Full-time House Manager/Family Assistant with Childcare & Meal Prep Support

• Core Schedule (School Year): Monday - Friday until 6:00 PM, start times flexible (approximately mid-morning)
• Summer hours may shift to approximately 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM pending childcare needs
• Flexibility is important in this role. All schedule changes will be mutually agreed upon in advance.

• →Maintain and evolve the household's existing organizational systems throughout the home, including newly added space from a recent remodel
• →Perform daily resets throughout the home, ensuring all common areas (bathrooms, mudroom, main living spaces) are tidy and orderly: load and unload the dishwasher, wipe down surfaces, pick up clutter, empty trash, maintain robot vacuums, etc
• →Manage seasonal clothing transitions for all children, including intake of hand-me-downs from friends, organization of labeled bins, and coordination of donation drop-offs
• →Swap seasonal items in and out of storage (e.g. school uniforms and winter gear)
• →Care for indoor plants throughout the home
• →Proactive replace and maintain stock of batteries, light bulbs, supplies, etc. throughout the home
• →Support with packing and unpacking for family travel
• →Assist with event and guest prep for occasional gatherings hosted at the home
• →Keep the family vehicle clean, fueled, and organized

• Wash, fold, and put away laundry for all six family members, including school uniforms
• Wash and rotate bedding and towels
• Maintain a well-stocked and organized laundry area
• Wash dog bedding every other week in coordination with grooming days

• Plan and prepare approximately three dinners per week — ranging from ingredient prep to full meal execution
• Maintain staples for daily breakfast and batch prep breakfast items (muffins, etc.)
• Prepare a daily school lunch for the youngest child
• Process and prep produce (wash, chop, store) for accessible snacking
• Manage grocery shopping (mix of in-person and online)
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen

• Maintain a shared household supply list and restock pantry, fridge, and household essentials
• Manage Amazon subscriptions and household orders
• Handle mail and packages: sort, open, organize, and break down boxes
• Run miscellaneous errands including returns, dry cleaning drop-off and pickup, and occasional gift shopping as requested

• Provide safe and reliable transportation for children: school pickups, activity drop offs, and various appointments throughout the week
• Supervise and provide age-appropriate engaging care for children after school and during school closures; level of childcare may flex during summer months depending on camp schedules
• Prepare snacks and gear for after-school activities
• Oversee and reinforce children's routines in the mudroom and other household chores, guiding kids to manage their own spaces rather than doing it for them
• Opportunities for very occasional travel with the family may be presented, pending candidate availability and interest

• Perform periodic deep cleaning tasks including fridge, oven, baseboards, and shower areas on a regular cadence and delegate to cleaning team as needed
• Swap out air purifier filters and replace furniture filters monthly
• Maintenance and care of robot vacuums
• Develop and implement organizational systems throughout the home as the household continues to evolve post-remodel

• Maintain automatic feeder and water
• Walk or accompany the dog (pending comfort level; dog is typically off-leash on property)
• Coordinate biweekly grooming appointments and transport and manage vet appointments as needed
• Maintain pet supplies

• Serve as the on-site point of contact for vendors, contractors, and service providers; meet them at the home and be available as needed
• Manage delegation to the current cleaning crew and/or assist with onboarding a new crew; hold the cleaning service accountable to household standards
• Sweep and clear outdoor deck and patio areas using a light electric leaf blower
• Manage seasonal put-away/take out of outdoor and lake items at the close/opening of the season

• Maintain awareness of the household's shared calendar (Skylight); add events as needed and proactively remind parents of upcoming appointments, school events, and activities
• Track receipts and spending for household expenses on designated cards

Please submit:

1. A short intro letter
2. An updated resume
3. 3 professional references with contact information.

This role requires a background check.

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