Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Location: Washington, DC 20024

Employment Type: Part-Time (20 hours per week)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 4 hours per day. The family is flexible on exact start and end times based on the right candidate's availability, with potential schedules such as 3:00–7:00 PM or 4:00–8:00 PM. An ideal schedule would include a mix of 4:00-8:00 PM shifts alongside earlier shifts such as 1:00-5:00 PM.

Compensation: $30-$35 per hour based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation and comfort using family vehicle for pickups and errands
• Comfortable around animals (we have an energetic, large dog)
• CPR and First Aid certified, or willingness to obtain certification
• Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis A/B, COVID-19, and annual influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations

About Our Family

We are a busy family of four with a lively yellow Labrador, living in the heart of Washington, DC. Both parents work demanding professional schedules outside of traditional business hours. We have two young children at home, a baby and a preschooler. We also have a wonderful live-in au pair who cares for the baby during the day and both kids during after-school hours.

Our evenings are where the real action happens. Between pickups, dinner, bath time, and bedtime routines for two kids at very different stages, the 5:00-8:00 PM window can feel like a sprint. In addition, one parent works outside the home 50% of evenings. We've built good systems and have support in place, but we need a steady, capable person to tie it all together in the evenings and keep the household humming.

We are a warm, close-knit family who values calm, structure, discipline, and consistency — especially for our kids. We're looking for someone who wants to grow with us long-term, through au pair transitions and all the changes that come with young children. Our Lab is enthusiastically friendly and a big personality in his own right, so a love of dogs is a genuine must.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is calm, steady, and self-directed. You don't need to be told what needs doing once you've learned the household — you notice and act. You're nurturing with children and know how to hold a gentle but firm line with a strong-willed preschooler without escalating. You bring structure and quiet confidence into the evening routine rather than adding to the noise.

You're equally comfortable cooking a healthy dinner, managing a household supply list, and doing a quick reset of the common areas. You read the room well — you can have a warm, easy rapport with the family while also knowing when it's time to put your head down and get things done. Reliability is non-negotiable for our family. You show up when you say you will, communicate proactively, and bring the kind of dependable presence that lets two working parents exhale. Overall, you are someone looking to build a lasting, meaningful relationship with a family, growing alongside their children and evolving with their household needs over the coming years. Experience working alongside other household staff is a plus, and a genuine love of dogs is a must.

Key Responsibilities

This is an active, hands-on role focused on keeping the home organized, functional, and running smoothly day to day. The Household Manager will take ownership of completing household tasks directly, in addition to coordinating outside support when appropriate.

The person who thrives in the role will be comfortable with routine household tasks–tidying the kitchen, emptying the dishwasher, taking the trash out, etc–as well as with taking ownership of and managing household organization and systems.

Core Daily/Weekly Responsibilities

Feed and walk the family dog once per day;

Plan and prepare healthy family meals

Clean kitchen after meal prep and maintain kitchen tidiness;

Daily resets and light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas);

Place grocery orders and unload groceries when delivered;

Maintain inventory of household supplies, managing recurring subscriptions (Amazon), and order replacements as needed;

Unpack deliveries, break down boxes, and put delivered items away.

Household Management & Organization

• Maintain household organization systems
• Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
• Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
• Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
• Assist with event/holiday/guest prep as needed
• Packing and unpacking for travel as needed
• Manage indoor plant care

Meal Planning & Prep

• Plan and prepare approximately weeknight dinners, fully cooked and ready-to-eat – may be a mix of cooking the meal and doing meal-prep-related tasks, depending on the day
• Manage grocery shopping (Whole Foods Delivery)
• Follow dietary needs/preferences (plant-based)
• Clean kitchen after meal prep
• Maintain kitchen tidiness

Inventory & Errands

• Keep pantry, fridge, and household supplies stocked
• Manage household supply lists
• Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target/Whole Foods)
• Assist with returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping as needed
• Assist with mail and package handling
• Breakdown boxes from weekly subscription deliveries

Laundry & Linen Care

• Organize and put away laundry (delivered by laundry services bi-weekly)
• Coordinate laundry pick up and deliveries
• Special garment care, including ironing and steaming
• Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Light supervision and back-up childcare
• Prep backpacks, clothing, snacks as needed
• Assist with kid-related errands as needed

Pet Care

• Walking the dog once daily
• Feeding the dog once per day
• Assist with scheduling vet and grooming appointments
• Administer medications (once monthly)
• Maintain pet supplies

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Maintain awareness of family calendar (including household schedules)
• Receipt and budget tracking for expenses incurred as House Manager
• Support event and appointment coordination as needed

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
• Refresh entryway
• Organizational projects (toys, gear, closets, pantry)

Vehicle Management

• Assist with maintenance schedule for family car as needed
• Fueling, cleaning, and organizing family vehicles as needed

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers
• Coordinate and schedule repairs through home warranty service as needed
• Seasonal property maintenance
• Manage outdoor spaces (including watering plants)

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