House Manager & Family Assistant

House Manager & Home Organization Specialist

Location: Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Employment Type: Part-time, 10-15 hours per week

Schedule: Flexible 2-3 shifts between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Schedule can adjust during travel periods to accommodate different hours or additional availability.

Compensation: $33-37 per hour / based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license with good driving record
• Comfortable with a cat

About Our Family

We are a friendly, down-to-earth family of four living in a three-story beach home with our cat and two active teenagers (ages 13 and 15). Our family values kindness, humor, and creating time for the people and activities we love.

One parent travels frequently and often works late nights, while the other manages much of the day-to-day household responsibilities and keeps up with the kids' busy schedules filled with sports, school activities, and social commitments. Like many families, life has become increasingly busy, and we've reached a point where we could use support creating more structure, organization, and calm within our home.

Our household is warm, welcoming, and full of personality, but over the years we've accumulated more belongings, projects, and responsibilities than we can comfortably manage. What we're really looking for is someone who can help us create systems, tackle clutter, oversee household projects, and bring order to the many moving pieces of daily life. We want our home to feel less overwhelming and more functional, so we can spend less time managing logistics and more time enjoying our family, friends, and interests.

At the end of the day, we're not looking for perfection—we're looking for a partner who can help bring clarity, structure, and peace of mind to our home.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

We're seeking a proactive, highly organized individual who thrives on creating order, building systems, and helping busy households run smoothly. Our ideal candidate is self-managing, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of projects with minimal direction.

You are trustworthy, tech-savvy, and confident working independently while making thoughtful decisions on behalf of the household. Experience in household management, professional organizing, or a similar role is a plus. The right person will be both tactful and results-driven, able to navigate decluttering projects with sensitivity while maintaining momentum and progress.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, coordinating multiple moving pieces, managing vendors, and transforming overwhelming spaces into organized, functional environments. If you take pride in creating systems that last, bringing calm to chaos, and making a meaningful impact on a family's daily life, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Create and maintain household organization systems throughout the home
• Daily resets including light tidying, dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Tackle organizational projects in closets, storage areas, and living spaces
• Assist with reviewing and purging home items with sensitivity
• Refresh garage, mudroom, and entry areas
• Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors

Prepare and Coordinate Donation Drop-Offs

• Coordinate donation pickups and disposal of items leaving the home
• Transport donations using own vehicle with standard mileage reimbursement

Inventory & Errands

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
• Manage running household supply lists
• Coordinate household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target)
• Handle returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping
• Process mail and packages, including document shredding
• Break down boxes

Administrative & Family Support

• Coordinate occasional school pickups and family transportation needs
• Manage household calendars, appointments, and scheduling
• Track receipts, expenses, and household budgets
• Provide light administrative support, including email management, calendar coordination, and travel booking with the opportunity for increased administrative responsibilities over time based on performance and business needs

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers
• Research and coordinate repairs and obtain quotes
• Manage seasonal property maintenance
• Oversee outdoor spaces

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, dry, fold, and organize laundry
• Maintain linen rotation
• Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked

Vehicle Upkeep

• Schedule maintenance for family vehicle
• Coordinate fueling, cleaning, and organizing of family vehicle
• Track registration and insurance

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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