House Manager & Family Assistant

House Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Hendersonville, TN 37075

Employment Type: Part-time | 20-30 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday, flexible 5 hour shifts with morning start times preferred

Occasional flexibility preferred for additional childcare or housesitting

Compensation: $30-$32/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Reliable transportation required
• CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
• Must be a strong swimmer
• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• No allergies or aversion to cats or dogs
• Ability to navigate a multi-level home with stairs throughout the workday
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Preferred: strong background in education

About Our Family

We are a busy, active family of four — two parents who each run their own businesses, and two children who are full of energy, curiosity, and big feelings. We recently moved into our home, so we are still working systems and routines that work well for us. Typically, our mornings center around homeschool, and our afternoons shift into work mode. We travel frequently, host guests often, and love to take the kids on adventures, so we are looking for support in keeping a solid baseline and pattern to return to.

We care deeply about the environment we live and work in — food, atmosphere, and the people around us all matter to us. We are intentional about what we eat, how our home feels, and how our children are raised. We follow a plant-focused, low-sugar diet with specific preferences and trusted brands, and we hold high standards for food hygiene and kitchen care. We are a family whose faith is central to our daily lives. We have strong family values, and we put warmth, calm, and purpose at the center of all we do. We are looking for someone who shares those values and can grow with us as our family and needs continue to expand.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are proactive, observant, and self-directed. You take pride in your work and bring genuine energy and warmth to everything you do. You are patient and emotionally grounded, capable of navigating high-energy moments with ease and compassion. You take feedback well and can easily adapt to the preferences of those around you.

You are someone who can hold the mental load — noticing when supplies are running low, when routines need tightening, or when a room just needs resetting — and you do it without being prompted. You thrive when you can create order. You have a "no task is too big or too small" mentality, and appreciate being able to work behind the scenes to make things happen.

While this is not primarily a childcare role, you genuinely enjoy spending time with children. You are confident in your ability to support and reinforce expectations placed on kids. You are intentional about how you present yourself around children, knowing that you will be an influence on them. Our goal is to spend more time with our children, but when you are stepping in, it is critical that you are taking that responsibility seriously. Kindness, honesty, patience, compassion, integrity, and respect are paramount.

Experience in food service or food prep is a strong plus. A background in education, childcare, or working with children is preferred, particularly in support of a homeschool environment. A second language is a welcome bonus.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Provide active homeschool support, including set up, leading instruction, and bringing creative ideas to reinforce learning
• Ensure children follow through on completing chores and daily routines, supporting their independence and reinforcing standards set forth by parents
• Kid-related errands and occasional pick-up/drop-off as needed
• Serve as a positive, engaged role model in the home

Meal Planning & Prep

• Collaborative meal planning for entire family
• Prep ingredients for parent cooking and occasionally take on full cooking responsibilities
• Prepare healthy snacks and children's lunches
• Manage grocery lists and shopping
• Unpack and organize CSA boxes and meal subscription deliveries
• Follow the family's specific dietary needs and preferences
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and well-organized kitchen, including daily dishes and general kitchen upkeep.

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Build out and maintain household routines and systems
• Daily resets of high-traffic areas including tables, the kitchen island, entryways, and homeschool room
• Prep home ahead of deep cleaning visits
• Vacuum on a regular schedule
• Indoor plant care
• Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors as needed
• Prepare guest rooms and home visitors
• Packing and unpacking for family travel
• Seasonal clothing swaps
• Donation drop-offs

Inventory & Errands

• Proactively monitor and restock household supplies
• Manage running household supply lists and subscription services
• Handle mail sorting: flag important items, discard junk, break down boxes
• Manage returns and other errands as needed

Laundry & Linens

• Full family laundry including washing, folding, and putting away
• Hang dry select items as needed
• Strip and make beds; rotate linens
• Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked

Vehicle Upkeep

• Schedule and coordinate maintenance for family vehicles as needed
• Keep family vehicles clean and organized
• Fuel vehicles as needed

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Let in and oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers
• Coordinate repairs and obtain quotes as needed
• Manage vendor payments as needed
• Clear outdoor spaces of toys and clutter
• Seasonal outdoor upkeep and light cleaning

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Maintain awareness of family calendar; assist with appointment scheduling and coordination
• Travel planning and logistics support as needed
• Receipt and budget tracking as needed
• Opportunity to potentially support with family business administrative tasks as the role evolves

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a short intro letter telling us about yourself and why this role is a great fit, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information. Please note that this role requires a background check.

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