Job Description

House Manager / Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Washington, D.C. (DMV Area)

Job Title: House Manager / Family Assistant (With Meal Prep Support)

Location: Washington, D.C., 20016

Employment Type: Part-time, approximately 15 hours per week

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, preferably 1:00pm - 6:00pm | occasional flexibility for overnights with notice

Compensation: $35-$40 per hour, commensurate with experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required; mileage reimbursement provided for work-related errands when using personal vehicle.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Candidates are required to be 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), subject to applicable legal accommodations
• Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day.
• Must be comfortable with dogs

About Our Family

We're a busy, warm household in Northwest D.C. with three kids and a beloved family dog who rotate in and out on a week-on/week-off schedule. Our home has its own rhythm, and Fridays in particular are a pivot point — the transition day when one week ends and another begins. When the kids are here, the energy is full and active; when they're not, there's still plenty to keep things running smoothly for the week ahead.

Working from home while the house is in motion means that we need someone reliable and proactive to keep things humming behind the scenes. We already have some wonderful support in place, including biweekly cleaners and a crew of regular vendors who help keep things maintained. What we're missing is the steady, trusted presence who keeps everything on track and take ownership of what happens in between.

We've had wonderful long-term household support in the past, and we know what a difference the right person makes. We value people who are dependable, thoughtful, and willing to take initiative. The right person will become a trusted part of our household and someone we can rely on to notice what needs to be done and follow through.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

The right person for this role is someone who walks into a home and immediately starts noticing what needs attention — not because you were told to, but because that’s just how you operate. You’re “Type-A” — organized, grounded, and professional, with a natural instinct for creating systems and maintaining them.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is proactive, not reactive, and takes initiative without waiting to be asked. You are ready to tackle a to-do list or a specific project, while also being able to prioritize what makes the household run smoothly on a day-to-day basis — meal prepping, resetting and tidying high traffic areas, staying on top of laundry, and keeping the house stocked with essentials.

You're warm and nurturing by nature, and comfortable being a calm, competent adult presence in a home with active kids. You communicate clearly and efficiently, and you're someone who wants to show up consistently and grow into a trusted, long-term role. You take pride in your work and bring the same level of care to a grocery run as you do to a bigger organizational project. You fully understand what comes with a household management role and can see what needs attention, take ownership of it, and find your rhythm in our home.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support

• Handle occasional school pickup and activity drop-off/pickup
• Organize playdates and activities on school half-days and days off
• Research camps, programs, and activities for school breaks
• Rarely, provide overnight childcare during heavy parent travel periods

Household Management and Organization

• Conduct daily resets of entry way and other “drop zones”
• Tidy between cleaner visits (dishes, surfaces, high-traffic areas)
• Maintain current household organizational systems and proactively identify areas for improvement
• Handle seasonal tasks including clothing swaps and décor storage coordination
• Coordinate and oversee donation drop-offs
• Assist with occasional event, holiday, and guest prep
• Packing and unpacking for travel as needed
• Indoor plant care

Meal Planning & Prep

• Prepare 4-5 dinners per week (either batch-cooked or fresh), coordinating around freezer inventory
• Prepare fresh “grab and go” snacks for family, as well as keeping the pantry stocked
• Weekly clean out of fridge, to include expired food and spot clean when necessary
• Maintain a tidy and clean kitchen after meal prepping

Laundry & Linen Care

• Handle laundry for the entire house, including washing, folding, and putting away
• Handle occasional ironing, steaming, and seasonal garment care
• Rotate linens; strip and prep beds on Fridays ahead of cleaner visits
• Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas

Inventory & Errands

• Prepare grocery list and grocery shop for meals and family essentials, including pantry and drink fridge staples, and preferred lunch ingredients
• Maintain running household supply list and purchase as needed
• Handle returns: print labels, box items, drop off
• Handle mail and packages, including breaking down boxes
• Drop off dry cleaning occasionally
• Handle kid-related errands, such as preparing for school activities or birthday parties

Pet Care

• Take family dog out and clean up pet waste
• Maintain pet supply inventory and purchase as needed
• Schedule and transport to grooming appointments as needed
• Schedule vet appointments as needed
• Track and administer monthly heartworm medication

Vehicle Upkeep

• Take the family vehicle to the car wash as needed
• Coordinate routine vehicle maintenance scheduling as needed

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Manage and maintain the shared Google Calendar; add school events, appointments, and activities
• Maintain awareness of school communications and flag upcoming needs
• Coordinate vendor and contractor appointments; be on-site for visits when I am unavailable

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Deep-clean the fridge periodically
• Organize and consolidate outgrown kids' gear, sports equipment, and seasonal items
• Clean up pet accidents as they occur
• List and manage items for sale on Facebook Marketplace
• Perform small, regular home maintenance tasks, such as cleaning wall scuffs

Outdoor Maintenance

• Cover outdoor furniture as needed
• Maintain bird feeders and bird baths as needed

How to Apply

Please submit a short intro letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information. This role requires a background check.

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