House Manager / Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Washington, D.C. (DMV Area)

• →Handle occasional school pickup and activity drop-off/pickup
• →Organize playdates and activities on school half-days and days off
• →Research camps, programs, and activities for school breaks
• →Rarely, provide overnight childcare during heavy parent travel periods

• Conduct daily resets of entry way and other “drop zones”
• Tidy between cleaner visits (dishes, surfaces, high-traffic areas)
• Maintain current household organizational systems and proactively identify areas for improvement
• Handle seasonal tasks including clothing swaps and décor storage coordination
• Coordinate and oversee donation drop-offs
• Assist with occasional event, holiday, and guest prep
• Packing and unpacking for travel as needed
• Indoor plant care

• Prepare 4-5 dinners per week (either batch-cooked or fresh), coordinating around freezer inventory
• Prepare fresh “grab and go” snacks for family, as well as keeping the pantry stocked
• Weekly clean out of fridge, to include expired food and spot clean when necessary
• Maintain a tidy and clean kitchen after meal prepping

• Handle laundry for the entire house, including washing, folding, and putting away
• Handle occasional ironing, steaming, and seasonal garment care
• Rotate linens; strip and prep beds on Fridays ahead of cleaner visits
• Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas

• Prepare grocery list and grocery shop for meals and family essentials, including pantry and drink fridge staples, and preferred lunch ingredients
• Maintain running household supply list and purchase as needed
• Handle returns: print labels, box items, drop off
• Handle mail and packages, including breaking down boxes
• Drop off dry cleaning occasionally
• Handle kid-related errands, such as preparing for school activities or birthday parties

• Take family dog out and clean up pet waste
• Maintain pet supply inventory and purchase as needed
• Schedule and transport to grooming appointments as needed
• Schedule vet appointments as needed
• Track and administer monthly heartworm medication

• Take the family vehicle to the car wash as needed
• Coordinate routine vehicle maintenance scheduling as needed

• Manage and maintain the shared Google Calendar; add school events, appointments, and activities
• Maintain awareness of school communications and flag upcoming needs
• Coordinate vendor and contractor appointments; be on-site for visits when I am unavailable

• Deep-clean the fridge periodically
• Organize and consolidate outgrown kids' gear, sports equipment, and seasonal items
• Clean up pet accidents as they occur
• List and manage items for sale on Facebook Marketplace
• Perform small, regular home maintenance tasks, such as cleaning wall scuffs

• Cover outdoor furniture as needed
• Maintain bird feeders and bird baths as needed

Please submit a short intro letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information. This role requires a background check.

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