House Manager & Family Assistant

House Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Linden Hills, Minneapolis, MN 55410

Employment Type: Part-time, 20 hours per week

Schedule: Two days per week (Mondays and Wednesdays preferred), 7:30 AM 5:30 PM

Compensation: $3540/hour, based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Valid drivers' license
• CPR and First Aid Certified preferred, but not required

About Our Family

We are an active, down-to-earth family of four living in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis. Our two boys, ages 8 and 6, are energetic, independent, and involved in school, sports, outdoor play, and neighborhood activities. Life in our home is full in the best way hockey practices, gymnastics, bike rides, family dinners, and busy work schedules all happening at once. We value healthy living, kindness, simplicity, and creating a calm, organized home where everyone can enjoy life a little more.

Both parents work full-time in demanding yet flexible careers that occasionally require travel. We already have a strong support system in place, including nearby family and household vendors for cleaning, lawn care, and snow removal, but we've realized that having the right additional support at home would give our family more breathing room and allow us to be more present with our kids and personal interests outside of work.

Our home is warm, informal, and relationship-driven, and we're looking for someone who can naturally become part of the rhythm of our household. The ideal fit is proactive, personable, organized, and comfortable taking ownership without needing constant direction. We value someone who notices what would make the week run more smoothly, communicates openly, and genuinely enjoys helping an active family stay organized, cared for, and running well behind the scenes.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

• Proactive and self-directed you naturally notice what needs attention and take initiative without needing constant oversight.
• Organized and resourceful you enjoy creating order, keeping systems running smoothly, and finding practical solutions to everyday household needs.
• Warm, personable, and low-key you're friendly and engaging, while also respectful of family space and comfortable working independently.
• Adaptable and team-oriented you're happy jumping between a variety of responsibilities, from school pickups and errands to meal prep, laundry, tidying, and household organization.
• Comfortable communicating openly you ask thoughtful questions when needed, keep everyone informed, and appreciate clarity and collaboration.
• Reliable and consistent you take pride in following through, being dependable, and helping create a calm, well-run home environment.
• Looking for meaningful, long-term work you genuinely enjoy supporting families and find fulfillment in making everyday life easier and more manageable behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support

• Pick up younger child at 7:45 AM and drop off at school in St. Paul by 8:15 AM
• Pick up from aftercare and provide light supervision at home until parents are home
• Provide occasional evening or date night childcare as needed
• Oversee after-school snacks and homework routines

Meal Support

• Plan and prepare four dinners per week: two hot and ready to eat, two prepped for later in the week
• Handle all grocery shopping including creating lists, placing orders, pickup, and restocking
• Prepare healthy snacks such as pre-cut fruits and vegetables and portioned bulk items
• Batch prepare packed lunches for summer camps (four or more lunches per week when possible)
• Work toward full meal planning autonomy with a focus on simple, healthy meals including proteins, carbs, and vegetables
• Accommodate food allergies in the household

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Complete daily resets including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas, taking out garbage, recycling, and compost, and also prep home for cleaning service visits
• Maintain high-traffic areas including front porch, basement entry, and bathrooms
• Organize and maintain systems in the pantry, fridge, kitchen cabinets, linen closets, and mudroom areas
• Manage toy rotation and decluttering projects
• Handle seasonal clothing sizing for the kids
• Deep clean on a rotating basis (fridge, oven, baseboards, sweep garage, basement home gym, clean out toaster, descale coffee maker and clean coffee grinder)
• Assist with event/holiday/guest prep including prep guest bedroom(s) and bathroom(s)
• Unpacking travel for the family
• Clean and maintain humidifiers and air purifiers, including filter replacement
• Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.

Laundry & Linens

• Complete laundry from start to finish including sorting, washing, drying, folding, and putting away
• Run multiple loads on working days to keep the family caught up
• Manage linens and towels on a weekly or biweekly rotation
• Keep laundry area tidy and stocked with supplies

Inventory & Errands

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
• Manage household orders and subscriptions
• Handle mail and packages from pickup through unboxing, recycling, and putting items away
• Manage dry cleaning drop-off and pickup
• Handle returns as needed

Vehicle Upkeep

• Taking vehicles in for detailing services

Outdoor Spaces

• Maintain backyard including picking up toys before lawn service, cleaning outdoor toys, and organizing storage
• Upkeep of trampoline, swing set, and grills
• Clean, cover, and maintain outdoor furniture

How to Apply

Please submit:

-A short intro letter

-Updated resume

-Three professional references with contact information.

This role requires a background check.

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