Household Manager / Family Assistant

Household Manager / Family Assistant

Location: Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Employment Type: Part-time | 15–20 hours per week

Schedule: Flexible weekday hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM window; 4 days per week preferred (3 days minimum). Fridays are available for errands and grocery shopping around the weekly cleaner's visit. No early mornings or evenings required.

Compensation: $30–$35 per hour

Start Date: January 2027; flexible for the right candidate

Requirements

• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license; mileage reimbursement provided
• Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day and lift up to 40 lbs
• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

About Our Family

We're a busy, high-energy household of four — two working parents with demanding careers in medicine and two active daughters who keep the schedule full. Our home is warm and welcoming, but the pace of our lives means keeping it organized and running smoothly has fallen behind. We're not looking for someone to manage the kids — we have that covered. What we need is someone who can quietly and efficiently lift the household management weight off our plates.

We're a laid-back, flexible family who genuinely appreciates people who take initiative. We don't micromanage — if you spot something that needs attention and handle it, that's exactly what we're looking for. We work best with someone who communicates openly, takes feedback graciously, and works efficiently and independently.

The vision for a great week: no piles, pantry stocked, laundry put away, dinner prepped and ready to reheat — so we can sit down together without scrambling to cook — and us not having to think about any of it.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who can confidently and consistently:

• Take initiative without being asked — you spot a problem and fix it, rather than waiting for a task list
• Anticipate needs and think ahead, whether that's restocking a pantry staple or noticing what prep is needed for an upcoming week
• Stay organized and bring structure to spaces that have accumulated clutter over time
• Execute efficiently and work mostly independently in a home where the family comes and goes
• Communicate proactively through a weekly or bi-weekly check-in email summarizing what was done and what's coming
• Engage warmly with a preteen and teen who may be home during your shift
• Receive feedback openly and adapt without taking things personally
• Manage time well and show up reliably — punctuality and consistency are important to us
• Think like an owner of the household, not just a task-completer

Key Responsibilities

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Build and maintain organizational systems throughout the home — this is a priority
• Perform daily resets: dishes, surfaces, tidying high-traffic areas
• Prep the home before Friday cleaners arrive
• Coordinate donation drop-offs
• Assist with holiday prep: gift wrapping for a large team (~60–80 people), holiday décor takedown
• Assist with packing for a month-long summer camp
• Unpack and resettle the home after family travel
• Perform annual/ongoing tasks: change batteries, test smoke and CO2 detectors

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• General deep cleaning as needed in areas the weekly cleaner does not cover (pantry, refrigerator and oven)
• Change HVAC filters quarterly
• Tackle whole-home organizational projects over time, including hanging artwork and pictures

Inventory & Errands

• Maintain and update the shared household list in the Skylight app, and handle the in-store grocery shopping
• Restock pantry and fridge with agreed-upon staples
• Handle Amazon returns, dry cleaning pickup, and other recurring errands
• Manage mail, incoming packages, and box breakdown

Meal Support

• Prepare approximately 3 full family dinners per week — ready to reheat (casseroles, lasagna, baked dishes, etc.)
• Batch-prepare grab-and-go snacks and lunch items (suggestions welcome)
• Clean the kitchen after meal prep sessions

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and put away laundry for the adults (the kids manage their own)
• Rotate bed linens and towels for the full household weekly
• Occasional ironing or steaming as needed
• Keep the laundry area tidy and well-stocked

Pet Care

• Restock dog and cat food as needed
• Midday dog walk when schedule allows (not a primary duty — kids walk the dog morning and evening)

Family Support

• Provide light supervision of the kids when they're home from school (they're comfortable being home alone)
• Occasional last-minute kid-related errands (grabbing something needed for sports or school)

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Be present and available when contractors, repair technicians, or service providers visit
• Research and coordinate quotes for home repairs as needed
• Be on-site for HVAC service visits (approximately every two years)

This role requires a background check.