House Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license
• Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis A/B, COVID-19, and annual influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
• Willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification if role evolves to include childcare support
• Proactive, organized, and collaborative
• Love for creating systems that support a structured and balanced home
• Can anticipate needs, take initiative, and suggest improvements to keep the household running efficiently
• Thrive in a lively environment, modeling respectful and kind behavior for children
• Can seamlessly integrate into our family’s daily rhythm
• Appreciate and contribute to a home that values routine, balance, and intentional family time

Nice To Haves

• For the right person, this role may evolve over 6–12 months to include some childcare support, such as pickups and drop-offs.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of all family laundry: wash, dry, fold, and put away (including clothes, and weekly linen changes and regular towel rotation)
• Meal Prep support: Plan 3-4 dinners per week based on family schedule
• Shop for groceries (mix of Shipt delivery and in-person shopping)
• Prep ingredients so family can finish cooking when home
• Prepare batch lunches for parents for the work week (typically 6 lunches, adjusted for travel)
• Weekly overnight oats for parents
• Maintain pantry staples and fridge essentials
• Daily reset of main floor (primary focus area)
• Empty dishwasher in morning, light tidying, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas, take out the trash
• Prep house for monthly cleaning crew
• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies (primarily through Amazon, Target, and Shipt)
• Coordinate with family's shared Gmail calendar and Skylight calendar
• Schedule doctor and dentist appointments for family
• Create and maintain organizational systems for pantry, shoes, closets, and toys
• Ensure everything has a designated spot
• Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors as needed
• Maintain indoor plants
• Deep cleaning: fridge, oven, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker descaling
• Filter replacements and routine appliance maintenance
• Clean and maintain humidifiers and air purifiers
• Inventory & Errands
• Handle returns
• Medicine and prescription pickups
• Mail and package handling: bring in, unbox, break down boxes, put items away
• Coordinate donations and maintain donation box system
• Electronic recycling drop-offs
• Vehicle Upkeep
• Schedule maintenance for family vehicles (one gas, one electric)
• Coordinate service appointments (dealers offer pickup and delivery)
• Fuel gas car on remote work days (Monday/Friday)
• Administrative Support
• Be point of contact for vendors (pest control, window cleaning, HVAC)
• Be present when vendors need home access
• Identify issues, schedule repairs, coordinate with vendors, communicate costs
• Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
• Basement storage organization
• Garage organization: research and sketch out plan for family approval
• Seasonal tasks: patio setup, outdoor furniture cleaning, cushion storage
• Family Support (as role evolves)
• Travel support: prepare suitcases, packing cubes, maintain packing lists, handle unpacking and laundry upon return
• Potential future responsibilities may include pickups, drop-offs, and occasional date night coverage