Part-Time Household Manager & Family Assistant

Part-Time Household Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Sandusky, OH 44870

Employment Type: Part-time | Approximately 15 hours per week, with opportunity to grow

Schedule:

• 2-3 flexible per week with Monday as a consistent anchor day. Remaining shifts ideally fall on Tuesday and Thursday (Wednesdays unavailable).
• Morning shifts (starting between 7:30 - 9:30 AM) with flexibility to structure shift lengths and adjust weekly as needed.
• 15 hours guaranteed, with opportunities to add hours for evening date night coverage and additional project-based support available during family travel or seasonal needs.
• Flexibility is appreciated. Candidate fit is more important than fitting a specific schedule.

Compensation: $25-$30 per hour, depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements:

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license and clean driving record required (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Comfortable working in a home with two energetic dogs and a senior cat
• Maintain a fragrance-free environment: candidate must refrain from wearing perfume or strong scents
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred

About Our Family

We are a busy, active family of four based in Sandusky, Ohio, with two school-age children and three beloved pets - two dogs and a very senior cat. Both parents work full-time and maintain flexible but demanding schedules. We are deeply health-conscious, following a whole foods, largely gluten-reduced, dye-free approach to eating, and we are intentional about the role that nutrition plays in our family's physical and mental wellbeing.

We are a warm household that tends toward organized chaos in the best way - there is a lot happening at any given time, but we rely on strong systems to keep things moving smoothly. We value someone who feels comfortable working independently and confidently within the flow of a busy home. Organization, comfort with animals, ability to cook and support meal prep, and flexibility across household tasks are especially important to us, as is a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Our home has a well-established sense of structure and "everything has a place," even if daily life occasionally pulls things out of that rhythm. We are preparing for an exciting transition: a new home is currently under construction nearby, which adds both opportunity and need for an extra set of hands. We are looking for someone who will grow with us through that chapter and beyond.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is the kind of person who notices things without being asked. You walk into a home and see what needs attention - a load of laundry ready for the dryer, surfaces that need a quick wipe, a package that arrived and needs to be unpacked and put away. You take initiative naturally and find satisfaction in leaving a space better than you found it. You are organized and detail-oriented, comfortable following systems as well as suggesting improvements to them.

You communicate clearly and promptly - a quick text response during the day is important to this family. You are warm and friendly, able to build genuine rapport with children and adults alike. You are comfortable around pets, including energetic dogs, and you take others' preferences for their health and nutrition seriously enough to follow detailed dietary guidelines with care and consistency. You are someone who is interested in growing with a family over time, not just filling hours.

Key Responsibilities

Meal Support

• Wash, dry, and properly store fresh fruits and vegetables
• Batch meal prep: breakfast and lunch options for kids (weekly), individual adult lunches following 2-3 family-provided recipes (weekly), and snacks (e.g., homemade roasted cashews or similar whole-food snacks occasional)
• Prepare ingredients for 1-2 family dinners per week (e.g., clean and chop vegetables so the family can finish cooking quickly in the evening). This could increase in the spring due to uptick in kids' activities
• Pick up groceries as needed and transition toward shared grocery management over time
• Stock and organize pantry
• Follow strict dietary guidelines: whole foods, largely gluten-reduced, dye-free, low added sugar, focused on quality meats, fruits, and vegetables
• Kitchen clean-up and maintenance during shifts

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Reset and tidy the home each shift: clear surfaces, handle dishes, sweep and/or vacuum high-traffic areas, remove trash, and prepare for weekly cleaners
• Maintain and improve household organization systems throughout the home
• Care for indoor plants
• Event and gathering prep for family barbecues and celebrations (approximately 6 times per year)

Inventory & Errands

• Manage running household supply lists via shared app
• Receive, unpack, and put away deliveries including fresh food subscriptions (meat, seafood, produce-based items) and household supplies
• Monitor pantry and refrigerator for expired or missing items; place replacement orders or make store runs as needed
• Break down and dispose of boxes
• Sort and manage incoming mail
• Handle Amazon returns and miscellaneous errands as requested
• Transition over time toward managing household subscriptions (food delivery, pet supplies, paper goods, pantry staples)

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and organize children's laundry
• Stain treating, particularly during sports season
• Occasional steaming of garments
• Linen rotation - towels, bedding
• Maintain organized and well-stocked laundry area

Family Support

• Light afternoon support for children after school - emptying bags, cleaning lunch boxes, getting items organized
• Help prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks when present
• Assist with morning routine on applicable shift days
• Occasional date night childcare coverage, approximately once per month, as requested (pending candidate availability not required but flexibility / interest in this is preferred)

Pet Care

• Comfortable around two energetic dogs and a senior cat
• Cat litter box maintenance every few days
• Feed pets as needed when family has evening activities or is away
• Walk dogs as needed (both leash-trained; not a daily requirement)
• Transport dogs to groomer occasionally
• Administer twice-daily thyroid medication to the cat as requested
• Maintain pet food and supply inventory
• Opportunity to provide pet sitting support when family travels

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Coordinate/delegate occasional deep cleaning tasks (refrigerator, oven, baseboards) with/to regular cleaners
• Organize and maintain garage landing zone
• Organizational projects related to kids' toys, gear, and clothing (especially in preparation for upcoming home move)
• Support with miscellaneous tasks related to home transition and construction process over the coming year
• Assist with hosting and guest prep for family gatherings and kids' birthdays throughout the year

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Manage outdoor spaces - tidy porch area before gatherings, light seasonal upkeep
• Care for outdoor plants - water during warm months
• Oversee and coordinate with weekly cleaning staff; support transition to a new cleaner when the time comes

Administrative Support

• Serve as a second set of eyes on the family's children's calendar - keeping track of special school days, activity schedules, and upcoming events
• Track and submit receipts for employee-related expenses