House Manager & Pet Sitter

House Manager & Pet Sitter

Location: Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Employment Type: Part-time, 12-18 hours per week

Schedule: 3-4 days per week, Monday-Thursday. Flexible hours between 8:30am - 4:00pm

Compensation: $30-35/hour per hour for House Management. $1,000 per week for house/pet sitting when the family is out of town

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation
• Available for overnight house sitting 1 week a month, including holiday availability (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, etc.)
• Prior professional dog care experience preferred
• Background check required

About Our Family

We are a lively, easygoing family of four in Lake Oswego that loves being together, laughing often, and keeping a cozy, calm home base amid a busy life. We have two teens and two much-loved pets, and we spend a lot of time on the water and traveling, so our weeks can shift from relaxed routines at home to quick, well-orchestrated departures and returns. We value clear communication, curiosity, and kindness, and we aim to create a home where everyone feels respected, comfortable, and free to be themselves. We are looking for someone who can support the systems we have in place, help our home run smoothly when we are here, and provide thoughtful, attentive care for our pets when we are away.

Who You Are

You’re warm, friendly, and a naturally social person who can think on your feet when plans change quickly. You take initiative and can confidently run household tasks, but you also know when to step back and follow the family’s lead. You’re flexible and easygoing, able to adapt to a dynamic schedule and shifting priorities. You’re organized and detail-oriented, and you enjoy creating simple systems that keep a home running smoothly.

You communicate clearly (especially via text), and you’re comfortable coordinating with others, including the family’s work assistant, vendors, and guests when needed. Most importantly, you help create a home where everyone feels welcomed to be themselves, respected, and safe, and you bring a steady, supportive presence to the day-to-day.

Prior household management event planning and/or professional live-in pet care experience are a plus and would be a valuable asset in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Pet Care

• Daily walks for the family dog
• Feed the dog and cat on work days
• Maintain pet supplies
• Be available for monthly, live-in pet/house sitting, including holidays and weekends

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Create and/or maintain household organization systems
• Daily resets and prep home for cleaners every Friday
• Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
• Occasional Seasonal swaps (clothing, holiday décor, bedding)
• Prepare and coordinate for occasional donation drop-offs and Facebook Marketplace sales
• Event/holiday/guest prep
• Packing/unpacking for travel
• Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.

Inventory & Errands

• Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
• Manage running household supply lists
• Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
• Returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping
• Mail and package handling
• Breakdown boxes

Meal Support

• Plan weekly meals for the entire family (breakfast, dinner, and leftovers)
• Light prep work: washing vegetables, chopping, portioning ingredients
• Kitchen cleanup and weekly fridge purge (removing old items, organizing)
• Grocery shopping

Family Support

• Support family calendar management, including coordinating with the Executive Assistant as needed
• Light travel planning and logistics
• Receipt/budget tracking from errands
• Occasionally setting and confirming appointments and events
• Research venues and coordinate logistics for special events (graduation parties, milestone birthdays, holiday gatherings, fundraisers)
• Day-of event prep and support

Laundry & Linens

• Fold and organize parents’ laundry

Vehicle Upkeep

• Seasonal scheduled maintenance
• Occasionally, fuel, organize, and re-stock one family vehicle

Deep Cleaning

• Seasonally refresh garage/mudroom/entry
• Occasionally clean humidifiers/air purifiers