Household Manager & Family Assistant

Job Title: Household Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Mendham, New Jersey 07945

Employment Type: Full-time, 30-35 hours per week

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 12:00 PM-6:00 PM, with one evening per week until 8:00 PM and occasional flexibility for date nights

Compensation: $28-$30 per hour

Ideal Start Date: August 31, 2026

Requirements:

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Comfortable with dogs
• Willingness to sign an NDA

About Our Family

We are a busy, close-knit family with three children, two working parents, and a lot of love under one roof. Our careers are demanding and meaningful to us - and so is being truly present when we walk through the door at the end of the day. We have come to realize that the right support at home doesn't just reduce stress; it gives us back the moments that matter most.

We are looking for someone who can help carry the logistical and mental load of our household - the laundry, the kitchen resets, the meal prep, the errands, the school pickups, the vendor coordination - so that our home feels calm, organized, and ready for whatever the day brings. We have one family dog and care for a second dog during the day, so a genuine comfort around pets is part of the picture too.

This is a role for someone who finds real satisfaction in creating order and calm for others. If you are the kind of person who walks into a room and instinctively knows what needs to happen next - and takes quiet pride in making it happen - you will thrive here.

Discretion matters deeply to us given the nature of our careers, and we ask that candidates be willing to sign an NDA. One set evening per week extends to 8:00 PM to accommodate a standing work meeting; occasional flexibility for date nights is also appreciated.

Most of all, we are looking for someone we can genuinely trust and rely on for the long term - someone who becomes a steady, valued part of how our household runs and who takes pride in the role they play in our family's day-to-day life.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are someone who genuinely enjoys bringing calm, order, and efficiency to a busy home. You have a natural manager's mindset - you notice what needs to be done before being asked and feel satisfaction in staying one step ahead. You take pride in the details that make family life feel lighter and more manageable, whether that's a stocked fridge, a smoothly running laundry system, or a kitchen that's reset and ready.

You are proactive, dependable, and organized. You don't need constant direction, and you're comfortable taking initiative while respecting the preferences and rhythms of the family. You problem-solve quietly and effectively.

You are also warm and confident around children, able to step in with school pickups, snack prep, and occasional backup childcare in a way that feels natural and reassuring. You are comfortable around dogs and happy to help with their daily care as part of the flow of your day.

Above all, you are trustworthy, discreet, and emotionally steady. You can build a genuine, warm relationship with a family while maintaining the professionalism that a long-term position like this requires. You are someone a family can truly count on.

Key Responsibilities

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Create and maintain household organization systems
• Daily light tidying including dishes, surfaces, and high-traffic areas
• Prepare home for bi-weekly cleaners; reset spaces afterward
• Seasonal swaps for clothing, décor, and bedding
• Coordinate donation drop-offs
• Event, holiday, and guest prep as needed
• Packing and unpacking for travel
• Monitor general household maintenance needs (batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.)

Inventory & Errands

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
• Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target)
• Process mail and packages, including box breakdown
• Handle dry cleaning drop-offs, returns, and gift shopping

Meal Support

• Prepare 3-4 simple, healthy, kid-friendly dinners per week
• Prepare fresh fruit and after-school snacks
• Prep protein-forward school lunches and water bottles
• Kitchen cleanup and maintenance

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and organize laundry for entire family
• Hang delicate items and school uniforms
• Coordinate linen rotation and dry cleaning for comforters (2-3x year)
• Maintain tidy, well-stocked laundry area

Family Support

• School pickups as needed
• Light supervision and backup childcare
• Prep backpacks, clothing, snacks, and water bottles for school
• Occasional date night coverage
• Kid-related errands

Pet Care

• Feed and walk dog(s)
• Clean and refresh water and food bowls
• Schedule and transport dog(s) to vet/ grooming appointments

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
• Refresh specific zones (garage, mudroom, entry)
• Clean humidifiers and air purifiers as needed
• Organizational projects (toys, gear, closets, pantry)

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers as needed
• Research/coordinate repairs and quotes as needed
• Seasonal property maintenance
• Manage outdoor spaces

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Awareness of Skylight calendar and family schedules
• Receipt and budget tracking

How to Apply

Please submit a short introduction letter, your updated resume, and contact information for three professional references. This role requires a background check.

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