Household Manager (with Meal Prep Support)
About The Position
The Household Manager supports a family in Greenwich, Connecticut, by maintaining household organization and helping daily life run smoothly. The role is part-time, with 16 hours guaranteed each week, generally across four flexible weekdays. The household has established organization systems that need ongoing upkeep. The position centers on meal preparation, daily household resets, laundry, and care for the family dog, alongside errands, home and vehicle upkeep, event preparation, and administrative support. The family values warmth, efficiency, clear communication, initiative, and pride in work. A smoke-free environment, reliable transportation, and comfort with dogs are required. Applicants should submit a short introduction letter, updated resume, and three professional references with contact information. A background check is required.
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Be comfortable with dogs.
- Submit a short introduction letter, updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.
- Pass a background check.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain household organization systems.
- Perform daily resets, including making the primary bed, clearing surfaces, tidying high-traffic areas, and handling dishes and the dishwasher.
- Prepare the home for weekly cleaners.
- Manage seasonal clothing, décor, and bedding swaps; coordinate donation drop-offs.
- Assist with event, holiday, and guest preparation, including errands and guest-room setup.
- Pack and unpack for family travel, including handling laundry and putting items away.
- Care for indoor plants and seasonal planters; manage outdoor spaces and water plants.
- Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors as needed.
- Prepare healthy, simple lunches five times per week and ready-to-heat dinners three times per week.
- Shop for groceries approximately once weekly, respecting organic preferences, and prepare healthy snacks for the children.
- Clean and maintain the kitchen.
- Wash, fold, and put away laundry; provide ironing, steaming, and special garment care as needed; keep the laundry area tidy and stocked.
- Feed and walk the family dog for 15–30 minutes during the day and maintain pet supplies.
- Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies and contribute to supply lists.
- Handle returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, mail and packages, and breaking down boxes.
- Occasionally deep-clean the refrigerator, oven, and baseboards; refresh the garage, mudroom, or entry; and clean humidifiers or air purifiers.
- Complete organizational projects involving toys, gear, the kitchen, or pantry.
- Fuel the vehicle or take it to the car wash once weekly.
- Oversee seasonal property maintenance and household vendors as needed.
- Stay aware of the family calendar and household schedules, including Skylight; track receipts and expenses incurred as house manager.
- Communicate proactively and help anticipate household needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
