Household Manager and Family Assistant
About The Position
This is a long-term opportunity for an experienced Household Manager who enjoys taking ownership of a home, reducing the mental load for busy parents, and becoming a trusted extension of a warm, active family. The ideal candidate is calm, capable, highly organized, and genuinely enjoys helping busy families thrive. They naturally notice what needs to be done, anticipate needs before they arise, and take thoughtful initiative without needing to be micromanaged. Creating systems, maintaining order, and bringing consistency to a home gives them genuine satisfaction. This role is not simply about completing a checklist—it's about reducing the mental load for busy parents by thinking a few steps ahead, creating an environment where everything feels prepared, organized, and running smoothly. The Household Manager will find fulfillment in making everyday life easier for others and take pride in being someone a family can genuinely rely on. Responsibilities include resetting the kitchen, organizing closets, coordinating vendors, preparing healthy snacks, managing household inventory, and helping prepare for a busy week of school and activities, all approached with professionalism, warmth, and care. The candidate should communicate openly, adapt with ease as priorities shift, and balance independence with collaboration, valuing kindness, trust, open communication, and long-term partnership.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a clean driving record
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
- Confident swimmer with strong water safety awareness
- Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment
- Tech-savvy and systems-oriented, with experience using Apple products, shared calendars, reminders, and digital organization systems
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Proactive and self-directed
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communicator with high emotional intelligence
- Professional, discreet, and trustworthy
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Warm, engaging, and family-centered
- Active, energetic, and dependable
Responsibilities
- Maintain the overall organization and daily flow of the home
- Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming living spaces, including bedrooms, bathrooms, the kitchen, and common areas
- Prepare the home for scheduled cleaning services
- Organize closets, pantry, storage areas, toys, and seasonal items
- Load and unload the dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas, and maintain daily tidiness
- Coordinate household organization projects and donation drop-offs
- Monitor and replenish household supplies, pantry items, toiletries, and everyday essentials
- Coordinate household purchases, grocery shopping, and household inventory
- Complete errands including returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, and miscellaneous household needs
- Prepare healthy snacks and simple meal components alongside the family's chef
- Wash and prepare fruits and vegetables
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen after meal preparation
- Manage family laundry from start to finish
- Wash, dry, fold, hang, and organize clothing
- Care for children's school clothes, sports uniforms, towels, and bedding
- Rotate linens and maintain laundry supplies
- Keep laundry areas clean, organized, and well stocked
- Coordinate household vendors, repairs, and maintenance appointments
- Research service providers and obtain quotes as needed
- Help ensure the home remains organized, maintained, and guest-ready
- Prepare backpacks, snacks, sports gear, and activity items
- Provide occasional backup childcare during school breaks or schedule changes
- Support occasional evening date nights and weekend family needs
- Assist with holiday preparation, entertaining, and special family events
- Help manage family calendars, appointments, camps, and activities
- Assist with travel preparation, packing, and household logistics
- Track recurring household tasks and reminders
- Support miscellaneous administrative projects as needed
- Coordinate veterinary appointments, medication pickups, and pet supplies
- Assist with vehicle washing, maintenance appointments, and service reminders
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
