Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Childcare and Meal Prep Support)

• →Not a full-time nanny role; childcare is part of a broader household management position
• →Not a deep-cleaning role; professional cleaners are in place
• →Not a passive, task-based role; requires proactive ownership and initiative
• →Not a 9-to-5 static routine; priorities shift with the family’s needs

• Manage safe and reliable transportation for school and extracurricular activities, including pick-ups, ensuring smooth and timely transitions throughout the day
• Provide attentive afternoon care for three children, maintaining a consistent after-school routine
• Support positive behavior and age-appropriate independence by reinforcing established household routines and visual chore chart systems, offering calm, consistent guidance and redirection as needed
• Prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks daily
• Kid-related errands
• Coordinate and communicate with extended family during the parents’ work travel to support smooth day-to-day continuity and consistent household routines.
• Occasional drop-off coverage when parents have early morning work commitments

• Maintain and actively improve existing household organization systems
• Daily resets and prep home for cleaners (1x weekly)
• Light tidying throughout the home: dishes, surfaces, high-traffic areas
• Seasonal swaps: clothing, décor, bedding; donate and coordinate drop-offs
• Event, holiday, and guest preparation
• Packing and unpacking support for travel
• Recycling and trash management, including ensuring bins are at the curb on the appropriate pickup schedule
• Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors as needed

• Prepare school lunches five days per week for all three children
• Prepare simple, healthy dinners for the children
• Light meal prep for the parents (e.g., quick healthy options; proactive, not elaborate)
• Prepare healthy snacks
• Support with weekly and monthly meal planning; generate grocery lists
• Kitchen clean-up and maintenance

• Wash, fold, and organize family laundry
• Ironing, steaming, and special garment care as needed
• Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
• Manage running inventory lists
• Errands: dry cleaning, returns, gift shopping, household supplies
• Mail and package handling; break down boxes as needed

• Fueling/cleaning/organizing vehicles, including daily removal of items from the family vehicle after school pickups
• Weekly interior wipe-down of the family vehicle
• Schedule vehicle maintenance and track registration as needed

• Serve as the on-site point of contact for house cleaners, landscapers, and contractors
• Seasonal outdoor furniture care
• Role covers both the primary residence and the summer property; responsibilities remain consistent across both locations

• Weekly wipe-down of refrigerator interior
• Quarterly deep clean of oven
• Refresh and maintain key areas of the home, including the mudroom, entryway, kids’ play areas, and foyer, ensuring these spaces remain organized, tidy, and guest-ready throughout the day.
• Clean humidifiers and air purifiers as needed
• Organizational projects: toys, gear rotations, closets, drawers

• Calendar management and appointment booking for the household
• Receipt and budget tracking for expenses incurred as house manager
• Event and appointment coordination, including school events, activities, and children's birthday parties
• Monthly planning check-ins with the parents regarding meals, tasks, and upcoming needs

To be considered for this role, please submit a short intro letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.

Employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

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