Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep)

Title: Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep)

Location: New Canaan, CT (06840)

Employment Type: Part-Time (15-20 hours/week)

Schedule: M-Th, 2-7pm; flexibility with family schedules shift w/ school and kids' activities

Start Date: ASAP 

Compensation: $37-$41/hour, based on experience

Requirements:  

• Can maintain a smoke free environment
• Has reliable transportation
• Very comfortable around dogs
• Experience with children and family life is a plus
• Flexibility with seasonal schedules is valued (e.g., adjusting for family travel and shifting schedules for summer camps/activities)
• Ability to provide support in a busy, fast-moving household
• Tech-savvy (calendar and app-based coordination)

About Our Family

We are a warm and active family of five with three children (ages 10, 8, and 6) who are all in school full time. We also have a beloved 4-year-old golden retriever. Our home is lively, energetic, and anchored by a busy weekly rhythm of school, sports, and extracurricular activities. With multiple after-school activities and a spouse who travels frequently during the week, the household moves quickly and benefits from strong systems, structure, and support behind the scenes.

We've been fortunate to have long-term, deeply valued support in our home and hope to find someone who feels equally comfortable, trusted, and woven into the rhythm of our days. Organization, communication, and teamwork are important to us, and we appreciate someone who helps create a calm, well-run environment that allows us to focus on our children and the many moving pieces of family life.

The ideal candidate is organized, efficient, tech-savvy and a true self-starter, someone who can anticipate needs, take initiative, and support the family with day-to-day tasks behind the scenes while bringing a positive, warm, and can-do attitude. This is a long-term role, and we hope to welcome someone who will feel like part of the family.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are warm, proactive, organized, and steady, someone who enjoys supporting a family's daily flow and takes pride in maintaining an orderly, well functioning home. You're a self starter who notices what needs to be done and acts without needing step by step direction. You bring a positive attitude, strong time management skills, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.

You enjoy being part of an active household and understand the importance of being a trusted, behind the scenes presence in the home. You have a strong eye for organization and take pride in keeping systems running smoothly, including managing a high volume of family laundry for a household with three children, maintaining tidy spaces, and ensuring the home feels refreshed and cared for each day. You have a light footprint, meaning you are respectful of the family's space, work independently, and seamlessly integrate into the household without disrupting its rhythm.

You are comfortable around children and can step in with light childcare or supervision as needed. You thrive in a role that blends household operations, organization, meal support, and family logistics. You communicate clearly, welcome feedback, and value building a respectful, long term working relationship. Loving dogs, appreciating tidy spaces, and being tech savvy are all essential.

Key Responsibilities

Laundry & Linen Care

• Wash, dry, fold, organize, and put away family laundry with attention to detail (stain removal, special care).
• Manage linens: refresh towels and restock essentials.
• Keep laundry areas tidy and organized.
• Clean washing machines monthly

Meal Planning & Preparation

• Make 2-3 dinners/week–bonus for anything that's creative and exciting to three kids; additional batch cooking, snack prep as needed
• Meal prep for lunch packing (e.g., fruit washed and cut, veggies washed and cut, etc.)
• Focus on nutritious, wellness-oriented meals and baked favorites.
• Occasionally shop for groceries and manage kitchen inventory.
• Clean kitchen post-prep and keep kitchen tidy.

Household Management & Organization

• Maintain household organization systems (e.g., closets, storage, pantry, mudroom, play areas, etc.).
• Handle daily tidying: dishwasher, wiping counters, washing lunch boxes, unpacking backpacks, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
• Reset and tidy rooms as needed; keep house prepped for weekly cleaners.
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs/pick-ups (Goodwill, clothing as needed).
• Assist with unpacking from family travel and organizing seasonal gear.
• Support mom in setting up efficient household systems.

Inventory Management & Errands

• Track and assist in restocking groceries, pantry staples, toiletries, and household supplies.
• Manage household orders as needed (Amazon, Target, Costco, etc.).
• Run errands as needed: grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping.
• Handle incoming/outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Be on-site for vendors, service providers, and deliveries as needed (e.g., appliance repair, window cleaners).

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Tackle occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards, mudroom).
• Maintain and organizing special zones (entryway, garage, toy storage, seasonal decorations)
• Feed dog daily 

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Provide back-up childcare and light supervision as needed.
• Assist with school pick-ups and driving to after school activities in the area, as backup when needed.
• Engage with kids in a supportive, respectful, and fun way. You must be someone they feel comfortable with.
• Help with homework or be present and open to providing assistance while kids work.

How to Apply

If interested, please email with:

• A short letter introducing yourself and sharing why you think you're a great fit for our family
• Your updated resume
• At least 3 professional references with contact information

Please Note: This role requires a background check.

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