House Manager

House Manager

Location: St. Paul, Minnesota 55116

Employment Type: Part-time, 15 hours per week

Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; approximately 4 hours per day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM; if it works for the candidate, a short shift on Mondays to help set priorities for the week and get a jump start on some of the tasks

Compensation: $25-$30 per hour (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license
• 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, MMR, Hepatitis A/B, COVID-19, and annual influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
• Willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification if role evolves to include childcare support

About Our Family

We are a busy and energetic family of four in St. Paul, with two children, ages 9 and 4. Our household has a clear rhythm - early mornings with school drop-offs, structured workdays, and after-school activities, balanced with family dinners and evening routines. Both parents work in hybrid roles with occasional travel, so we value consistency, organization, and thoughtful planning to keep our home running smoothly. We prioritize quality family time and a calm, orderly environment where children can learn responsibility and everyone feels supported. We're looking for someone who can take ownership of household management, create sustainable routines, and ease our mental load so we can focus on work, family, and meaningful time together.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are proactive, organized, and collaborative, with a love for creating systems that support a structured and balanced home. You can anticipate needs, take initiative, and suggest improvements to keep the household running efficiently. You thrive in a lively environment, modeling respectful and kind behavior for children, and can seamlessly integrate into our family's daily rhythm. For the right person, this role may evolve over 612 months to include some childcare support, such as pickups and drop-offs. Above all, you appreciate and contribute to a home that values routine, balance, and intentional family time, helping everyone feel calm, supported, and connected.

Weekly Priorities

• Full ownership of all family laundry: wash, dry, fold, and put away (including clothes, and weekly linen changes and regular towel rotation)
• Meal Prep support:
  • Plan 3-4 dinners per week based on family schedule
  • Shop for groceries (mix of Shipt delivery and in-person shopping)
  • Prep ingredients so family can finish cooking when home, Prepare batch lunches for parents for the work week (typically 6 lunches, adjusted for travel)
  • Weekly overnight oats for parents
  • Maintain pantry staples and fridge essentials
• Daily reset of main floor (primary focus area)
  • Empty dishwasher in morning, light tidying, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas, take out the trash
  • Prep house for monthly cleaning crew
• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies (primarily through Amazon, Target, and Shipt)
• Coordinate with family's shared Gmail calendar and Skylight calendar
• Schedule doctor and dentist appointments for family

Those core daily and weekly responsibilities come first, but once handled, we welcome support in other areas based on time, energy, and household needs that week, including:

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Create and maintain organizational systems for pantry, shoes, closets, and toys
• Ensure everything has a designated spot
• Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors as needed
• Maintain indoor plants
• Deep cleaning: fridge, oven, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker descaling
• Filter replacements and routine appliance maintenance
• Clean and maintain humidifiers and air purifiers

Inventory & Errands

• Handle returns
• Medicine and prescription pickups
• Mail and package handling: bring in, unbox, break down boxes, put items away
• Coordinate donations and maintain donation box system
• Electronic recycling drop-offs

Vehicle Upkeep

• Schedule maintenance for family vehicles (one gas, one electric)
• Coordinate service appointments (dealers offer pickup and delivery)
• Fuel gas car on remote work days (Monday/Friday)

Administrative Support

• Be point of contact for vendors (pest control, window cleaning, HVAC)
• Be present when vendors need home access
• Identify issues, schedule repairs, coordinate with vendors, communicate costs

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Basement storage organization
• Garage organization: research and sketch out plan for family approval
• Seasonal tasks: patio setup, outdoor furniture cleaning, cushion storage

Family Support (as role evolves)

• Travel support: prepare suitcases, packing cubes, maintain packing lists, handle unpacking and laundry upon return
• Potential future responsibilities may include pickups, drop-offs, and occasional date night coverage

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A short introduction letter
• Updated resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references.

This role requires a background check.

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