House Manager & Family Assistant

House Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Redondo Beach, CA (90278)

Employment Type: Part-Time | Approximately 15–20 hours per week

Schedule: 3–4 days per week (Tues/Thurs required), approximately 2:00–7:00 PM PT

Compensation: $30–$36/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable personal transportation and a clean driving record required; mileage reimbursement provided for work-related driving.
• Must reside within approximately 30 minutes of the Redondo Beach area.
• Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including COVID-19 and influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Must be comfortable and enjoy working around young children and a senior dog.

About Our Family

We are a busy, active family based in the South Bay area of Los Angeles with two children, ages eight and four, and a beloved senior dog. Both parents work full days outside the home, with one parent on a hybrid schedule and the other working in-office full-time, so afternoons and evenings are the busiest part of our day. Our children are spirited, active, and involved in activities, and we have established routines and systems that help keep family life running smoothly.

We value a calm, organized home and the time we get to spend together as a family. We're looking for someone who can become a trusted extra set of hands—helping keep the house reset, staying on top of laundry and meal preparation, supporting the kids' routines, and taking care of the many small details that can otherwise pile up at the end of a busy day. Our ideal support allows us to spend less time catching up on household tasks and more time being present with our children and enjoying our evenings together.

Who You Are

You are proactive, highly reliable, and naturally organized. You don't need to be handed a detailed to-do list every time you walk through the door. You can assess what needs attention, prioritize your time, and get to work. You notice when the laundry needs to be folded, the pantry is running low, the dishwasher needs to be unloaded, or the kids' backpacks need to be ready for tomorrow, and you take care of those details without waiting to be asked.

You are efficient, task-focused, and comfortable balancing household responsibilities with kid-related needs. You're warm and patient with children, while also being confident enough to keep routines on track. You communicate clearly and directly, take pride in doing things well, and are comfortable working independently while respecting the family's established systems and preferences.

Above all, you are dependable, punctual, and take genuine ownership of your work. You bring a calm, steady presence to the home, understand the importance of professional boundaries, and are the kind of person a family can trust to walk in, see what needs to be done, and simply handle it.

Key Responsibilities

Laundry & Linens

• Washing, folding, and organizing laundry on a regular basis
• Keeping the laundry area tidy and fully stocked
• Linen rotation as needed
• Ironing/steaming as needed

Meal Support

• Prepare approximately 3 dinners per week following family dietary preferences; a flexible approach is welcome, including fresh cooking, batch cooking, or partially prepped meals
• Prepare school snacks/drinks for children as needed
• Complete grocery shopping, kitchen clean-up, and maintenance

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Provide light supervision and back-up childcare
• Packing and unpacking for kids' travel
• Prepare backpacks, clothing, and snacks
• Extracurricular activity transport as needed
• Afternoon school pickup and drop-off as needed
• Occasional backup childcare coverage for date nights or schedule gaps

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Maintain household organizational systems and daily resets
• Light tidying, dishwasher unloading, and light vacuuming in high-traffic areas
• Keep the home in good shape between house cleaner visits
• Dog waste pickup in the backyard on a regular basis
• Assist with seasonal or holiday setup as needed

Inventory & Errands

• Pantry, fridge, and household supply restocking; maintain a running supply list
• Occasional donation drop-offs, returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping
• Mail and package handling, including bringing packages in and breaking down boxes

Pet Care

• Feed the family's senior dog and let her out in the backyard
• Occasional scheduling of vet or groomer appointments and pet supply ordering as needed

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleaning of fridge, oven, microwave, and baseboards as time allows
• Garage, entryway, toy room, and closet organization projects as needed
• Clean humidifiers and air purifiers as needed

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your background and why this role is a great fit, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information. This role requires a background check.

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