
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain household organization systems
- Perform daily resets and light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
- Prep the home before weekly cleaner visits
- Manage seasonal swaps for clothing, décor, and bedding
- Coordinate donation drop-offs
- Assist with event, holiday, and guest prep
- Support packing and unpacking for travel
- Care for indoor plants
- Handle routine maintenance tasks such as changing batteries and light bulbs
- Wash, fold, and organize laundry on a regular basis
- Handle ironing, steaming, and special garment care as needed
- Rotate linens
- Maintain a tidy, well-stocked laundry area
- Reheat and plate meals provided by the household's meal-prep chef
- Prep simple items such as washing produce and light snack preparation
- Keep the kitchen organized and clean
- Support grocery delivery coordination/shopping as needed
- Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
- Manage running supply lists and household subscriptions
- Handle mail and packages including sorting, organizing, and breaking down boxes
- Run errands such as returns, dry cleaning pickup, and gift shopping
- Assist with periodic deep cleans, including the fridge, oven, and baseboards
- Clean and maintain humidifiers and air purifiers
- Refresh the garage and entryway areas
- Assist with an ongoing special project: sorting and organizing a loved one's belongings
- Feed, brush, and play with the household cat
- Schedule vet and grooming appointments
- Maintain pet supplies
- Schedule routine maintenance for the household vehicles
- Assist with fueling, cleaning, and organizing the vehicles
- Track registration and insurance renewals
- Oversee and serve as the point of contact for cleaners, landscapers, and contractors
- Research vendors, coordinate repairs, and manage quotes
- Assist with seasonal property upkeep and outdoor spaces
- Provide phone-based vendor coordination for a second property
- Manage household calendars and scheduling
- Assist with travel planning and hotel bookings
- Coordinate appointments and events
- Track receipts and assist with basic household budget tracking
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursed at the standard IRS rate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
