House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Job Title: House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Location: Jamestown, NC 27282

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

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9AM-3PM or 10AM-4PM with occasional flexibility as needed

Compensation: $25-30 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• General vaccinations preferred

About Our Family

We're a busy, close-knit family with one daughter still at home, two college-aged children frequently in and out, and a beloved pet turtle named Toast.

Both parents work full-time in a fast-paced, growing company, and dad travels frequently for work. Life moves quickly in our household, and while we've built many systems and routines over the years, we've reached the point where having the right support would make a huge difference in our day-to-day quality of life.

We're looking for someone who can help keep the household running smoothly through organization, meal prep, errands, and thoughtful day-to-day management that lightens the mental load behind the scenes. Our days can be full and sometimes unpredictable, so having someone dependable, proactive, and steady would be incredibly valuable to our family.

Our goal is to create a home environment that feels calm, organized, cared for, and welcoming — a place where we can spend more quality time together as a family instead of constantly managing household logistics.

We value kindness, trust, reliability, professionalism, initiative, and a good sense of humor. We're ultimately looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping create a home that runs smoothly and feels peaceful behind the scenes.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

• Project manager mentality — You enjoy seeing tasks through from beginning to end without needing constant oversight.
• Highly intuitive and proactive — You naturally notice what needs to be done, take initiative without constant oversight, and enjoy creating systems that help a household run smoothly.
• Organization and systems oriented — You thrive on creating order, maintaining systems, and building routines that make daily life feel easier and more peaceful.
• Detail-oriented — You approach everything thoughtfully, from selecting quality groceries to properly caring for household items and noticing the small things that matter.
• Independent and self-sufficient — You're confident in managing responsibilities efficiently while maintaining a calm, steady presence within the home.
• Warm yet professional — You bring grounded, positive energy into the household while still maintaining professionalism, strong boundaries, and respect for the family's space and routines.
• Adaptable and dependable — You can shift priorities when needed and handle the moving pieces of a busy household with grace and consistency.
• Anticipates needs — You understand that the best support often comes from helping everything flow seamlessly day to day, while always staying ahead
• Take pride in creating calm — Above all, you genuinely enjoy helping create a home environment that feels organized, welcoming and cared for.

Key Responsibilities

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Create and maintain household organization systems
• Perform daily resets including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Prep home for biweekly deep cleaning service
• Manage seasonal swaps for clothing, decor, and bedding
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
• Prepare home for events, holidays, and guests as needed
• Assist with packing and unpacking for travel
• Manage household trash and recycling routines, including curb placement and return
• Handle general maintenance tasks: changing batteries, light bulbs, checking smoke detectors

Meal Support

• Prepare 3-5 dinners per week, ready to heat or eat when the family arrives home
• Prepare 3-5 lunches per week
• Prep healthy snacks (washing, cutting, and maintaining inventory of fresh produce)
• Pack daily school lunches including sandwiches, snacks, and fruit
• Shop for groceries with careful attention to produce quality and freshness
• Handle all kitchen cleanup and maintenance
• Accommodate dietary needs: peanut allergy and lactose intolerance

Inventory & Errands

• Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies
• Manage ongoing household supply lists
• Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
• Handle returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping
• Manage incoming mail, packages, returns, and household deliveries, including breaking down boxes

Laundry & Linen Care

• Wash, fold, and organize laundry properly, placing items in correct locations for each family member
• Provide special garment care including ironing, steaming, and hand washing
• Rotate linens regularly
• Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas

Vehicle Management

• Maintain household vehicles including fueling, basic upkeep, organization, and scheduling maintenance as needed

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Oversee and coordinate with contractors
• Research and coordinate repairs and obtain quotes as needed
• Manage seasonal property maintenance
• Maintain outdoor spaces including screened-in porch
• Select and care for indoor and patio plants

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Provide backup school pickups as needed
• Light supervision/back-up childcare
• Run kid-related errands as needed

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Perform occasional deep cleaning (fridge, oven, baseboards)
• Refresh and organize specific zones (entry, closets)
• Organizational projects (closets, pantry, toys, gear)
• Manage attic organization and donation coordination
• Assist with holiday gift wrapping and decorating

Administrative Support

• Maintain awareness of family calendar for household schedules and service appointments
• Track receipts and manage budget for house manager expenses
• Schedule occasional vet appointments for turtle
• Coordinate events and appointments as needed
• Communicate proactively regarding household needs, priorities, and ongoing projects

How to Apply

Please submit a short intro letter, updated resume, and contact information for 3 professional references. This role requires a background check.

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