Household Manager & Family Assistant
$62,400–$72,800 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$62,400–$72,800 yearSmall
Part TimeSmall
Job Summary
Manage full-cycle laundry, maintain household organization systems, and oversee inventory and errands including restocking the pantry and coordinating deliveries. Provide backup childcare and school coverage, handle daily dog walks, and supervise cleaners and contractors during service visits. Coordinate vehicle maintenance, manage household subscriptions, and track receipts and expenses. This role requires reliable transportation, CPR certification, and up-to-date vaccinations. Schedule includes Monday through Thursday shifts with 16–20 hours per week. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour.
Required Qualifications
- Reliable, personal transportation
- Maintain a smoke-free environment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including COVID-19 and flu)
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
- Fragrance-free when working in the home
- Naturally takes initiative and enjoys staying one step ahead
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly organized
- Detail-oriented
- Enjoys dogs and is happy to help with their day-to-day care
- Enjoys being part of a family environment
- Comfortable working alongside others, especially in partnership with an established nanny
- Genuinely loves children
- Open to stepping in for occasional backup childcare when needed
- Warm, adaptable, and professional
- Collaborative spirit
- Positive attitude
- Takes pride in being a trusted partner to the family
- Manage running household supply lists
- Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
- Assist with returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, and grocery shopping
- Mail and package handling
- Oversee occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
- Refresh and maintain mudroom and entryway
- Clean and maintain air purifiers and humidifiers
- Organizational projects for toys, gear, and seasonal storage
- Backup school pickup and drop-off coverage as needed
- Provide light supervision / back-up childcare
- Assist with kid-related errands
- Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers during service visits
- Coordinate scheduling for repairs and appointments
- Light outdoor maintenance: wiping down outdoor furniture, tending to outdoor plants, and seasonal property upkeep
- Daily dog walks (approximately 30 minutes) or backyard playtime during shift
- Schedule and transport for vet or grooming appointments as needed
- Schedule routine maintenance
- Fueling/cleaning/organizing vehicles
- Assist with tracking registration/insurance as needed
- Awareness of shared family calendar
- Provide proactive reminders for household-related events and appointments
- Appointment coordination and scheduling support
- Receipt and budget tracking for expenses incurred as house manager
- Background check
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with laundry management (wash, fold, organize linens)
- Ironing, steaming, and special garment care skills
- Linen rotation and maintenance experience
- Creating and maintaining household organization systems
- Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
- Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
- Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding, toys)
- Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
- Assist with event/holiday/guest prep
- Thoughtfully rotating toys to keep play spaces fresh, engaging, and easy to manage for young children
- Restocking pantry, fridge, and household supplies
- Managing household supply lists
- Managing household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
- Assisting with returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, and grocery shopping
- Mail and package handling including box breakdown
- Overseeing occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
- Refreshing and maintaining mudroom and entryway
- Cleaning and maintaining air purifiers and humidifiers
- Organizing toys, gear, and seasonal storage
- Backup school pickup and drop-off coverage
- Providing light supervision / back-up childcare
- Assisting with kid-related errands
- Overseeing cleaners, contractors, and landscapers during service visits
- Coordinating scheduling for repairs and appointments
- Light outdoor maintenance: wiping down outdoor furniture, tending to outdoor plants, and seasonal property upkeep
- Daily dog walks (approximately 30 minutes) or backyard playtime
- Scheduling and transporting for vet or grooming appointments
- Scheduling routine maintenance
- Fueling/cleaning/organizing vehicles
- Assisting with tracking registration/insurance
- Awareness of shared family calendar
- Providing proactive reminders for household-related events and appointments
- Appointment coordination and scheduling support
- Receipt and budget tracking for expenses incurred as house manager
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