Household Manager
About The Position
We are a warm, unique, and artistic family looking for an experienced Household & Project Manager to help keep our home running smoothly behind the scenes. Our household is active and dynamic, and our home occasionally serves as a gathering place for community events. We're looking for someone who values professionalism, discretion, creativity, and creating systems that help a busy family thrive. Our home requires ongoing coordination with vendors, seasonal maintenance, and a variety of projects throughout the year. No two weeks look exactly alike, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and taking ownership of household operations. We currently partner with a weekly house cleaner and are looking for someone who can oversee the day-to-day logistics, anticipate needs, and create organization that allows our family to focus on work, parenting, and enjoying our home.
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Reliable personal transportation required; mileage reimbursement provided.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds, with or without an accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Naturally-handy, proactive, and solutions-oriented professional with a project management mindset and a hands-on approach.
- Highly organized, resourceful, and naturally take initiative—identifying what needs attention and following through with minimal direction.
- Practical knowledge of household operations, including coordinating vendors and contractors, understanding basic home systems, evaluating repair recommendations, and confidently handling light household tasks when appropriate.
- Enjoys variety and is comfortable managing changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Comfortable working in a non-traditional, spiritually active household and values professionalism, respect, and discretion.
- Adapts quickly, exercises sound judgment, and is able to anticipate needs without requiring constant direction.
- Communicates clearly, builds trust through reliability and integrity, and recognizes the importance of respecting both the privacy of the home and our unique rhythm of family life.
Responsibilities
- Research, coordinate, and follow up on contractor quotes and repairs for a 120-year-old historic home with ongoing maintenance needs
- Oversee, and occasionally participate in, contract and landscaping work
- Manage seasonal property maintenance
- Assist with outdoor spaces, including occasional yard work such as mulching and hedge trimming
- Assist with prep and logistics for community events
- Manage seasonal clothing transitions, holiday decor, and donation prep
- Take on ongoing home projects that vary week to week (furniture assembly, installing blinds, organizational projects, etc.)
- Wash laundry and return items to designated places
- Manage returns
- Assist with errands related to household events
- Maintain household supply lists and manage restocking as needed
- Schedule and transport pets to vet and grooming appointments
- Maintain pet supply inventory
- Schedule and track routine maintenance for family vehicles
- Monitor registration and insurance renewals
- Keep family vehicles fueled, cleaned, and organized
- Provide occasional backup childcare, including potential weekend overnights as trust is established over time
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
