House Manager & Pet Sitter
About The Position
We are a lively, easygoing family of four in Lake Oswego that loves being together, laughing often, and keeping a cozy, calm home base amid a busy life. We have two teens and two much-loved pets, and we spend a lot of time on the water and traveling, so our weeks can shift from relaxed routines at home to quick, well-orchestrated departures and returns. We value clear communication, curiosity, and kindness, and we aim to create a home where everyone feels respected, comfortable, and free to be themselves. We are looking for someone who can support the systems we have in place, help our home run smoothly when we are here, and provide thoughtful, attentive care for our pets when we are away.
Requirements
- Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment
- Reliable transportation
- Available for overnight house sitting 1 week a month, including holiday availability (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Prior professional dog care experience preferred
- Prior household management event planning and/or professional live-in pet care experience are a plus and would be a valuable asset in this role.
Responsibilities
- Daily walks for the family dog
- Feed the dog and cat on work days
- Maintain pet supplies
- Be available for monthly, live-in pet/house sitting, including holidays and weekends
- Create and/or maintain household organization systems
- Daily resets and prep home for cleaners every Friday
- Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
- Occasional Seasonal swaps (clothing, holiday décor, bedding)
- Prepare and coordinate for occasional donation drop-offs and Facebook Marketplace sales
- Event/holiday/guest prep
- Packing/unpacking for travel
- Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.
- Inventory & Errands
- Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
- Manage running household supply lists
- Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
- Returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping
- Mail and package handling
- Breakdown boxes
- Plan weekly meals for the entire family (breakfast, dinner, and leftovers)
- Light prep work: washing vegetables, chopping, portioning ingredients
- Kitchen cleanup and weekly fridge purge (removing old items, organizing)
- Grocery shopping
- Support family calendar management, including coordinating with the Executive Assistant as needed
- Light travel planning and logistics
- Receipt/budget tracking from errands
- Occasionally setting and confirming appointments and events
- Research venues and coordinate logistics for special events (graduation parties, milestone birthdays, holiday gatherings, fundraisers)
- Day-of event prep and support
- Laundry & Linens
- Fold and organize parents’ laundry
- Vehicle Upkeep
- Seasonal scheduled maintenance
- Occasionally, fuel, organize, and re-stock one family vehicle
- Deep Cleaning
- Seasonally refresh garage/mudroom/entry
- Occasionally clean humidifiers/air purifiers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
