Professional House Manager & Family Operations Assistant | Part-time | Sycamore, IL

• →Wash, fold, and put away laundry for the full household
• →Special garment care: hang dry all athletic wear, spot treat and care for sports uniforms, and follow all general care guidelines
• →Wash and rotate sheets and towels on a weekly basis
• →Keep laundry areas tidy and well stocked

• Prepare 3-4 family dinners per week based on a provided meal plan, ranging from full cooking to ingredient and component prep
• Plot meals throughout the week to align with family Skylight calendar (e.g. crock pot meal for a busy sports evening)
• Process and prep produce (wash/chop/properly store) so it is ready to use throughout the week
• Create grocery lists and place orders for delivery or pickup based on provided recipes and monitoring the pantry and fridge stock
• Follow family preferences: higher protein, vegetables at every meal, simple and wholesome
• Handle kitchen clean-up and maintain a tidy kitchen throughout the day

• Perform daily resets: dishes, wiping counters and surfaces, general kitchen and common area tidying between weekly cleaner visits
• Maintain and support household organization systems throughout the home
• Manage seasonal clothing transitions for the kids, pulling out-of-season and outgrown items and organizing for donation
• Assist with packing and unpacking for sports weekends and family travel, including gear, dry goods, and suitcases
• Care for approximately indoor plants and water outdoor plants in summer months
• Assist with light event and hosting prep for Thanksgiving and occasional gatherings (pool cookouts, etc.)

• Perform regular fridge cleanouts and occasional deep cleans of oven, baseboards, and interior windows as needed
• Dust and vacuum the basement on a recurring basis
• Organize and maintain the basement pantry overflow area, including dry goods, paper products, and cleaning supplies; flag and discard expired items
• Organizational projects as requested

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies and distribute from basement storage throughout the home as needed
• Maintain a running list of pantry and household goods (including pet supplies)
• Handle returns, gift shopping, donation drop-offs, and miscellaneous errands as needed
• Occasionally drop off or pick up the dog from daycare
• Manage mail and package handling: sort mail, unpack deliveries, put items away, flag time-sensitive items (including refrigerated items)
• Make UPS/FedEx runs with receipt documentation as needed
• Break down and recycle boxes

• Provide backup school drop-off and pickup as needed (not primary)
• Offer light onsite presence and supervision during brief periods when a parent steps out

• Support rental properties as requested: deposit checks, collect monthly deposits, drop keys to vetted tenants, etc
• Opportunity to grow in hours and scope for rental property support
• Travel to second property approximately one hour away for organizational or cleaning support on very rare basis

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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