House Manager & Family Assistant

House Manager & Family Assistant

We are a busy, warm, and lively family of five with a household that runs at full speed — both parents have demanding careers that involve frequent travel, and with three children in different stages of school life, there is always something happening. From early school mornings and extracurricular activities to family travel and ever-changing schedules, our days are full, active, and wonderfully dynamic.

Our household reflects our cultural roots — we eat whole, nourishing food with a strong Peruvian influence, we value warmth and humor, and we genuinely want our home to feel like a well-run sanctuary rather than a source of stress. With parents operating on opposite schedules and both balancing demanding careers that often begin early in the day, the family is seeking support during the morning hours to help ensure the children are prepared for the day and out the door to school smoothly and on time. We are not a rigid household — we don't need perfection, we need partnership.

We already have wonderful support in place, what we're looking for is someone who can step into the spaces in between—the morning routines, daily resets, household organization, inventory management, meal prep, laundry, and the countless small details that keep a busy family running smoothly. We want someone who can help transform our household from simply keeping up to truly thriving.

At the core of it all, we are looking for a proactive, independent professional who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and genuinely enjoys helping a family create more ease, organization, and peace of mind. We value warmth, flexibility, and follow-through, and we'd love to find someone who can become a trusted partner in supporting our home and helping our family focus more on what matters most.

The ideal candidate is proactive, self-directed, and energized by creating order and efficiency within a busy household. You are someone who naturally walks into a home, assesses what needs attention, and takes initiative without needing constant direction. Organized and solutions-oriented, you think several steps ahead, anticipate needs, and take pride in creating systems that help a household run smoothly.

You have a project manager's mindset and enjoy balancing the many moving pieces of family life—from household organization and inventory management to meal prep, errands, and daily routines. You are resourceful, adaptable, and capable of managing priorities independently while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude.

Warm, trustworthy, and dependable, you enjoy working in a family-centered environment and are comfortable around children and the energy that comes with a full household. You communicate openly, follow through on commitments, and take genuine pride in supporting families in meaningful ways. Most importantly, you find satisfaction in helping a home feel organized, cared for, and less overwhelming so that the family can focus on what matters most.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Assist with morning routines for all children, including getting kids ready and out the door
• Manage the youngest child's morning routine: prep backpacks, clothing, snacks, and school lunches and do school drop-off
• Provide light supervision and backup childcare on occasion, including date nights as well as occasional overnights when both parents are traveling
• Support with child-related appointments and errands
• Stay aware of school communications, including forwarding relevant updates to the family calendar (spirit week, dress-up days, teacher appreciation, etc.)

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Maintain and improve household organization systems throughout the home
• Perform daily resets, including dishes, surfaces, drop zones, and high-traffic areas
• Prep the home before the biweekly cleaner arrives
• Manage seasonal clothing swaps and kids' wardrobe transitions
• Coordinate donation drop-offs
• Assist with occasional packing and unpacking for family travel
• Handle small home maintenance tasks such as changing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector checks

Inventory & Errands

• Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies on an ongoing basis
• Manage and maintain a running household supply list
• Manage household subscriptions and orders (e.g., Amazon, Costco, Target)
• Handle returns, dry cleaning drop-off and pickup, and occasional gift shopping for kids' events

Meal Support

• Prepare healthy meals and snacks 2–3 times per week (preparing, washing and chopping veggies, fruits and proteins).
• Batch-prepping healthy grab-and-go options for kids
• Grocery shopping as needed
• Follow whole-food dietary preferences
• Light kitchen cleanup and maintenance

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, dry, fold, and organize laundry
• Put away clothing for the children and manage bedding and towels
• Ironing, steaming, and special garment care as needed
• Maintain linen rotation and keep the laundry area tidy and well-stocked

Vehicle Upkeep

• Periodic cleaning and tidying of the family vehicle (vacuum, trash removal)

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Spot deep cleans outside the regular cleaner's scope (fridge clean out, oven, trash bin interiors, drawer vacuuming, baseboards)
• Refresh and organize garage, mudroom, and entry areas
• Organizational projects for kids' toys, gear, and seasonal items
• Patio tidying to keep outdoor spaces clean and usable

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Serve as the point of contact for occasional service visits (e.g., HVAC)
• Periodic oversight of existing household vendors as needed

Administrative & Scheduling Awareness

• Maintain awareness of the family calendar and upcoming events, activities, and appointments
• Track and flag key appointments (orthodontist, school events, etc.)
• Keep own errand-related expenses organized for reimbursement

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

• A short intro letter telling us about yourself and why this role is a great fit
• An updated resume
• 3 professional references with contact information

Please note that this role requires a background check.

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