Part-time House Manager & Family Assistant (Brecksville)

Part-time House Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Brecksville, OH 44141

Employment Type: Part-Time, 10-15 hours per week (10 hours guaranteed)

Schedule: Approximately 2 daytime shifts per week (between hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM) with Monday serving as the core anchor day. No evening or night shifts required, but additional hours will be available for date nights and occasional travel pending employee interest/availability. Schedule may flex seasonally (summer, fall/spring, school year).

Compensation: $30-$35 per hour, commensurate with experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States
• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Fragrance-free when working in the home
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• 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 Tdap and MMR), subject to applicable legal accommodations
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain prior to start)

About Our Family

We are a busy, warm, and wonderfully chaotic family of seven, with five amazing children ranging in age from two years old (twins) to 11. Our home is full of energy, laughter, and the beautiful noise that comes with raising a big family: singing, movement, hosting, and lots of love. Life here is full, and that's exactly how we like it. One parent works full-time and travels frequently for work, and the other is a former educator who is fully dedicated to the kids and home and who would love to reclaim a few hours each week for the things that bring her joy.

Our family cares deeply about kindness, and as parents we try hard to model that for our kids every day. We pride ourselves on forming long-lasting relationships with the household support we already have in place, and are excited to find someone who will complement our existing village.

We are looking for someone who can bring fresh structure to areas that have gotten away from us, and help this household run more smoothly so we can all be more present in the ways that matter most.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are a confident, self-directed professional who doesn't need to be told twice. You walk into a home, assess what needs to happen, and make it happen without waiting for a task list or hand-holding. You're a systems thinker who finds genuine satisfaction in bringing order to chaos, and you take pride in the kind of behind-the-scenes work that makes a household run like clockwork. You also love kids, and ideally have some experience working in a home with children.

You are warm and personable, but you know how to hold professional boundaries and manage your own role with integrity. You're the kind of person who can gently take something off someone's plate before they even realize they need the help and you do it in a way that makes people feel supported, not managed. You are reliable to your core. If you say you'll be there, you're there on time, prepared, and ready. You thrive in an environment that's loud, loving, and full of little kids. Chaos doesn't rattle you; it energizes you.

You are solutions-oriented, proactive, and bring ideas to the table. You think ahead to what the week will need, flag things before they become problems, and approach projects with a finish-it-completely mentality. Bonus if you love a good organizational project and don't mind diving into a storage room that needs a total overhaul.

Key Responsibilities

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Create and maintain household organization systems throughout the home, including closets, cupboards, storage areas, and seasonal items
• Execute daily and weekly resets to keep the home running smoothly (dishes, wiping surfaces, picking up clutter, vacuuming high-traffic areas, etc.)
• Coordinate clothing hand-me-downs between children and prepare items for donation
• Monitor outdoor storage areas and assist with garage and outdoor toy maintenance
• Process and organize produce as it comes in; rotate fridge items to reduce waste

Family Support

• Provide regular backup childcare, approximately one 2-3 hour window per week, especially for the younger children
• Serve as backup for pickups and drop offs on occasion/as requested
• Availability for occasional date nights preferred
• Opportunity to travel with the family a few times per year for additional compensation

Inventory & Errands

• Manage household inventory to maintain a well-stocked pantry, fridge, and supply closet without over-ordering or duplicating
• Handle Amazon and other returns
• Process and put away incoming packages; break down and dispose of boxes
• Manage running household shopping lists and subscriptions
• Assist with large Costco runs one to two times per month, including unpacking and organizing

Laundry & Linens

• Manage kids' laundry and miscellaneous laundry: washing, folding, and putting away
• Implement a more efficient and organized laundry system for a large, active family
• Handle stain treatment and sorting by wash cycle requirements
• Manage linen closets and coordinate with existing household support on linen rotation
• Keep laundry areas tidy and well stocked

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Tackle ongoing organizational projects: attic clothing bins, holiday decoration storage (including a large collection of seasonal decor and trees), toy and gear organization
• Manage seasonal swaps for clothing, bedding, and mudroom items (e.g., transitioning from summer gear to winter gear and back)
• Occasional deep cleaning tasks as needed (fridge, oven, baseboards) in coordination with existing cleaning support