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Job Title: Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)
Location: Stamford, CT (06903)
Employment Type: Part-Time; 20-25 hours/week (20 hours/week guaranteed); W2
Schedule: M-F, 3-4 days/week, flexible days/hours
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: $35–40/hour, based on experience
Requirements:
- Maintain a smoke free environment
- Reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided)
- General vaccinations
- Comfort with children and large dogs
- A strong swimmer
About Our Family
We are a busy, multi-generational family with two school-aged children and two energetic dogs. Our home is active and dynamic, and we are seeking a highly organized, warm, and positive Household Manager to help keep everything running smoothly.
We value someone who is efficient, detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and able to stay calm under pressure. You should bring a caring, kind, and energetic presence, with the ability to handle a wide range of tasks and pivot as priorities shift. Flexibility and dependability are essential. We are looking for a proactive, positive individual who can anticipate household needs, take ownership of responsibilities, and provide consistent support. You bring a “no task too big or too small” mentality to helping us maintain a well-organized, harmonious home, which allows us more time for quality family moments.
Who You Are / What We're Looking For
- Warm & Nurturing: Comfortable and caring around children, pets, and older family members, bringing a professional and pleasant demeanor to the household
- Highly Organized: Able to manage household tasks, administrative responsibilities, and schedules with structure and attention to detail
- Proactive & Independent: Takes initiative, solves problems on your own, and anticipates family and household needs before they arise
- Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using shared calendars, task management tools, and technology to coordinate schedules, track errands, and manage communications efficiently
- Flexible & Adaptable: Able to adjust to changing priorities and schedules, with occasional evening or travel support as needed
- Positive & Calm: Maintains a sunny, self-starting attitude in a busy household, keeping a calm and steady presence amidst daily activity
- Collaborative & Communicative: Works as a true partner, keeping open lines of communication and updating parents on task progress
- Detail-Oriented & Reliable: Ensures tasks are completed thoughtfully, efficiently, and consistently, providing peace of mind for the household
Key Responsibilities:
Household Management & Organization
- Create and maintain household organization systems
- Perform daily resets and prepare the home for cleaning service
- Daily tidying: load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high traffic areas, etc.
- Manage seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
- Organize and coordinate donation drop-offs
- Prepare for events, holidays, and guest visits
- Handle packing, unpacking and organizing after travel
- Indoor plant care
Meal Planning & Prep
- Prepare grab-and-go breakfasts, lunches, and snacks 3-4x/week
- Prepare protein-forward, healthy meals 3x/week
- Prep school lunches 3x/week
- Shop for groceries and meal-related items
- Maintain dietary preferences and family nutrition needs
- Clean kitchen post-prep and manage kitchen tidiness
Vendor & Property Oversight
- Oversee cleaners, contractors, landscapers
- Research and coordinate repairs and quotes
- Seasonal property maintenance
- Manage outdoor spaces, such as putting pool vacuum in pool 3x/week
- Skimming pool occasionally
- Water outdoor plants
Family Support & Child Assistance
- Occasional assistance with pick-ups and drop-offs
- Prep backpacks, clothing, snacks for camp/school
- Kid-related errands
Inventory & Errands
- Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
- Manage running household supply lists
- Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
- Returns, managing dry cleaning, gift shopping
- Managing supply of gift items (bags, wrapping paper, etc.) and replenish when needed
- Mail and package handling
- Breakdown boxes
Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
- Coordinate with cleaners to make sure deep cleans occur occasionally
- Refresh entryway and poolhouse/guesthouse
- Organizational projects: family closets, pantry, wine, etc.
- Clean humidifiers and air purifiers
Laundry & Linen Care
- Wash, fold, organize, and put away family laundry
- Rotate linens and towels 2x/month
- Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry area
Pet Care
- Occasional vet/grooming scheduling
- Occasional help with feeding/administering medication
- Letting dogs out in backyard for exercise
Vehicle Management
- Occasional fueling and cleaning of vehicles
- Awareness of registration/insurance
Administrative & Personal Assistance
- Calendar management of household schedules
- Collaborate with the Executive Assistant to manage travel logistics and arrangements
- Manage scheduling of appointments across multiple generations, including grandparent, parents, and kids
- Receipt/budget tracking for expenses incurred as house manager
How to Apply:
Please submit:
- A brief cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for our family
- Your updated resume
- Three professional references with contact information
Please Note: This role requires a background check
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