House Manager & Family Assistant (with Light Meal Prep Support)

Job Title: House Manager & Family Assistant (with Light Meal Prep Support)

Location: Tampa, FL 33614

Employment Type: Part-Time (20–25 hours/week)

Proposed Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $30–35/hour, based on experience

Requirements:

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Must be proactive, detail-oriented, and organized
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

Proposed Schedule:

• Core Hours: Monday–Friday, 1:00–5:00 PM
• Occasional flexibility required for school activities (4:00–6:30 PM) and availability on weekends as needed is a plus.

About The Family:

We are a vibrant, active family living in Tampa, FL, with four energetic children aged 11, 8, 6, and 4. Our home is full of life, laughter, and the occasional chaos that comes with raising a busy family. When we're not juggling school, extracurriculars, and family activities, we love to spend time together traveling. We believe in creating an environment where our children can grow, explore, and develop their passions while maintaining a well-balanced, organized home. Despite our busy schedules, we are committed to creating a warm, organized, and structured environment where our kids can grow, learn, and thrive.

We're looking for a warm, reliable House Manager and Family Assistant to join our team. This role will provide the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our household by ensuring everything runs smoothly. You'll be the backbone of our home, keeping it organized, managing logistics, supporting meal prep, and occasionally stepping in with childcare. This role will give you the unique opportunity to support our family's daily rhythms while making a real impact in our home. You'll be the behind-the-scenes hero who keeps everything organized, from managing household logistics to providing light meal prep and occasionally assisting with childcare. We value flexibility and a proactive attitude—someone who can think ahead, anticipate needs, and make life easier for us all. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about helping families succeed, we'd love to have you on board!

Who We're Looking For:

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Is highly organized and able to manage multiple aspects of the household at once.
• Takes a proactive approach and can anticipate needs without being asked.
• Is detail-oriented, with a focus on maintaining a tidy, clutter-free, and organized home.
• Is flexible and adaptable, as the family's needs may shift week-to-week.
• Is discreet and professional, able to provide thoughtful recommendations while also taking direction respectfully.
• Is comfortable with a warm but professional relationship with the family and children.

Key Responsibilities:

Household Management & Organization:

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in both the primary and secondary homes, ensuring a "resort-ready" appearance.
• Reset and tidy rooms daily; maintain overall neatness, ensure hope is prepped for cleaning services.
• Handle light laundry, including steaming wrinkled items and occasional ironing.
• Manage household inventory (groceries, toiletries, supplies).
• Supervise and coordinate with service providers/vendors (e.g., handymen, cleaners, landscapers)
• Assist with vendor coordination (pool care, maintenance, etc.).

Inventory Management & Errands:

• Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, household supplies
• Create and manage running household supply lists
• Oversee and manage Amazon orders and package handling
• Run errands: grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping

Meal Planning & Preparation:

• Support meal planning and prep healthy balanced meals and snacks for adults and kids a few times per week.
• Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, and kitchen clean-up.

Pet Care:

• Walk and care for the 20-25 lb Cavapoo when the family is absent.
• Coordinate vet and grooming appointments.
• Keep pet supplies stocked and organized.

Family Support & Child Assistance:

• Occasional pick-ups/drop-offs for school and extracurricular activities.
• Assist with prepping school bags, snacks, and meals for kids.
• Provide backup childcare support when needed - if both parents are headed to various events and there needs to be another driver.

Vehicle Management:

• Schedule and oversee maintenance, oil changes, and inspections
• Ensure vehicles are fueled, cleaned, and organized
• Track registration, insurance, and service schedules

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support:

• Provide assistance for hosting family events and guest preparations.
• Help coordinate and execute holiday plans and activities to include additional appointments as needed.
• Help with travel planning, scheduling and logistics.
• Awareness of family calendar & sending of reminders.

How to Apply:

If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Please ensure to be ready to include the following:

• A short letter explaining why you believe you would be a great fit for this position.
• Your updated resume.
• At least 3 professional references with contact information.

This role requires a background check.