Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Household Manager & Family Assistant (With Meal Prep Support)

Location: Brooklyn, NY 11238

Employment Type: Part-time, 15-20 hours per week, 15 hours guaranteed

Schedule: 3-5 days per week, afternoon coverage preferred with one evening per week (flexible on exact days, weekdays only)

Compensation: $32-38/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation
• Current vaccinations (general)
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• Comfort with and affinity for dogs

About Our Family

We're a lively Brooklyn family of four riding the wave of raising two energetic daughters while juggling demanding careers and everything life throws our way. With one parent primarily working from home with occasional business travel, the other commuting to the office a few days a week, and a spirited 10-year-old dog who still thinks he's a puppy, our home is always buzzing with activity, laughter, and the occasional delightful chaos that comes with young kids.

Our household runs on collaboration, flexibility, and a genuine belief that the people who support us are true partners in making our family life work. We're not the type to hover or dictate exactly how things should be done. What matters to us is the outcome: a home that feels organized, peaceful, and ready for whatever the day brings. We believe in treating people well, communicating openly, and building relationships rooted in mutual respect and ease. If you're someone who thrives in a home where trust, autonomy, and a little bit of humor go a long way, you'll fit right in with us.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You bring warmth, positivity, and genuine kindness into everything you do. You're a team player who's excited to contribute to a household, not just complete tasks and move on. You're a natural temperature-taker with sharp situational awareness and excellent instincts. You know when to jump in, when to step back, and how to read the energy of a household without being told. You're self-directed, organized, and detail-oriented, with the executive function and project manager mentality that means you see what needs to happen, gather what's required, and execute it without needing a checklist or constant check-ins. That could mean running a load of laundry, handling grocery shopping and meal prep, doing a reset of the home, helping us stay on top of our calendar or anything else the day might bring.

You have high emotional intelligence, you're non-judgmental, and you're comfortable with open, easy communication. You understand professional boundaries but you also know how to be present, engaged, and part of the rhythm of a busy family. You're flexible and go-with-the-flow, but you're also proactive and thoughtful. You like kids, and understand that they thrive on consistency, kindness, and a little bit of fun, and you bring that energy naturally. You take pride in your work, you're proactive without being intrusive, and you enjoy being part of a household during this stage of life. If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
• Light tidying including dishes (loading/unloading dishwasher), surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Create and/or maintain household organization systems
• Seasonal clothing swaps and organization for kids
• Seasonal swaps of decor and bedding
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
• Occasionally: event/holiday/guest prep
• Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, and charge devices
• Indoor plant care

Inventory & Errands

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies (grocery management is a top priority)
• Manage running household supply lists
• Returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping
• Mail and package handling, breaking down boxes

Laundry & Linen Care

• Wash/fold/organize laundry
• Ironing/steaming and special garment care
• Kid linen rotation
• Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas

Meal Prep

• Prep three healthy dinners per week (ingredients chopped, protein marinating, with cooking instructions left for family)
• Prep kids' lunches daily
• Prep healthy snacks for kids (washing, cutting and storing fruits and veggies)
• Grocery shopping following dietary needs and preferences (nut allergy, kid-friendly, healthy)
• Kitchen cleanup and maintenance

Family Support & Child Assistance

• School pickups and drop-offs as needed
• Light supervision and backup childcare
• Date night coverage once per week
• Prep backpacks, clothing, snacks and lunches for kids
• Kid-related errands

Calendar & Administrative Support

• Awareness of family calendar and household schedules
• Provide reminders to family
• Occasional help with event and appointment coordination
• Receipt and budget tracking for expenses incurred as house manager

Pet Care

• Maintain pet supplies for family dog

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Oversee cleaners to conduct occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
• Refresh mudroom/entryway
• Clean humidifiers and air purifiers
• Organizational projects (toys, gear, kids rooms)

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Oversee cleaners and vendors when at house

How to Apply

Please submit a short intro letter, updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information.

This role requires a background check.

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