Household Manager & Family Assistant (With Childcare Support)
About The Position
We are a busy, two-parent household with two energetic young children seeking a Household Manager & Family Assistant. Our home is warm and relaxed but kid-centered. Both parents work full-time and we are looking for consistent and balanced support for the day-to-day tasks including childcare, tidying, laundry, and meal prep. We value results over process and are looking for someone trustworthy, creative, and who can become a real part of our family's functioning. This role requires someone who sincerely loves interacting with children, is comfortable being a role model, and can hold kind boundaries. When not with the children, you will transition naturally to household management tasks, taking initiative to lighten the family's load. We value consistency and are looking for someone who wants to put down roots and grow with our family. Flexibility is key, as we are open to accommodating your schedule while also requesting occasional coverage for school closures, date nights, and morning needs.
Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must maintain a smoke-free environment
- Reliable personal transportation required
Nice To Haves
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Fragrance-free
- Up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including COVID-19 and influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Responsibilities
- Daily school pickups for both children
- After-school supervision, engagement, and activities with the children
- Prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks for school
- Kid-related errands as needed
- Occasional flexibility for date night coverage
- Occasional flexibility for morning coverage during school closures or schedule changes
- Create and/or maintain household organization system
- Daily tidying and prep of home between cleanings
- Light cleaning of surfaces and high-traffic areas (dishes, counters, vacuuming)
- Seasonal swaps of clothing, decor, and bedding
- Packing and unpacking support for travel
- Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs as needed
- Occasional event, holiday, and guest prep support
- Wash, fold, and put away family laundry and towels
- Ironing, steaming, and special garment care as needed
- Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked
- Pack school lunches 2–3 times per week
- Act as a prep chef 2–3 evenings per week: chopping, marinating, and prepping ingredients so parents can complete cooking
- Prep healthy snacks for the kids
- Follow family dietary preferences: no pork or shellfish in the home, healthy
- Kitchen clean-up and maintenance
- Refresh garage/mudroom/entry
- Organizational projects (toys, art supplies, pantry)
- Maintain running household supply lists, restock as needed
- Contribute to household orders and subscriptions
- Handle returns, dry cleaning drop-off, gift shopping, and other errands as needed
- Maintain awareness of the family calendar and provide proactive reminders for upcoming activities and events
- Occasional event and appointment coordination support
- Track receipts and expenses related to the house manager role
- Occasional research and coordination for repairs and vendor quotes as needed
- Monthly interior cleaning and vacuuming of the family vehicle
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
