Professional Household Manager

Professional Household Manager

Location: Covington, LA 70433

Employment Type: Part-time, 15-18 hours per week

Schedule: 3 days per week, Tuesday through Friday during business hours. Consistent weekly schedule once established.

Compensation: $28-32 per hour, depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Physically able to lift 15-20 pounds, for example packages and deliveries from the front porch
• Comfortable around a dog
• Willingness to sign a NDA

About Our Family

We are a family of four with two daughters (11 and 13) and a 3 year old English bulldog. We own multiple businesses and manage them both onsite and from our home office. The businesses require our full-time attention during business hours and we are looking for someone to help manage the systems of our home so that we can have more energy and time to spend elsewhere.

We value efficiency, independence, and proactive problem-solving. Our home runs on the busier side, especially during the school year when both girls attend different schools and participate in activities. We are looking for someone who can step in, assess what needs to be done, and take ownership without constant direction. We appreciate respectful, polite professionals who can work independently, communicate clearly when needed, and respect professional boundaries in the home.

Our goal is to find someone who is well-organized that can smoothly run our household, implement systems, and handle errands so we can focus on our family and business knowing the details are managed.

Who You Are

You are an experienced household professional who works with purpose, efficiency, and strong judgment. You quickly assess what needs attention, establish priorities, and make meaningful progress without requiring step-by-step direction. You understand the difference between staying busy and truly moving a household forward.

You are proactive and solutions-oriented, with excellent follow-through. When you begin something, you see it through thoughtfully and leave the home more functional than you found it. You anticipate recurring and seasonal needs, maintain the systems you create, and take ownership when an unexpected issue arises.

You are comfortable working independently while the homeowners focus on their businesses from a home office. You communicate clearly and concisely, respect professional boundaries, and know when to make a decision versus when to ask for input. Above all, you are dependable, resourceful, and genuinely motivated by making life easier for the family.

Key Responsibilities

Household Management & Organization

• Create and maintain household organizational systems throughout the home
• Perform daily resets: light tidying, dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Manage seasonal clothing swaps
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs to local charities
• Prepare home for family events as needed (holidays, birthdays, Halloween party)
• Prepare guest bedroom when family visits
• Unpack after family travel
• Proactively maintain batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Declutter and organize key areas: playroom, storage closets, garage, mudroom/laundry room
• Oversee cleaning crew on weekly cadence
• Coordinate deep cleaning schedules (fridge, oven, baseboards) and focus areas with cleaning service
• Keep home gym clean and sanitized
• Occasional organizational projects as needed
• Maintain air purifiers and HVAC filters
• Refresh garage/mudroom

Inventory & Errands

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
• Manage running household supply lists
• Process returns (Amazon delivery, etc.)
• Sort and organize mail and packages
• Break down boxes and manage recycling
• Oversee occasional gift shopping

Meal Planning & Prep

• Handle grocery shopping in person or through subscriptions (Amazon Prime, Sam's Club, etc.)
• Wash and prepare produce to simplify family cooking
• Organize fridge using proper containers and storage methods
• Weekly fridge cleaning and sanitizing when restocking

Laundry & Linen Care

• Wash, fold, and organize all family laundry from start to finish
• Iron or steam garments as needed
• Weekly bedding and towel rotation, including changing linens and remaking beds
• Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas

Pet Care

• Let dog out to enclosed patio area if needed
• Ensure water bowl is filled
• Wash dog toys and pet supplies regularly
• Bonus: potential for future pet sitting when family travels

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Serve as primary point of contact for vendors and service providers
• Recognize issues and schedule appropriate vendors to address them
• Research and coordinate repairs, bringing quotes to family for approval
• Clean and refresh outdoor furniture as needed and coordinate seasonal pressure washing
• Maintain comprehensive vendor contact list
• Schedule appliance repairs and maintenance
• Be present during vendor visits to show issues and oversee work

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Emergency pickup and drop-off for school and activities as needed
• Bonus: ability to braid hair for theater performances and special occasions