House Manager & Family Assistant with Meal Prep Support

House Manager & Family Assistant with Meal Prep Support

Location: Craig, CO 81625

Employment Type: Part-Time | 1520 hours per week

Schedule: 23 daytime shifts per week, flexible MondayFriday

Compensation: $30$35 per hour based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable personal transportation required; mileage reimbursement provided.
• Must genuinely love dogs and be comfortable with a dog present during working hours.

About Our Family

I'm a busy physician who recently relocated to the Craig community driven by a desire for a slower pace of life, a stronger sense of community, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the place I now call home. While my work is deeply fulfilling, it can also be demanding, and I'm looking for the right person to help create more ease, organization, and support in my day-to-day life.

I share my home with my sweet and easygoing whoodle, who is very much part of the family. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors, staying active, traveling, and exploring new places. While my household is generally quiet, I occasionally host my partner and family members who come to visit for extended stays throughout the year, making home a welcoming place for both relaxation and connection.

At heart, I'm someone who loves the idea of an organized, peaceful, and well-functioning home, but I also know my own strengths and limitations. I thrive when good systems are in place, but creating and maintaining those systems often falls to the bottom of an already full to-do list. My home is still taking shape following a recent move, and there are organization projects, household improvements, and light renovations on the horizon. More than anything, I'm looking for someone who can help bring order to the chaos, take ownership of household details, and create the kind of calm, supportive environment that allows me to fully focus on my work and the life I'm building here.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is proactive, self-directed, and genuinely enjoys creating order, organization, and calm within a busy home. You don't wait to be told what to do nextyou naturally identify what needs attention, take ownership, and follow through with minimal direction. Resourceful and solutions-oriented, you enjoy thinking several steps ahead, offering ideas, and acting as a trusted partner in keeping life running smoothly.

You are adaptable, organized, and comfortable navigating shifting priorities without becoming flustered. You understand that schedules can change and communication may not always be immediate, and you are confident making thoughtful decisions independently when needed. Strong communication skills, reliability, honesty, and discretion are essential, along with the ability to receive feedback professionally and adjust as needed.

Most importantly, you take pride in helping create a home that feels calm, organized, and well cared for. Whether your background is in household management, family assisting, or nannying, you enjoy bringing structure to busy lives and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes. And, of course, you love dogs and will be happy to have one as your daily coworker.

Key Responsibilities

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and put away all laundry
• Steam and care for special garments
• Weekly rotation of bedding and towels
• Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Create and maintain household organization systems throughout the home, with priority on the primary closet, pantry, and kitchen
• Set up a dedicated travel staging and packing area
• Organize outdoor and sporting gear (skis, bikes, etc.)
• Daily resets and preparing the home for cleaning visits
• Light tidying: dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Seasonal swaps for clothing, dcor, and bedding
• Coordinate donation drop-offs and junk removal
• Indoor plant care
• Replace batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries as needed

Inventory & Errands

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
• Manage ongoing supply lists and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target)
• Handle returns, dry cleaning pickup, gift shopping and shipping
• Mail and package handling
• Break down and dispose of boxes

Meal Support

• Light meal prep: washing and chopping produce, preparing healthy snacks and ready-to-assemble meals
• Grocery shopping
• Support meal planning and observing dietary needs: tree nut allergy; whole food, low-processed preferences
• Kitchen clean-up and general maintenance

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Calendar management and big-picture scheduling
• Travel planning and packing prep; unpacking support on return; home check-ins during travel periods
• Appointment coordination (e.g., finding local providers)
• Support with logistics for an occasional small women physicians retreat (12 times per year)

Pet Care

• Dog walking as needed
• Scheduling vet and grooming appointments
• Maintaining pet supplies

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleans of fridge, oven, and baseboards
• Refresh garage, mudroom, and entry areas
• Assist with identifying and coordinating a recurring deep cleaning service

Vehicle Upkeep

• Schedule regular maintenance and oil changes for the family vehicle with calendar awareness

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Oversee cleaners and landscapers
• Coordinate contractor access during planned renovations
• Research and coordinate repairs, quotes, and seasonal maintenance (e.g., window washing)
• Manage outdoor spaces, including patio setup for guests and small gatherings

How to Apply

Please send the following:

• A brief introductory letter explaining why you're a great fit for this position
• Your updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information
• Please note this role requires a background check.

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