House Manager & Family Assistant

Title: House Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Chicago, IL (Southport Corridor of Lakeview)

Employment Type: Part-time (10–15 hours/week, 2 days/week)

Proposed Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $28 - $33/hour based on experience

Proposed Schedule: Two days per week, flexible days, Monday to Friday (No weekends required)

Requirements:

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Access to own vehicle (will reimburse for mileage)
• Up to date on vaccines (TDAP, COVID, and flu) due to expected newborn
• Ability to work independently
• Comfort with handling a medium-sized, high-energy dog 

About Our Family:

We're a close-knit family living in the Southport Corridor of Lakeview in Chicago. Our family consists of two parents, a toddler, and our beloved dog. We're all excitedly preparing for the arrival of our second child this May. As we transition into this new chapter of life, we're looking for a supportive partner to help us keep things organized and running smoothly, so we can focus on what truly matters: time together as a family.

We deeply value our family time and understand the importance of creating space to connect, especially as our family dynamics evolve. As a family, we've been intentional about dividing and organizing household responsibilities, and we're looking for someone who can help shoulder the mental load of running a busy home by owning certain categories from concept to execution. We want to keep the tasks that bring us joy and peace, and for the things that take us away from family time, we need someone we can trust to manage them for us.

We are humble in recognizing that we don't have it all figured out, especially with a new baby on the way. We're looking for someone who can help us navigate this period of change with flexibility, a willingness to step in where help is needed, and a proactive approach to managing tasks. We need someone who can observe the needs of our home and family, take initiative, and communicate with us as things shift. Life will change week to week, and we want someone who can be a trusted partner—someone who can go with the flow as we adjust to life with two little ones.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are an organized, calm, and reliable self-starter who can take initiative and manage tasks independently. You thrive in a dynamic home environment and are able to shift responsibilities as our family's needs evolve. You're proactive, trustworthy, and confident in your ability to make decisions, with the practical skills to handle minor household tasks and systems efficiently.

You understand that this role is about more than just following instructions – it's about being a supportive and reliable partner who takes pride in maintaining an organized, peaceful home. You're observant and willing to speak up or make suggestions if you notice areas that could use more support, especially as our family's needs shift. You also have a strong understanding of home systems and enjoy the satisfaction of ensuring everything runs seamlessly.

You take joy in helping others and relieving stress, and you understand that the ultimate goal of this role is to offload some of the mental load from the parents so they can focus more on enjoying their intentional family time. Whether it's overseeing groceries, managing household tasks, or ensuring the family's routines run smoothly, you're excited to be the trusted partner who makes their life easier.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management & Errands

• Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, and other household supplies
• Create and manage running shared household supply lists
• Coordinate and place/pickup orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.) and unpack/put away all household inventory upon delivery
• Run errands: grocery shopping, Target/Costco, returns, dry cleaning, and other miscellaneous errands as needed
• Handle package pickup, mail sorting, and deliveries

Household Management & Organization

• Maintain household organization systems
• Reset and tidy rooms as needed (e.g. load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas), maintaining neatness and prepping home for cleaning services
• Perform light housekeeping (kitchen, bathrooms, and vacuuming) bi-weekly when cleaners are not scheduled
• Prepare guest room (change sheets, clean towels, provide chargers, etc.) for visitor stays
• Serve as point of contact with service providers (e.g., cleaners, handymen) as needed
• Maintain indoor plants, watering weekly

Laundry & Linen Care

• Manage family laundry for one parent, toddler, and future infant (wash, dry, fold, and put away)
• Wash and fold bath towels, kitchen towels, and linens
• Change and wash bed sheets bi-weekly (on weeks when cleaner is not scheduled)
• Keep laundry areas tidy, well-stocked, and organized

Meal Planning & Preparation

• Execute weekly grocery orders based on provided meal planning lists
• Future responsibilities will include assisting with meal prep, including batch cooking and veggie prep as additional support is needed when new baby comes

Pet Care

• Schedule and coordinate grooming appointments (every 2 months) and vet visits (quarterly/as needed) for 5-year old goldendoodle
• Walk dog as requested, with need likely increasing as the family adjusts to a second child. 

Vehicle Management

• Oversee vehicle maintenance, scheduling oil changes, cleaning, and inspections as needed

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Coordinate with service providers and vendors for maintenance and home upkeep, serving as point of contact when on-site
• Manage outdoor property needs, including turning on the irrigation system at the start of the season

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Assist with child-related laundry and errands as outlined
• Occasional opportunities to support date nights in the future

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Clean and maintain household appliances regularly (e.g., humidifiers, CPAP machine)
• Deep clean refrigerator once per quarter, removing all food items and wiping down/sanitizing all surfaces
• Tackle ad-hoc handy tasks like picture hanging and other minor home repairs

How to Apply:

Please submit the following:

• A brief letter explaining why you believe you'd be a great fit for this role
• Your updated resume
• At least 3 professional references with contact information

Note: This role requires a background check.

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