House Manager & Family Assistant

Job Title: House Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Reston, VA 20191

Employment Type: Part-time (12-15 hour)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2.5 hours/day, flexible timing; with occasional weekend childcare for date nights as needed

Compensation: $28-30/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements:

• Can maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Comfortable with large a large dog (labradoodle)
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required

About Our Family:

We are a busy family of three-two full-time working parents, an 18-month-old son, and a friendly large labradoodle. We value quality time together and want to enjoy each other's company without being overwhelmed by household tasks. We believe in building systems that streamline and simplify our daily routines, allowing us to focus on what truly matters. We value organization, cleanliness, and efficiency, and we're seeking someone who can help maintain order in our home. Our ideal candidate is reliable, proactive, and able to create a smooth, harmonious home life-so we can spend less time on logistics and more time together as a family.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For:

You are energetic, detail-oriented, and proactive-someone who thrives when there's always something to do. You're comfortable juggling multiple responsibilities and love creating systems that keep everything running smoothly. You have a project manager mentality and can see tasks through from start to finish independently. With a positive attitude and strong intuition, you can read the room and understand what needs to be done without constant direction. You're a self-starter who handles daily household operations with ease and tackles special projects confidently. You bring excellent organizational skills, clear communication, and adaptability to meet the family's evolving needs. A long-term commitment is preferred, as we're looking for someone who will grow with our family and provide lasting support. Your focus on maintaining an organized, efficient home helps our family spend less time on logistics and more time doing what matters most-being together.

Key Responsibilities:

Household Management & Organization

• Reset and tidy rooms daily, maintain overall neatness
• Load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high traffic areas
• Take weekly garbage and recycling bins to the curb
• Create and maintain household organization systems (closets, storage, pantry, toys)
• Conduct seasonal swaps (clothing, bedding, décor); sort and declutter household items as child grows and coordinate donation drop-offs
• Prepare for family events, holidays, and guest stays
• Supervise or coordinate with service providers/vendors (e.g., handymen, cleaners, landscapers)
• Maintain indoor plants

Pet Care

• Manage daily pet care for dog
• Walk the dog daily (30 minutes) Monday-Friday
• Clean paws/wipe down after walks
• Take dog to vet/grooming appointments as needed
• Keep pet supplies organized

Laundry & Linen Care

• Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry (clothing, bedding, towels)
• Iron, steam, and prepare outfits as needed
• Manage linens: bi-weekly rotating bedding, refresh towels, restock essentials
• Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked with supplies
• Handle special care for delicates and manage dry cleaning
• Establish and maintain regular cadence of dry cleaning, both drop off and pick up, with special requests as necessary

Inventory Management & Errands

• Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, and household supplies
• Create and manage running household supply lists
• Coordinate and manage household orders (Amazon, Wegmans, HelloFresh, etc)
• Run errands: grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning
• Handle package pickup, mail sorting, and deliveries

Meal Planning & Preparation

• Plan and prep healthy weeknight meals/snacks for adults
• Prep HelloFresh meals 3x weekly, 1x weekly batch-cooking
• Prep simple grab and go breakfast for adults on weekdays
• Prep milk and appropriate snacks for child
• Shop for groceries and meal-related items
• Follow family preferences for healthy, natural food-focused and protein-forward meals
• Clean kitchen post-prep, maintain kitchen tidiness

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Occasionally schedule and supervise service providers (cleaners, contractors, landscapers)
• Research and coordinate repairs, maintenance, and quotes
• Manage routine upkeep across the property
• Serve as primary contact for vendors or guests

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Help with child-related laundry and errands
• Prepare snacks for school
• Occasional school pickups and afterschool childcare
• Provide occasional childcare for date nights and weekends

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Tackle occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, washer/dryer etc.)
• Maintain and refresh specific zones (entryways, basement)
• Clean humidifiers, washing machines, and air purifiers monthly
• Organize special projects: toy storage, household organization, seasonal decorations

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Support planning and logistics for travel, guests, and special events, including advance preparation and home readiness

How to Apply:

Please submit a brief introduction letter, updated resume, and at least 3 professional references with contact information.

This role requires a background check.