Household Manager & Family Assistant

Household Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Lake Houston, TX 77044

Employment Type: Part-Time | 20–25 hours per week

Proposed Schedule: A longer anchor day on Mondays with shorter shifts on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday (or two longer days with one shorter shift) - also open to a short Saturday shift as well. Flexible, non-daily schedule preferred. Schedule can shift week to week based on family needs. No Sundays.

Compensation: $28–$32 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement. Toll reimbursement or additional compensation may be available based on candidate location and commute.

Start Date: Early October 2026

Requirements

• Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable personal transportation required; mileage reimbursement provided.
• CPR and First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain).
• Must be a confident swimmer.
• Comfortable working in and around outdoor spaces, including waterfront and dock areas.
• Comfortable with dogs.

About Our Family

We're a close-knit family of three living on a beautiful waterfront property in the Lake Houston area. Our home is our sanctuary — a well-loved space with expansive outdoor living areas that we truly enjoy and take pride in keeping tidy and welcoming.

One of us works from a home office with a demanding and sometimes unpredictable schedule that includes travel; the other is home full-time as the primary caregiver for our energetic and sweet four-year-old daughter, who attends school a few mornings per week. We also share our home with our lovable 64-pound rescue hound who is very much part of the family.

We live at a comfortable pace — mornings are relaxed, afternoons vary, and we genuinely enjoy our home and lake life. While we have some household support in place, we're looking for someone who can come in as a true household partner — someone who takes ownership, sees what needs doing, and handles it without needing to be asked twice.

We really do take pride in a home that feels calm, organized, and cared for — and we're looking for someone who values that, too. A few of the more physical household tasks can be challenging for our primary caregiver, which is why this role matters so much to our family. We're a values-driven home, and we're hoping to find someone who shows up with professionalism, kindness, and real respect for our routines, cadence, and the way we run our household.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are warm, nurturing, and genuinely wonderful with young children — but you're equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves and managing a household like a pro. You don't need a manual to do laundry correctly, meal prep, or reset a kitchen. You're seasoned and have managed a home before, whether your own or someone else's, and you bring that practical confidence with you.

You read the room well. You understand that working in someone's home means respecting their rhythms and their space. You're present when needed and occupied elsewhere when the family has downtime. You're not someone who needs direction for every task or who gravitates toward the family's living spaces when you should be running errands or tackling the outdoor areas.

You are high-energy and playful with little ones, but you also know how to toggle seamlessly between childcare mode and household manager mode depending on the week. You're proactive, punctual, dependable, and genuinely proud of the work you do. You are not intimidated by outdoor spaces — in fact, you're comfortable heading outside to tidy the dock area, reset the porch, or coordinate with vendors on seasonal maintenance projects.

Key Responsibilities

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Maintain and improve household organization systems throughout the home
• Coordinate and execute the weekly Monday house reset alongside the house cleaner, including resetting common areas and preparing the home for the week ahead
• Daily light tidying: dishes, countertops, surfaces, and high-traffic areas
• Weekly refresh of the garage, mudroom, and entryway
• Seasonal décor swaps and holiday/event/guest preparation
• Coordinate donation drop-offs
• Packing and unpacking support for major trips
• Maintain a household maintenance calendar (battery replacements, light bulbs, smoke detectors, water filters every 6 months, etc.)

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleans of appliances, baseboards, and specialty areas
• Organizational projects for toys, gear, and storage areas
• Willing to learn and take on new maintenance projects like conditioning leather furniture, helping to hang pictures, etc. Ability to work alongside primary caregiver on other home projects (like cleaning a rug, or appliance).

Inventory & Errands

• In-person grocery shopping for fresh food and produce (delivery options available as needed, with quality oversight)
• Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies
• Manage running supply lists and household subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target)
• Handle returns, weekly dry cleaning pickup and drop-off, and gift shopping as needed
• Open, sort, and put away packages; break down boxes

Meal Support

• Prepare approximately two one-pan/one-pot dinners per week with leftovers (four meals total)
• Stock the fridge with ready-to-use ingredients for easy lunches and snacks
• Prepare and stock daughter's school lunches and snacks
• Clean, wash and prep fresh produce after grocery shopping
• Maintain a tidy kitchen — wipe down counters before end of shift daily

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and put away household laundry including towels, linens, and daughter's clothing
• Weekly dry cleaning pickup, drop-off, and garment steaming
• Coordinate linen rotation with the house cleaner
• Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked

Vehicle Upkeep

• Keep the family vehicle clean, fueled, and organized
• Schedule routine maintenance and track registration and insurance renewals

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Weekly outdoor space reset: tidy toys, reset covered porch and outdoor living areas, manage seasonal décor, and maintain general ownership of exterior spaces (not heavy manual labor, but active oversight and light tidying)
• Research and coordinate repairs and contractor quotes; handle small fixes independently and flag larger items for family review
• Schedule and be present for seasonal and quarterly property maintenance: mulching, pressure washing (house, driveway, dock, and pier), window washing twice yearly, annual furniture and rug cleaning, tree trimming, and outdoor cushion care
• Manage special and quarterly household projects as they arise

Family Support

• Flexible backup childcare as needed throughout the week
• Occasional school pick-ups and drop-offs
• Prepare backpacks, clothing, and snacks as part of house reset days
• Date night coverage (occasional evenings)
• Calendar management via Skylight, including household schedules and reminders
• Possible travel to the family's vacation property once per year for about a month (late summer) to support childcare during the family's stay
• Occasional pet support - e.g. letting dog outside, feeding as needed

How to Apply

Please submit the following to be considered:

• A short intro letter telling us a bit about yourself and why this role is a great fit.
• An updated resume.
• Three professional references with names, relationships, and contact information.

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