House Manager
About The Position
A family in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking a dependable, proactive, and organized part-time House Manager to support the day-to-day running of their home. The household includes two working parents, a young child, and two cats. The House Manager will maintain existing household systems, take ownership of routine tasks, anticipate needs, and help create an orderly and smoothly functioning home. The family values someone professional, thoughtful, discreet, warm, and capable of working independently without extensive direction. The position is 16–20 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, with four days per week acceptable. Additional hours may be possible for candidates open to occasional childcare. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour. The desired start date is December 1, 2026, with some flexibility. The role is based in Arlington, VA 22207.
Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Reliable personal transportation and a valid driver's license are required.
- Must be able to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day.
- Must be comfortable around cats.
- Must be able to work independently, take initiative, maintain household systems, and follow tasks through to completion.
- Must be comfortable around young children and pets and able to prepare well-balanced meals.
- Must be capable of coordinating vendors and running errands.
- A background check is required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in household management or a similar role is strongly preferred.
- Willingness to provide occasional childcare or babysitting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare simple, rotating, gluten-free, well-balanced weeknight dinners when the family is home, avoiding heavy cream-based dishes.
- Batch-prep lunches for the week and prepare snacks for the young child.
- Grocery shop weekly and restock groceries after family travel.
- Maintain household organizational systems; tidy and reset main living spaces and drop zones; handle light tidying, dishes, surface cleaning, and vacuuming of high-traffic areas.
- Prepare the home for bi-weekly cleaners.
- Manage seasonal swaps of children’s clothing, replace air filters when required, water indoor plants during family travel, and assist with special organizing projects.
- Complete household laundry, including washing, folding, and putting items away; rotate bed linens and towels weekly; coordinate dry-cleaning drop-off and pickup; and keep the laundry area tidy and stocked.
- Track and restock pantry staples and household supplies.
- Manage returns and exchanges, handle and sort mail and packages, and break down boxes.
- Shop for and prepare gifts for upcoming events, create Facebook Marketplace listings, and make donation drop-offs.
- Oversee cleaners, landscapers, and contractors during visits; coordinate and oversee home maintenance as needed.
- Schedule and transport the family vehicle for regular maintenance, weekly car washes, and interior cleanings.
- Scoop the cats’ litter box daily and replace and deep-clean it monthly; feed the cats in the evening on applicable workdays.
- Pick up the young child from school as needed, approximately between 5:00 and 5:45 PM.
- Monitor the family calendar and flag upcoming events, gift needs, and household scheduling needs.
- Provide light childcare or occasional babysitting if available and needed.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related errands.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
