Full-Time House Manager

• School Year (September - May): Monday through Friday, approximately 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 4:00 PM during the school year, with some flexibility as household needs arise.
• Summer Months (June - early August): The family anticipates the summer schedule evolving over time as they determine where support is most valuable after working together.
• Bonus: Occasional overnight support (1-4 nights), every 2-3 months when parents travel

• →Wash, fold, and put away laundry for the entire, following the family's specific preferences for how items are handled
• →Take off bedding and remake beds and refresh towels on a weekly basis
• →Coordinate dry cleaning pickup and drop-off; receive and put away items on return
• →Maintain tidy, well-stocked laundry rooms (there are two: one upstairs for the kids, one downstairs for the primary suite)

• Perform a full daily reset of the home: dishes, surfaces, light vacuuming of high-traffic areas, trash
• Maintain and uphold the existing organizational systems throughout the home; restock containers and supplies as needed
• Reset outdoor spaces regularly: patio furniture, pool area, sports equipment, beach towels
• Identify and address household hot spots (kitchen counter/bar area, garage)
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and vendors; be present to let them in and ensure work is completed properly
• Handle light handyman tasks: replacing batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, and similar items; make runs to the hardware store as needed

• Handle deep cleaning tasks not covered by the weekly house cleaner: refrigerators (multiple), oven, baseboards, and similar
• Clear and reset kitchen counters and garage on a weekly basis
• Take on organizational projects as they come up
• Assist with seasonal or holiday prep as needed (a decorator handles primary holiday installations)

• Maintain and restock all household fridges weekly (pantry fridge, upstairs media room fridge, home office fridge, bar fridge -- each with its own distinct inventory)
• Manage running household supply lists; restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies on an ongoing basis
• Handle Amazon, Costco, and Target orders; bring in packages daily, open and put items away, break down boxes for recycling
• Handle returns (reboxing, label printing, FedEx/UPS drop-off)
• Sort and flag important mail for the household
• Occasional gift shopping as needed

• Shop for groceries weekly, ideally consolidating across preferred stores (Whole Foods for produce and healthy items; Target for kids' snacks and household staples)
• Prepare approximately 2–3 dinners per week: healthy, balanced meals with a protein, vegetable, starch, and bread component; one-pot meals are welcome
• Ensure fresh produce and cut fruit are stocked and prepped weekly
• Organize groceries in the fridge upon return from shopping
• Support event and dinner party prep: setting the table, staging linens and glassware, coordinating with the family's prospective chef; handle cleanup the following day
• Dietary note: One family member has a severe seafood allergy and does not eat gluten.

• Prep backpacks, sports gear, uniforms, and after-school snacks (particularly for the younger child); create snack packs for use between school and activities
• Manage school-related communications and last-minute requests (e.g., supplies needed the next day, treat days, etc.)
• Handle ad hoc school or activity drop-offs and pickups on an as-needed basis (approximately once or twice per month)
• Provide backup childcare support for occasional evenings (approximately once or twice per month)
• Schedule and coordinate kids' appointments; vet and grooming appointments can be grouped in as well
• Maintain read-only visibility into the family calendar to anticipate weekly needs and stay ahead of scheduling

• Schedule and coordinate service appointments for family vehicles; handle drop-off and pickup
• Coordinate detailing for primary vehicles every two weeks
• Use personal vehicle for day-to-day errands; family vehicle available when transporting children

• Pack for family members per itinerary provided by the family (outfit-based packing)
• Manage full unpacking upon return: sorting, initiating dry cleaning, laundering, and returning all items to their proper place
• Coordinate grocery deliveries and local logistics for other family properties prior to arrival as needed

Please submit:

1. A short intro letter telling us a bit about yourself and why this role resonates with you
2. An updated resume
3. 3 professional references with name, relationship, and contact information.

This role requires a background check.

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