Family Assistant / Household Manager

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable transportation required; mileage reimbursement provided.
• Infant CPR and First Aid certified, or willingness to obtain.

We’re a warm, welcoming family navigating an exciting new chapter as we settle into life with our new little one. Our home is a busy and loving place, and we value creating an environment that feels comfortable, organized, and ready for whatever the week brings. With a young baby at home, we’re adjusting to new routines and looking for someone who can help bring a little more ease and balance to everyday life. One parent travels regularly for work and works from home when not traveling, while the other is home with our little one and looking forward to gradually returning to her work outside the home. We also have a sweet, friendly family dog who is very much part of our household.

We take pride in our home and love having family and friends visit to spend time with us, and we enjoy being able to open our doors and make people feel at home. We appreciate the details that make a household feel welcoming, from a well-stocked kitchen and freshly laundered clothes to thoughtfully organized spaces where everything has a place. We’ve had great organizational systems in place in the past, and we’re excited to find someone who can help restore and maintain that sense of order as our family grows and our needs evolve.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys being the steady, thoughtful presence behind the scenes. The start of our week will be especially helpful for resetting the home, preparing a few healthy staples for the week, catching up on laundry, and getting organized for the week ahead. Other days may involve errands, restocking household essentials, tackling an organizational project, or helping us prepare for guests. While household management is the primary focus, there will also be opportunities to care for our baby for a short period when an appointment or work commitment comes up. We value flexibility and understand that each week may look a little different, so we’re hoping to find someone who enjoys variety and can naturally move between tasks as priorities shift.

Most of all, we want this to feel like a positive, collaborative relationship. We appreciate someone who takes pride in their work, communicates openly, and genuinely enjoys making life easier for a family. We hope to find someone who will become a trusted, consistent part of our household and grow alongside us.

You’re naturally organized, proactive, and someone who takes pride in creating order and making life easier for the people around you. You enjoy organizing spaces, managing laundry, running errands, preparing for the week ahead, and anticipating what a family needs before they have to ask. You’re excited by the opportunity to build on those skills in a position with a greater focus on household management, while still feeling comfortable providing occasional care for an infant.

You have a warm, calm, and easygoing presence, along with a strong sense of initiative. You notice what needs attention, take ownership of tasks, and feel confident maintaining existing systems while offering thoughtful ideas for making them even more effective. Whether you’re getting the house back in order after a busy weekend, making sure household essentials are replenished, or coordinating the little details that keep family life moving, you approach your work with care and follow-through. You’re trustworthy, adaptable, and comfortable working independently without needing constant direction.

You also understand the importance of reading the room and being a thoughtful presence in a family’s home. When a parent is home with the baby, you’re comfortable working quietly and independently in the background, giving the family space while still being available when needed. You can shift gears when priorities change, welcome feedback, and communicate in a natural, friendly way that builds trust.

Above all, you’re looking for a relationship built on trust, open communication, and consistency. You enjoy being a reliable partner to a family, take pride in the little details, and appreciate a role where your contributions make a meaningful difference every week. If you love creating calm out of chaos, bringing organization to a busy home, and helping a family enjoy their home and time together a little more, this could be a wonderful position for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain existing household organization systems
• Light daily tidying including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Prepare the home ahead of biweekly cleaning visits
• Coordinate seasonal clothing swaps as needed (adults and baby)
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs and pickups
• Assist with event, holiday, and guest preparation
• Handle routine home maintenance tasks such as changing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors

• Provide light backup childcare for infant when the primary caregiver is at appointments
• Handle child-related errands as needed

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
• Manage running household supply lists
• Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, supplements, and others)
• Handle returns, dry cleaning drop-off and pickup, mail, and package management
• Break down boxes regularly

• Batch cook simple, healthy staples for the week (chicken, turkey, sweet potatoes, rice, etc.)
• Grocery shopping
• Follow household dietary preferences (no cilantro)
• Kitchen clean-up and general maintenance

• Wash, fold, and organize laundry for the family
• Ironing and steaming as needed
• Rotate bedding and towels weekly
• Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked

• Walking the family dog, as needed
• Be present at home during monthly mobile grooming visits
• Administer monthly flea and tick medication, as needed
• Maintain pet supplies

• Help source a car detailer
• Schedule and track vehicle maintenance
• Assist with fueling and keeping family vehicles organized and clean
• Track registration and insurance

• Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
• Refresh of garage, mudroom, and entryway as needed
• Clean and maintain humidifiers and air purifiers; manage recurring air filter orders and replacements
• Organizational projects for toys, gear, and growing baby items

• Oversee coordination with cleaners, contractors, and landscapers
• Research vendors, coordinate repairs, and gather quotes for renovation projects (current projects include keypad locks, new pavers, and back exterior work)
• Seasonal property maintenance
• Manage outdoor spaces including porch sweeping and upkeep

• Assist with setting up and maintaining a family calendar system
• Track receipts and household expenses incurred while on the clock

Please submit a short intro letter telling us a little about yourself and why this role is a good fit, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information.

Please Note: This role requires a background check.

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