House Manager

Job Title: House Manager

Location: Richmond, VA 23220

Employment Type: Part-time (20-25 hours per week)

Proposed Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (with flexible start and end times, but consistency expected once hired)

Compensation: $30 - $35 per hour based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements:

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Vaccinations required (general, COVID-19, and flu)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Punctual and dependable
• Comfortable and have a love for working around children and animals

About Our Family:

We are a warm, active family of four located in Richmond, VA. Our household is busy but full of love, with two children, aged 13 and 10, and a variety of pets that make our home unique. We share our home with two cats, a bunny, a hermit crab, and a horse (who lives offsite). Though we love spending time together, our days are usually a whirlwind of school events, activities, and everything else that comes with family life.

Our family thrives in a clean, organized, and calm environment where we can all unwind and connect after busy days. We appreciate structure and routines, but we also value flexibility where we can fit in downtime, family activities, and community involvement. While we have regular help for deep cleaning, we are seeking someone who can take the reins with maintaining household organization, meal planning, and general day-to-day upkeep without needing constant direction.

Our home needs someone who understands the ebb and flow of family life and can handle a mix of routine tasks and special projects. We rely on dependable support to ensure that our home remains a haven for us to relax and recharge. We're looking for someone who is proactive, organized, and has a good sense of the day-to-day operations of a busy home. You'll help us keep our home running smoothly, providing essential support that allows us to focus on the people and activities that matter most.

If you enjoy a structured environment and love being behind the scenes to make family life run seamlessly, we'd love to meet you.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For:

Trustworthy: You are dependable and reliable, with a strong sense of responsibility.

Proactive: You can anticipate needs and take initiative without needing constant direction.

Organized: You enjoy maintaining systems and keeping everything in its place, ensuring the home runs efficiently.

Detail-Oriented: You have an eye for the little things that make a big difference, from organizing closets to managing household supplies.

Self-Sufficient: You thrive in a role where you can take ownership of tasks and complete them with minimal supervision.

Punctual: Time management is important to you, and you respect the family's schedule.

Good Communicator: You are able to communicate clearly and professionally, especially with vendors and tradespeople.

Friendly & Warm: You enjoy being around kids and pets and bring a kind, approachable energy to the home.

Discreet: You understand the importance of maintaining a professional boundary while being part of a family's day-to-day life.

Flexible & Adaptable: You can adjust to the dynamic nature of family life and pitch in as needed with various household tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Household Organization & Maintenance:

• Maintain organization systems throughout the home (pantry, closets, cubbies, bathroom drawers).
• Daily reset: Tidy common areas, including beds, shoes, and countertops.
• Assist with seasonal swaps (clothing, bedding, and decor).
• Prepare the house for the cleaning crew and handle minor tidying tasks.
• Handle miscellaneous projects such as organizing the playroom or donation drop-offs.
• Water outdoor  potted flowers daily during warm weather months.

Inventory & Errands:

• Manage household inventory, including pantry and fridge restocking, removing expired items.
• Handle returns, dry cleaning, and other household errands.
• Coordinate online orders for household supplies (Amazon, Costco, Target).
• Breakdown boxes and assist with general household organization.

Meal Support:

• Plan and prep 4-5 meals per week.
• Grocery shopping for ingredients and coordinating meal prep.
• Light kitchen clean-up and organization.

Laundry & Linens:

• Wash, fold, and organize laundry for a family of four.
• Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas.
• Handle linen rotation and other laundry-related tasks as needed.

Family Support:

• Pet care: Feed and clean pet areas, including cats, bunny, and other animals.
• Maintain cleanliness of pet areas and assist with pet sitting when the family is out of town.
• Manage pet supplies and ensure the bunny's food and habitat are well-maintained.

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects:

• Complete deep cleaning tasks such as refrigerator, freezer, oven, and washing machine maintenance.
• Seasonal deep cleaning of baseboards, and other specialized areas.
• Assist with toy rotation, art room organization, and other special projects.

How to Apply:

Please submit:

• A short letter introducing yourself and explaining why you'd be a great fit.
• Your updated resume.
• Three professional references with contact information.

This role requires a background check.

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