Household Manager and Personal Assistant

Household Manager and Personal Assistant

Location: McLean, VA 22101

Employment Type: Part-time (20-25 hours per week /20 guaranteed)

Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (5 hours/day) within the hours of 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, plus an additional 5 flex hours per week

Compensation: $35-$40 per hour based on experience

Start Date: mid-August 2026

Requirements

• Reliable, personal transportation (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Comfortable around animals (we have one small dog)

About Our Family

We are a close-knit, fast-moving household built around a single working parent with a demanding career and a daughter who is deeply passionate about her sport. Our days are full, our calendar is complex, and we thrive on momentum. We're the kind of home where someone is always coming or going, logistics are constantly in motion, and the small details matter because they keep everything else functioning well. We genuinely love our home and want it to feel like a calm, organized sanctuary even when life is anything but.

Our household includes a bright, self-sufficient teenager who is homeschooled and trains competitively, a tiny but spirited pup who is the heart of the home, and a parent who travels frequently for work and family commitments. We also have extended family nearby who are a regular part of our lives. We are a warm, open, and welcoming household, and we are looking for someone who will feel at home here and grow with us, ideally for years to come. We are preparing for a home purchase and move later this year, which will make this role an exciting opportunity to help shape something new from the ground up.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are someone who genuinely loves making a home run beautifully. You don't wait to be told what needs doing, you look around and see it. You take pride in the details, whether that's rotating the pantry so nothing expires unnoticed, keeping the fridge from becoming a mystery, or making sure the guest room is always fresh and ready. You are organized by nature and bring that energy to every corner of the home. You're the kind of person who, when the family is away, keeps things humming without needing to be checked in on, because the household is in good hands.

You are also comfortable with the administrative and logistical side of this role. Keeping a complicated family calendar up to date, coordinating travel details, scheduling home and vehicle maintenance, and managing the flow of a busy household are tasks you handle with ease and even enjoy. You communicate openly, speak up if something isn't working, and thrive in an environment where you're trusted to get things done your way. You're at ease around a busy teenager, unbothered by a small dog with big energy, and genuinely comfortable in a diverse, inclusive household. This isn't just a job to you. It's a role you can grow into and make your own.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Help manage and assist with family's complex schedule, including coordinating family travel with work travel, competition travel, and personal commitments
• Coordinate travel logistics including transportation arrangements, parking, and dog boarding
• Manage vendor scheduling and payment as needed
• Following an upcoming move, coordinate repairs, quotes, and new home setup

Household Management & Organization

• Create and maintain household organization systems
• Perform daily resets and prepare the home for biweekly cleaners
• Manage seasonal swaps (clothing, decor, linens)
• Coordinate donation drop-offs, estate clean outs, and potential resale of items
• Manage routine maintenance tasks such as changing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors
• Indoor plant care as needed
• Provide packing and unpacking support for multiple trips per month

Laundry & Linen Care

• Wash, fold, and organize household laundry
• Assist teenager with establishing and following a laundry routine
• Rotate linens and towels on a weekly basis
• Ironing and steaming as needed
• Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas

Meal Planning & Prep

• Collaboration with family on weekly meal planning
• Meal prep, including chopping vegetables, preparing recipe ingredients, and providing sous-chef-style support for approximately 3 dinners per week
• Assist with grocery shopping as needed
• Kitchen cleanup after meal prep and maintain kitchen tidiness

Inventory & Errands

• Manage subscription orders and household supply lists
• Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies proactively
• Assist with routine errands, such as returns, donation drop-offs, and dry cleaning as needed
• Assist with mail and package handling

Pet Care

• Walking the dog once per day, approximately 15 minutes, during work hours
• Assist with scheduling vet and grooming appointments
• Bringing the dog to appointments as needed
• Administer monthly medication and maintain pet supply inventory

Family Support

• Light adult presence when parent travels (childcare not required; teenager is independent and drives to their own appointments)
• Manage household tasks, such as light tidying, dishes, and laundry while parent is away on business

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleans of refrigerator, pantry, and storage areas
• Assist with upcoming home move: organizing, packing, donating, and settling into the new property
• Research and coordinate vendors for property maintenance upon move to new home

Vehicle Management

• Schedule and coordinate maintenance for two family vehicles
• Assist with drop-off and pick-up for service appointments as needed
• Track registration, insurance renewal dates, and routine maintenance reminders

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

• A brief cover letter explaining why you'd be a good fit for this role
• Your updated resume
• At least 3 professional references with their contact information

Please Note: This role requires a background check.

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