House Manager & Family Assistant

• →School drop-offs and pick-ups as needed
• →Back-up childcare when needed
• →Prep backpacks, and snacks
• →Be familiar with the children's weekly activity schedules to support smooth daily transitions

• Learn and maintain established household organization systems throughout the home, including cupboards, closets, craft areas, and common spaces
• Daily resets: dishes, surfaces, light tidying, vacuuming high-traffic areas, making beds
• Prepare the home for weekly cleaners and create punch lists for targeted tasks (refrigerator, oven, baseboards, etc.) to ensure completion
• Seasonal clothing, décor, and bedding swaps
• Coordinate donation drop-offs
• Assist with event, holiday, and guest preparation
• Help with packing for family travel; unpack and process laundry upon return
• Indoor plant watering (once per week)
• Replace batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries as needed
• Bring trash cans in and out on collection days
• Handle incoming mail and packages; break down and recycle boxes

• Maintain and restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies
• Manage running shopping lists and place household orders (Amazon, Costco, Target)
• Process Amazon returns and handle post office runs
• Put away dry cleaning
• Assist with gift shopping as needed

• Prep healthy snacks for children (cut fruit, vegetables, etc.)
• Prepare school lunches
• Ingredient prep on Thursdays or Fridays to support weekend cooking
• Grocery runs to local stores for supplemental items or missed ingredients and put away groceries
• Kitchen clean-up and maintenance throughout the week

• Wash, fold, and organize household laundry
• Minimal ironing or steaming as needed
• Linen rotation: put out fresh sheets for cleaners to swap, rotate towels 1-2 times per week
• Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas

• Coordinate family vehicle drop-offs at the service center for routine maintenance as needed

• Occasional pantry and refrigerator purging
• Garage and entryway refreshes
• Clean humidifiers and air purifiers; replace filters regularly
• Outdoor upkeep: knock down cobwebs, wipe down patio furniture, clean the BBQ area, hose off and dry outdoor cushions
• Manage outdoor spaces between scheduled vendor visits

• Schedule and transport the family cat to routine vet appointments (nail trimmings every six weeks); coordinate pet-related logistics
• Change litter box daily
• Maintain pet supplies (keep litter in stock)

• Research and coordinate contractor quotes for ad hoc repairs
• Schedule and oversee recurring vendor visits: HVAC (twice yearly), tree trimming (annually), window washing (every six months, including holiday light installation and removal)
• Oversee landscapers and other contractors as needed

• Research and book travel logistics, tickets, and tours for family trips
• Schedule medical and other appointments for children
• General household administrative tasks as needed

Please submit a short intro letter telling us about yourself and why this role is a great fit, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with current contact information. Please note that this role requires a background check.

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