Part-Time House Manager / Family Assistant

Part-Time House Manager / Family Assistant Location: Arden Hills, MN 55112 Employment Type: Part-Time | 15–20 hours per week (15 hours guaranteed) Schedule: Ideal schedule is two weekdays per week, with Fridays as the anchor day and Tuesdays preferred. Some flexibility is available, including the option to add hours on Wednesdays as needed. Additional hours may be available during parent travel. Compensation: $30–35/hour, commensurate with experience. Start Date: ASAP Requirements Valid driver's license and clean driving record Reliable personal transportation (mileage reimbursement provided) Must be authorized to work in the United States Maintain a smoke-free environment, and be free from the odor of tobacco, marijuana, smoke-related substances while performing job duties Maintain a fragrance-free presence (no strong perfumes or scents) 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. CPR/First Aid certified, or willing to obtain prior to start date Comfortable working alongside and providing backup care for young children, including newborns About Our Family We are a busy and quietly intentional household in the north metro of the Twin Cities. Both adults work demanding careers outside the home, with schedules that can shift unexpectedly. We have two young children at home, including a toddler exploring the world and a newborn who keeps us happily on our toes. We are Type A in how we like our home to run — systems, order, and follow-through matter to us — and while life with small children has made it hard to stay ahead of everything, we are always working toward a calmer, more organized home. We value honesty, reliability, and kindness above everything else. Our household is calm and low-key. We are not loud or high-energy people, and our kids thrive with steady, grounded adults around them. We have a weekly cleaner and a nanny focused on infant care, and we are looking for someone to fill in the operational gaps that make the biggest difference in our day-to-day. We are health-conscious and environmentally mindful — we prefer glass food storage over single-use plastic, and we keep a well-stocked, intentionally run kitchen. The right person will step into a household that already has good bones and help us maintain and grow the systems we have in place. Who You Are / What We're Looking For You are someone who walks into a space, notices what needs to be done, and handles it without being asked twice. You are organized and detail-oriented, but never rigid — you understand that a household with young children requires flexibility and a calm presence when things shift. Others describe you as quietly capable: you build trust through consistency and follow-through, not flash. You may be coming from a nanny background and are ready to step into a more household-focused role, or you may already have strong house management experience. Either way, experience with newborns or infants is a meaningful plus. You take ownership of your work, communicate proactively, and genuinely care about the families you support. Key Responsibilities Family Support Provide occasional backup transportation for school pickups and drop-offs, primarily when a parent is traveling Light childcare supervision and backup care as needed Pack and unpack for children (and accompanying gear) for family travel Household Organization & Maintenance Perform daily resets: load and unload dishwasher, wipe down surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas, etc. Prep home for the weekly Thursday cleaner Maintain and evolve existing household organization systems Manage seasonal clothing transitions as kids grow: sort, store, and coordinate donation drop-offs for outgrown items Rotate and organize toys and books for the younger child as seasonally and developmentally appropriate Assist with occasional holiday decor takedown and storage Support preparation for hosting guests (overnight or events) as occasionally requested Deep Cleaning & Special Projects Periodically deep clean fridge, oven, and baseboards Regularly clean and maintain humidifiers and air purifiers Own ongoing organization and maintenance of mudroom and other hotspots for clutter throughout the home Inventory & Errands Collaborate with family to manage grocery and household supply orders or in-store shopping as needed Track household and baby supply inventory to prevent running low on essentials Run miscellaneous errands as requested (e.g. occasional returns) Bring in packages and break down boxes for recycling Meal Support Batch-prep proteins (slow cooker chicken, salmon, etc.) for adults to pull from throughout the week Process and chop produce as groceries arrive Batch-prep breakfasts and lunches in advance for adults (overnight oats and similar) Prep lunch ingredients for the toddler (chopped and ready to pack); snacks prepped and ready for after-school Awareness of macros a plus Laundry & Linens Manage laundry for all family members: wash, dry, fold, and put away Adult laundry approximately weekly; children's laundry approximately every five days Wash and rotate linens and towels on a regular cadence Keep laundry area tidy and well-stocked with supplies #J-18808-Ljbffr