House Manager / Family Assistant

House Manager / Family Assistant

Location: Emerald Hills, CA 94062

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

Schedule: Flexible, 2–4 days per week, Monday–Thursday (late morning preferred/early afternoons)

Compensation: $38–$42 per hour, based on experience.

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the United States. Maintain a smoke-free environment. Reliable personal transportation required. Comfortable around a large but mellow, friendly dog.

About Our Family: I am a creative, curious person who genuinely loves learning, growing, and being inspired by the people around me. At the center of my life is my work as an entrepreneur, driven by big ideas, storytelling, and a constant pursuit of what's next. I value meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and the kind of relationships where everyone has something to teach and something to learn.

While my three adult children have mostly launched into their own adventures, my home remains a gathering place. Holidays, family visits, celebrations, and spontaneous dinners often bring everyone back together, and I love creating memorable experiences for the people I care about. Whether it's a magical holiday season, a beautifully hosted dinner, or simply a home that feels warm and welcoming, I believe the details matter.

Fresh, nourishing food and simple, easy-to-enjoy meals are an important part of my day-to-day life. My work is dynamic and often happens from home, with occasional travel throughout the month. I thrive when there is space for creative thinking, deep focus, and big-picture planning, and I'm looking for someone who can help create and protect that space. A well-organized home, thoughtful systems, and proactive support allow me to spend less time managing logistics and more time focused on meaningful work, personal passions, and the people I love.

I deeply value initiative, warmth, and someone who takes pride in helping a household run smoothly behind the scenes.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For: You are a self-starter who genuinely enjoys variety and takes pride in making life easier for others. When you're given a task, you run with it. When something is unclear, you ask thoughtful questions rather than make assumptions. You're resourceful, adaptable, and not easily rattled by a changing to-do list. You thrive in environments where no two days look exactly the same and enjoy being the person who figures things out.

Curiosity is one of your superpowers. You love researching solutions, learning new systems, and finding better ways to accomplish a goal. Technology doesn't intimidate you—in fact, you're comfortable learning new platforms and tools and excited by the opportunity to grow alongside a dynamic household. You're the type of person who enjoys presenting options, making recommendations, and proactively solving problems before they become issues.

You also find joy in the everyday rhythms of a well-run home. Fresh food matters to you, and you enjoy washing, chopping, prepping, and batch-cooking ingredients that make healthy meals easy throughout the week. You appreciate organization, love creating systems that save time and energy, and understand how thoughtful preparation can make an entire household feel calmer and more functional.

You're socially confident and communicate with warmth and professionalism. Whether coordinating with vendors, managing appointments, or representing the household, you can read a room, communicate clearly, and build positive relationships. Most importantly, you're collaborative, proactive, and excited to become a trusted partner who helps create the space for creativity, productivity, and a life well lived.

Key Responsibilities

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Maintain and improve household organization systems throughout the home
• Daily resets and light tidying (dishes, surfaces, high-traffic areas) between cleaner visits
• Prep home ahead of Tuesday cleaning visits
• Seasonal décor and bedding swaps
• Indoor plant care
• Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries as needed
• Monitor and replace air purifier filters
• Event and holiday prep, including large Thanksgiving hosting and kids' visits for summer, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Coordinate donation drop-offs and box breakdowns

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
• Clean humidifiers and air purifiers
• Organizational projects: clearing and sorting boxes (including a significant volume of inherited business documents requiring shredding), going through kids' belongings, linen organization
• Longer-term: legwork support for a planned garage remodel (blueprints already completed)

Inventory & Errands

• Grocery shopping and pantry/fridge restocking, scaling up when family is home for visits
• Manage household supply lists and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target)
• In-person errands: dry cleaning, returns, gift shopping, mail and package handling
• Box breakdown and donation coordination

Meal Support

• Wash, prep, and chop produce for the week
• Batch cook 1–2 healthy meals per week (soups, grains, salads)
• Light grocery shopping with an eye toward healthy, whole-food staples
• Kitchen clean-up and maintenance

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and organize laundry
• Manage linen organization, keeping sets together for the weekly cleaner
• Maintain a tidy, well-stocked laundry area

Vehicle Upkeep

• Schedule maintenance for two family vehicles
• Fueling, cleaning, and light organizing of family vehicles
• Candidate may use the family minivan for errands as needed; mileage reimbursement available for use of personal vehicle

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Coordinate appointments and schedule vendors
• Research and get bids for repair projects
• Paper management and organization, including business paperwork and personal documents
• Tech-savvy approach to administrative tasks; potential to grow into light research support for film and theater projects

Pet Care (Occasional)

• The family dog is out most of the day with a dedicated dog walker; primary pet duties are minimal
• Occasional vet or grooming appointment scheduling
• Maintain pet supply inventory
• Optional: dog walks or park trips for candidates who enjoy it

How to Apply: Please send a short intro letter, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information. This role requires a background check.

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