Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Childcare & Meal Prep Support)

Job Title: Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Childcare & Meal Prep Support)

Location: Pleasantville, NY 10570

Employment Type: Part-Time | 15–20 hours per week (15 hours guaranteed)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 3:00–4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Start time may shift earlier on heavier weeks to allow time for meal prep and household reset before the 6:00 PM daycare pickup. Flexibility for occasional cat sitting or weekend childcare is a bonus!

Compensation: $35–$40 per hour, commensurate with experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Reliable personal transportation required; mileage reimbursement provided (family will supply a car seat)
• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Fragrance-free preferred
• General vaccinations current
• CPR and First Aid certified, or willingness to obtain prior to start
• Prior experience in a household, family assistant, or comparable role preferred

About Our Family

We are a busy, active family of three living in Pleasantville, NY, with two cats. Both parents hold demanding full-time jobs and commute into the city most weekdays, which means mornings are fast-moving and afternoons are a sprint to the finish. The late afternoon and evening window is where our household most needs support, and we're looking for someone who can step in and make that stretch feel manageable instead of chaotic.

Our toddler is full of personality, curiosity, and energy, and thrives in an imaginative, screen-free environment. We love being outside and keeping weekends casual — we run hard during the week and value our downtime together. Having moved into our home not long ago, we're open-minded, collaborative, and ready to hand over the reins to someone who genuinely cares about building a well-functioning home with us.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You're the right person for this role if you walk into a room, take stock, and know what needs to happen next without being asked. You approach a new home the way a project manager approaches a new assignment — you make a plan and execute it, and you get genuinely excited about building systems and documenting where things live.

You are warm, kind, and energetic, with a genuine love for this type of work and the enthusiasm to engage an emotive, imaginative toddler. Three things matter most in this role, and we need someone who treats all three as non-negotiable: being reliably at daycare pickup without fail, bringing real care and consistency to daily meal prep, and closing out each day with a genuine organizational reset so the house feels calm and ready by morning.

You are comfortable enforcing gentle boundaries with young children and understand the value of imagination-first, screen-free play. You are efficient, reliable, and trustworthy, with a low tolerance for wasted time and a high standard for follow-through. You are a self-starter who reads the room and knows when to take initiative and when to check in. If you've supported a busy household before and loved it, this role was made for you.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Daily daycare pickup
• Occasional drop-off support as needed
• Light supervision and backup childcare during overlap hours
• Prep backpack, clothing, and snacks for daycare
• Kid-related errands as needed (e.g., supplies for special events)
• Date night coverage 1–2 times per month
• Flexibility for extended child care when parents travel (separate rate)

Household Management & Organization

• Build and maintain household organization systems from the ground up — full creative latitude, nothing is off-limits
• Daily reset: dishes, surfaces, toy pickup, vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Prep home ahead of cleaning visits; oversee house cleaning vendor as needed
• Seasonal swaps for clothing, bedding, and decor; coordinate donation drop-offs
• Occasional light guest prep for family visits
• Indoor plant care
• Routine upkeep: change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detector checks, etc.

Meal Planning & Prep

• Prep a healthy, wholesome dinner for the toddler each evening
• Meal prep support for parents 1–2 times per week: prep vegetables, marinate fish, portion snacks (not full meal execution; recipes provided)
• Wash, cut, and portion fresh fruit and vegetables on rotation
• Prep and wash water bottles and feeding supplies daily
• Follow household dietary preferences (pescatarian, organic, vegetable-forward, fish-forward)
• Grocery shopping as needed; kitchen cleanup and maintenance

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and organize full family laundry on a weekly rotation
• Linen washing and rotation, including toddler bedding
• Special garment care
• Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area

Inventory & Errands

• Manage a running household supply list; restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies as needed
• Contribute to and help manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target)
• Run ad hoc errands: returns (post office), dry cleaning drop-off and pickup, grocery runs
• Handle incoming mail and packages; break down and dispose of boxes

Pet Care

• Feed cats and refill water daily
• Litter box maintenance (preferred)
• Administer medication
• Maintain pet supply inventory
• Cat sitting as needed when parents travel (separate rate)

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Refresh and maintain garage, mudroom/entry, and kitchen drop zone
• Organizational projects throughout the home (closets, pantry, toys, gear)
• Oversee periodic deep cleaning efforts (fridge, oven, baseboards) in coordination with cleaning vendor; weekly fridge clean-out

Vehicle Upkeep

• Track and schedule routine family vehicle maintenance
• Occasional fueling, light cleaning, and organizing of the family vehicle as needed

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Coordinate and oversee house cleaning team, other vendors as needed
• Research and coordinate vendor quotes and repair appointments as needed
• Seasonal outdoor maintenance: wipe down and organize outdoor furniture, light exterior upkeep

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Maintain awareness of the family calendar (including family schedules)
• Track receipts and expenses incurred in the role
• Event and appointment coordination as needed

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a short intro letter telling us about yourself and why this role is a great fit, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with current contact information.

Please note that this role requires a background check.

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