House Manager & Family Assistant (with Childcare Support)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Must be authorized to work in the United States
• •Must have reliable transportation
• •Comfortable around dogs
• •Must be able to maintain a smoke-free environment
• •Must be able to engage in kid-related tasks, pick ups/drop offs, and some direct childcare, including occasional overnights
• •Must be able to know how to build trust with a young person, engage with their interests, and offer gentle redirection when transitions get tricky
• •Must be able to lead with kindness and always remain composed, even when they are testing boundaries
• •Must be able to be flexible, a positive role model, and unfazed by the occasional unpredictability that comes with a full household
• •Must be able to support so the home runs smoothly in the background, even on the busiest weeks
• •Must be able to be excited about meal prep, daily tidying, and taking on some responsibility with childcare
• •Must be able to pick-ups/drop-offs as needed
• •Must be able to provide light supervision and backup childcare (including occasional overnights)
• •Must be able to unpack and prep backpacks/clothing/snacks
• •Must be able to create and/or maintain household organization systems
• •Must be able to do daily resets and prep home for cleaners
• •Must be able to do light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
• •Must be able to do seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
• •Must be able to prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
• •Must be able to do occasional event, holiday, and guest prep
• •Must be able to do packing and unpacking support for travel as needed
• •Must be able to change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors as needed
• •Must be able to plan and prep dinners approximately 3 nights per week (chopping vegetables, marinating proteins, having ingredients ready)
• •Must be able to plan and prep school lunches daily
• •Must be able to prepare healthy snacks
• •Must be able to do grocery shopping
• •Must be able to follow dietary needs/preferences
• •Must be able to do kitchen cleanup and maintenance
• •Must be able to spot-treat stains before washing
• •Must be able to wash, fold, and put away family laundry, including linens and towels
• •Must be able to ironing, steaming, and special garment care as needed
• •Must be able to maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area
• •Must be able to contribute to running household supply lists
• •Must be able to restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
• •Must be able to assist with management of household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
• •Must be able to do returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, and other errands as needed
• •Must be able to do mail and package handling including breaking down boxes
• •Must be able to do travel planning and logistics
• •Must be able to be aware of the family calendar
• •Must be able to do event and appointment coordination
• •Must be able to do receipt and budget tracking for household expenses incurred in the role
• •Must be able to do occasional deep cleans as needed (fridge, oven, baseboards)
• •Must be able to do organizational projects as they arise
• •Must be able to refresh garage/mudroom/entry
• •Must be able to oversee cleaners/contractors/landscapers
• •Must be able to do seasonal property maintenance
• •Must be able to manage outdoor spaces
• •Must be able to schedule/take vehicle in for maintenance as needed
• •Must be able to fueling/cleaning/organizing vehicle as needed
• •Must be able to be patient, warm, and wise — someone who brings a unique combination of energy and groundedness
• •Must be able to be proactive, self-directed, and always looking for new ways to step in and help
• •Must be able to feel comfortable making decisions independently, when necessary
• •Must be able to be a natural multitasker, but never sacrifice quality — you can pivot gracefully between tasks, manage multiple priorities at once, and you bring a smile to it all
• •Must be able to be great with kids and genuinely enjoy their company
• •Must be able to be a steady, proactive partner who can step in and keep things moving
• •Must be able to feel like a natural extension of our family team
• •Must be able to create a positive, dependable dynamic with not only adults you interact with, but a 'tween'
• •Must be able to meet them with patience, warmth, and the kind of calm confidence that makes transitions feel easy
• •Must be able to be unfazed by the everyday stuff that piles up fast

Desired Qualifications

• •CPR and First Aid certification preferred