Full-time House Manager & Family Assistant | Austin, TX

• →Create and maintain organizational systems throughout the home (kitchen, laundry room, closets, garage, and common areas) with an eye for logic, aesthetics, and ease of use
• →Execute daily household resets: wipe surfaces, load and unload dishwasher, take out trash, clean bottles and other feeding supplies, vacuum in high-traffic areas, put toys and other clutter away, etc.
• →Handle home projects as they come up, with a focus on building proactive and practical solutions (playroom setup, outdoor toy storage, items to hang, etc.), either completing yourself or hiring out as needed
• →Manage children's clothing: seasonal transitions, sizing changes, storage, and donations, coordinating with parents before anything leaves the home
• →Proactively build and maintain a system for managing smoke detectors, changing batteries, and replacing light bulbs
• →Clean humidifiers and air purifiers throughout the home regularly
• →Support event preparation and manage hosting logistics (birthday parties, etc.) as requested
• →Pack and unpack for work travel and family vacations
• →Assist with the family dog as needed (feeding, walking, general pet care), particularly when parents are traveling
• →Care for indoor plants

• Serve as the administrator for childcare coverage between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, coordinating across the lead nanny, family members, and backup sitters
• Facilitate monthly scheduling sessions to map out upcoming coverage needs proactively
• Handle school drop-offs and pickups for the older child on nanny share days (approximately twice per week)
• Provide backup and supplemental childcare as needed throughout the day when nanny coverage has gaps or when an extra set of hands is needed
• Prep backpacks, clothing, snacks, packed lunches, and diaper bag daily, keeping diaper bag consistently stocked and organized

• Handle all household laundry for the full family: sort carefully, follow care instructions for all garments, fold and put away properly
• Special care for garments as needed: hanging dry, ironing, steaming, stain treatment, etc.
• Rotate linens and towels; keep linen storage tidy and well-stocked
• Create and maintain a well-organized and well-stocked laundry area

• Manage both ongoing meal prep services: coordinate deliveries, adjust orders around the family's travel schedule, heat and plate food for the family
• Serve as backup or gap-filler for meal prep services as needed (simple lunch and dinner support)
• Keep the refrigerator stocked with children's daily staples: fresh fruit, yogurt, and other essentials, keeping a close eye on changing preferences and adjusting as needed
• Pack daily lunches for the older child on nanny share days and prepare other food for children as requested
• Batch prep healthy snacks for the children (e.g. muffins) to have on hand throughout the week
• Prepare simple breakfasts for parents as needed, either ad-hoc or made ahead
• Keep the kitchen clean and maintained

• Manage all grocery and household shopping for the family
• Maintain running supply list and proactively monitor/restock when essential items are running low
• Explore and manage subscription services (e.g. Thrive Market) for pantry and household needs
• Manage mail, open and sort packages, break down and recycle boxes, and put items away
• Handle miscellaneous errands throughout the week: returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, etc.

• Manage all existing and new vendor relationships and schedules: deep cleaning crew, landscapers, pool service, pest control, and others
• Manage the household maintenance calendar provided by the builder, tracking daily and quarterly upkeep tasks
• Source, vet, and coordinate new vendors as needed; present solution-based quotes with recommendations
• Keep pool area tidy, organized, and safe (pool maintenance handled by outside service); proactively identify and implement storage solutions for pool-area toys and gear and keep glass pool fence clean
• Serve as primary point of contact for renters at the family's rental property; coordinate and schedule any maintenance or contractor needs as they arise

• Oversee childcare search: source candidates, lead screening interviews, check references, etc.
• Manage the family calendar, planning proactively and comprehensively for childcare coverage and and other family needs
• Coordinate events and book appointments for the family as needed
• Proactively plan support for the family based on work travel, etc.
• Help with family travel logistics: research family- and baby-friendly accommodations, coordinate rental gear, make bookings, etc.

• Own ongoing garage organization including stroller storage, children's gear, gym area, etc.
• Keep garage gym area clean and sanitized
• Handle select hands-on cleaning tasks directly (e.g., fridge deep cleans) and delegate others as needed
• Lead large organizational projects throughout the home (toy rotation, playroom setup, etc.)
• Manage holiday decor rotation and storage

• Schedule, track, and manage routine maintenance for family vehicles
• Keep family vehicles organized and free of clutter/mess
• Coordinate regular vehicle cleans for family vehicles with preferred vendor
• Manage vehicle-related paperwork including registration and insurance tracking

If interested, please submit the following:

• A brief letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this position
• Your updated resume
• At least 3 professional references with contact information

Note that this role requires a background check.

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