House Manager (Meal Prep and Occasional Childcare)

• →Support the morning routine: assist with breakfast, help children get ready, prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks to reduce scrambling before school
• →Provide occasional, flexible school drop-off support when both parents have scheduling conflicts (school approximately 15-minute drive; around 9:00am start)
• →Serve as backup childcare when a child is unable to attend school; comfortable providing light supervision, snacks, activities, and transitions while parents adjust their schedules (not a primary caregiver role)
• →Manage nut allergy protocols diligently in all food handling and prep
• →Party and activity planning for children

• Maintain existing organization systems and improve as needed; manage ongoing rotation of children's clothing, gear, and toys as kids grow
• Coordinate decluttering and donation drop-offs, including managing Facebook Buy Nothing group workflow
• Execute daily resets: dishes, dishwasher, surfaces, and tidying after the morning rush
• Prep home ahead of weekly cleaner visits
• Handle light tidying, vacuuming high-traffic areas, and keeping common areas functional throughout the week
• Swap batteries for home devices including cameras in children's rooms
• Deep clean of washer and dryer on regular basis

• Keep laundry moving and put away, with priority on children's clothing and items
• Adult laundry folded and organized as schedule allows
• Weekly wash and reset of towels and bed linens

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household consumables (soap, toilet paper, cleaning supplies)
• Maintain running household supply lists and proactively flag low stock
• Handle returns, package drop-offs (UPS, etc.), and local errands within the area
• Break down boxes and manage mail and package intake
• Walk to store to pick up groceries as needed

• Meal prep approximately twice per week- think batch cooking
• Children: maintain a rotating pasta options ready to portion and go
• Adults: prepare simple proteins (chicken, salmon, shrimp) and sauteed vegetables for easy assembly throughout the week
• Prep simple school lunches (e.g., pasta portioned into insulated containers)
• All food prep must be nut-free; nut allergy protocols must be followed at all times
• Kitchen clean-up and maintenance after cooking sessions

• Occasional coordination of routine family vehicle maintenance (e.g., oil changes)

• Manage household and children's calendar updates, including last-minute schedule changes
• Track school newsletters and communications; flag relevant dates and action items
• Coordinate appointments (medical, household) and manage scheduling friction
• Support travel packing and unpacking for children; occasional support for second-home trips as a nice-to-have

• Occasional deep cleaning tasks: fridge, oven, humidifiers, air purifiers
• Organizational refresh projects for toys, gear, and shared spaces as needed
• Maintain household consumables throughout the home

• Serve as primary point of contact for weekly cleaners, including scheduling, communication, and payment coordination
• Coordinate contractors, repair quotes, and service providers as needed (approximately quarterly)

Please submit a short intro letter telling us a bit about yourself and why this role is a great fit, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information including phone and email. This role requires a background check.

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