Part-Time Household Manager & Family Assistant Meal Prep

Job Title: House Manager and Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support) Location: Exeter, NH 03833 Employment Type: Part-Time | 10–15 hours per week, 10 hours guaranteed Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM-11:30AM Compensation: $35–$42 / hour Start Date: September 2026 Requirements Maintain a smoke-free environment Fragrance-free Reliable personal transportation required; mileage reimbursement provided for work-related errands 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, and Hepatitis A/B), subject to applicable legal accommodations About Our Family We're a busy, warm, and active household with three young children and two working parents balancing full schedules. One parent works from home regularly, so you'll often share the home during the day. Our house is filled with energy, laughter, and the beautiful chaos that comes with raising a young family. While life is full in the best way, we've reached the point where having the right person supporting our home would make an incredible difference. We have a professional house cleaner who comes twice each month, but we're looking for someone who fills the gap between those visits—the person who notices the little things before they become big things. Someone who naturally resets the kitchen after breakfast, keeps laundry moving without being asked, ensures everyday household supplies stay stocked, and creates a sense of calm through thoughtful organization and consistency. We value someone who takes genuine pride in creating a home that feels welcoming, functional, and ready for whatever the day brings. Our family is warm, respectful, and easy to work with. We believe in open communication, mutual appreciation, and creating a positive work environment where you feel like a valued member of the household. We are hoping to find someone who will become a trusted, long-term part of our family's routine. Who You Are / What We're Looking For You're the kind of person who naturally notices what needs to be done and enjoys taking initiative without waiting for direction. You find satisfaction in the small details that make a home run smoothly—a clean kitchen at the end of the day, neatly folded laundry, an organized pantry, fresh meals prepared ahead of a busy week, and knowing you've made life a little easier for the family you support. You're dependable, proactive, and highly organized, with excellent time management skills and a positive, can-do attitude. You communicate clearly, take ownership of your work, and are comfortable managing multiple priorities throughout the day. Rather than seeing a varied workload as overwhelming, you enjoy the rhythm of moving between different tasks and appreciate that no two days are exactly alike. The heart of this role is maintaining the daily flow of the home. Your primary responsibilities will include completing daily household resets, cleaning up after meals, keeping laundry moving from start to finish, planning and preparing family meals, and maintaining an organized, functional living space. You'll be trusted to recognize priorities, anticipate needs, and create systems that help the household operate efficiently. While this position is primarily focused on household management, we would love to find someone who genuinely enjoys being around young children. There may be occasional opportunities to interact with the kids or lend a hand when appropriate, so a warm, family-oriented personality is important. Above all, we're looking for someone seeking more than just a job. We hope to find a long-term partner in our home—someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys creating order from the everyday, and leaves each shift knowing they made a meaningful difference for our family. Key Responsibilities Household Management and Organization Create and maintain overall household organization systems Daily tidying and resetting of living spaces, including surfaces, dishes, and high-traffic areas Vacuum high-traffic areas and maintain home between scheduled cleanings Refresh mudroom, entryway, and garage periodically Manage general upkeep tasks such as replacing batteries, lightbulbs, and smoke detectors Indoor plant care Packing and unpacking support for family travel Humidifier and air purifier maintenance Laundry & Linens Wash, fold, organize, and put away Linen and bed sheet rotation Keep laundry area tidy and well-stocked Meal Support Support meal planning and light prep (wash, chop, marinate, etc.) for approximately 4 dinners per week, maintaining awareness of family dietary preferences Grocery shopping and pantry restocking Kitchen cleanup Inventory & Errands Manage running household supply lists and restock pantry, fridge, and household essentials Manage household orders and subscriptions Handle returns, dry cleaning pickups, occasional gift shopping, and other errands as requested Mail and package handling, including breaking down boxes Deep Cleaning & Special Projects Occasional deep cleans (oven, baseboards, fridge) Organizational projects as needed (toy closet, pantry, basement, gear storage) Seasonal clothing sort for children — sizing, organization, and donation coordination Family Support Light backup supervision and occasional date night coverage as needed Child-related errands (e.g., picking up supplies for the kids) Administrative & Budget Tracking Receipt and budget tracking for purchases made on behalf of the family during errands Calendar awareness to support household scheduling flow Vendor and Property Oversight Oversee and coordinate with the twice-monthly house cleaning team Seasonal property maintenance Manage outdoor spaces How to Apply Please submit a short intro letter telling us about yourself and why this role is a great fit, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information. 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