Household Manager & Family Assistant (withHousekeeping & Meal Prep Support)
About The Position
This is a full-time position for a Household Manager & Family Assistant in Summit, NJ. The role involves providing housekeeping and meal preparation support for a family of six, including four young children and a dog. The ideal candidate will be a key team member who acts as the "behind-the-scenes engine" of the household, keeping the home tidy, laundry managed, kitchen flowing, and handling daily details. The family is seeking someone to build a long-term relationship with, who is thoughtful, dependable, and will grow with them, contributing ideas and becoming a valued part of the household team. The position requires someone who notices what's needed and handles it, takes pride in a smoothly running home, and creates order and calm. The candidate should be warm, grounded, and intuitive, able to understand the household rhythm and proactively anticipate needs. High standards for detail and a natural inclination for daily resets are important. The role also includes supporting the family through thoughtful meal preparation, including simple, healthy family meals, school lunches, snacks, and dinners. Managing grocery orders, deliveries, and kitchen organization is also part of the responsibilities. Comfort around young children and willingness to support childcare in practical ways is expected, aiming to keep childcare calm and consistent. The core of the role is to be helpful, take ownership, bring a steady presence, and contribute to a calmer household. The family values trust, appreciation, and a true partnership in running the home well.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation and a clean driving record
- Comfortable driving family vehicle to transport children
- Maintain a smoke-free environment
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English as required to perform the essential functions of the position
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Create and/or Maintain household organization systems
- Daily resets and prep home for cleaners (including trash and recycling removal)
- Ensuring bathrooms and kitchen are consistently tidy and stocked (paper products, soaps, etc.)
- Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)-housecleaners come 2x weekly
- Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
- Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.
- Daily preparation of healthy family meals/snacks
- Grocery shopping using home delivery via Whole Foods/Instacart/Door Dash
- Organize and put away groceries
- Preparing school lunches for school-age children
- Daily loading and unloading of the dishwasher, including baby bottles
- Kitchen clean-up and maintenance (particularly after mealtimes)
- Wash/fold/organize laundry for family members
- Folding, ironing, steaming, and putting clothes away
- Maintaining tidy, well-stocked laundry areas
- Linen rotation and bed linen care
- Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
- Manage running household supply lists
- Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
- Mail and package handling
- Breakdown boxes
- Pick-ups/drop-offs as needed
- Light supervision / back-up childcare
- Prep backpacks/clothing/snacks
- Kid-related errands
- Refresh garage/mudroom/drop zone/entry
- Organizational projects (toys, gear, clothes closets, etc.)
- Receiving contractors and vendors at the home-serving as the day-to-day point of contact
- Seasonal property maintenance
- Manage outdoor spaces (patio tidying, outdoor furniture maintenance, outdoor toys, etc.)
- Household calendar awareness
- Refilling water bowl throughout day
- Letting dog in and out of house as needed
- Dog sitting as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
