House Manager & Family Assistant

Job Title: House Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Fenton, MI

Employment Type: Part-time (20-30 hours/week)

Proposed Start Date: Mid-April (flexible)

Compensation: $25–30/hour, based on experience

Proposed Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, with flexibility to increase hours as additional responsibilities are taken on

Requirements:

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license (mileage reimbursement available)
• Experience working with children and comfort working around small dogs
• Ability to work independently, with a proactive and self-sufficient approach
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Who We Are

We are a lively family juggling a growing business, extracurriculars, travel, and an evolving household. Our four kids range from college to middle school, and their lives are filled with sports, activities, and school commitments. We also have a beloved small and easygoing dog. We're excited to be beginning the process of building a new home over the next two years, but know that the building process will introduce even more moving parts to our already very full life.

As a family that values both structure and flexibility, we love to travel and spend time together in different places. We have a second home in Florida that we visit frequently, in addition to exploring new destinations throughout the year. With our busy lifestyle, we're looking for someone to help maintain the daily tasks of the home—like laundry, meal planning, and basic resets—while also assisting with longer-term projects, such as organizing, occasional deep cleaning, regular appliance maintenance, and special projects that come up.

We value trust, reliability, and someone who can be a proactive, calm presence. We need someone who can balance keeping the house in order with helping us stay focused on what matters most—our family time.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For:

You are an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented individual who can take the reins and stay ahead of household needs. You are comfortable managing multiple tasks—both routine and unexpected—and you thrive in an environment where no two days are exactly alike. Whether it's meal prep, laundry, organizing closets, or managing family logistics, you're the type of person who can anticipate what needs to be done and tackle it without hesitation.

You're comfortable being both independent and collaborative, adjusting to our changing needs, and stepping in where necessary, especially when the kids are home in the summer. You're friendly, personable, and flexible, with an active lifestyle. We understand that while we are looking for someone to help run the home, we also value having a reliable presence who can contribute to maintaining a positive and supportive environment for everyone.

Above all, we need someone who is trustworthy—someone who will go the extra mile to make sure everything is taken care of and that we never have to worry about the small stuff.

Key Responsibilities:

Household Management & Organization

• Maintain and create household organization systems (closets, storage, pantry, fridge)
• Reset and tidy rooms daily to maintain overall neatness, including making beds, loading and unloading the dishwasher, wiping surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Ensure home is prepped for bi-weekly cleaning services
• Conduct seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding, etc.)
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs and pick-ups
• Support packing and unpacking for travel or seasonal transitions

Laundry & Linen Care

• Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry (e.g., clothing for kids, including uniforms for various activities)
• Manage linens: Wash and rotate bedding, refresh towels and bathmats bi-weekly to prepare for the cleaning services
• Keep laundry areas clean and manage list of supply needs

Meal Planning & Preparation

• Prepare healthy ingredients for well-balanced family meals and snacks (e.g., cutting fruit, veggies, marinating meat, preparing salads)
• Prepare and pack school snack boxes for the two younger children
• Batch-cook weekly breakfast items for the family (e.g. protein muffins, egg casseroles)
• Shop for groceries and meal-related items
• Follow dietary needs (no tree nuts or sesame for allergies)
• Clean kitchen post-prep and manage kitchen tidiness
• Unpack grocery delivery orders and organize them

Inventory Management & Errands

• Manage a shared household inventory list, tracking all pantry, fridge, toiletries, and household supplies
• Coordinate with family to ensure all inventory needs are ordered in a timely manner
• Run errands: returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping

Pet Care

• Walk dog once per day
• Track pet supplies with the running household supply list
• Opportunities for dog sitting will be available during family travel periods (for additional compensation)

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Supervise or coordinate with service providers/vendors as requested (e.g., handymen, cleaners, landscapers)
• Manage and maintain cleanliness of outdoor entertaining spaces (e.g. outdoor bar, grill, and outdoor furniture)
• Serve as primary contact for vendors or guests while on site at the home

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Tackle occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards, etc.) on a regular, defined schedule
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and and daily refreshes of the pantry and mudroom
• Clean air purifiers monthly
• Organize special projects (storage, seasonal decorations, gear rotation) as requested

Administrative & Family Support

• Assist with school and activity pick-ups or drop-offs once trust is established
• Monitor household calendars to anticipate upcoming obligations and travel logistics, including arranging care for the family dog when needed
• Provide occasional overnight care, supervision, and transportation for children during parents' travel. Hours and overnight stays will be compensated when over the regularly schedule.

How to Apply:

If you're interested, please apply with the following:

• A brief letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this position
• Your updated resume
• At least 3 references with contact information

Note: This role requires a background check.

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