Household Manager / Family Assistant

Job title: Household Manager / Family Assistant

Location: Concord, MA 01742

Employment Type: Part-time, 20–25 hours per week

Schedule:

• Monday 12:00–5:00 PM
• Tuesday 1:00–6:00 PM
• Wednesday 12:30–6:00 PM
• Thursday 1:00–6:00 PM Exact schedule open to discussion with the right candidate.

Compensation: 32–38 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Mileage reimbursement provided for work related driving.

• Maintain a smoke-free environment

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• Fragrance-free

• Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day

• CPR and First Aid certification preferred; willingness to obtain upon hire accepted

• 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 influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations

• About Our Family

• We are a warm, tight-knit family of four based in the Boston area, continuing to build our local roots after relocating a couple of years ago. Our house is a lively, loving hub centered around our two energetic school-age kids (who have very specific culinary preferences!) and our sweet elderly cat, who is a cherished part of our daily life.

• Life in our household is comfortable and welcoming, but our schedule has grown significantly busier. Between one parent’s downtown commute and frequent work travel, and the other balancing a career transition while managing the home, our daily momentum keeps us constantly moving. While we rely on a weekly cook for basic meal prep and biweekly cleaners for deep cleaning, the real heart of our day lies in the ongoing rhythm: managing after-school runs, keeping up with laundry, running errands, and keeping our main living spaces reset.

• We place a high value on home organization, consistency, and a proactive rhythm that keeps stress at bay. We love the idea of welcoming someone into our routine who naturally reads the room, anticipates what needs to be done next, and takes genuine pride in bringing order and ease to our day. More than anything, we want to create a collaborative, supportive space where you feel completely welcomed, deeply appreciated, and set up for success.

• Who You Are / What We're Looking For

• The right person for this role is highly organized, detail-oriented, and takes genuine pride in creating a smooth, well-run home. You bring that same thoughtful care to every task, whether you are folding laundry, organizing weekly schedules, managing household inventory, or planning a balanced week of lunches. Warm, encouraging, and patient with children, you bring a calm, positive energy that aligns naturally with our easygoing household rhythm and keeps the home feeling peaceful.

• You are a true self-starter who naturally reads the room and takes initiative without needing step-by-step direction. You intuitively assess what needs attention, build practical systems that last, and solve daily problems creatively. Whether that means coming up with clever strategies to encourage picky eaters to try new foods, setting up engaging screen-free activities, or establishing an afternoon routine that actually sticks, you take full ownership of your work.

• Adaptable and grounded, you understand that family life does not always go strictly as planned, and you navigate unexpected schedule shifts or changes with grace and ease. You genuinely enjoy supporting a busy family, find real purpose and satisfaction in making a home run seamlessly, and look forward to becoming a trusted, valued partner in our daily lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Household Management & Organization
• Create and/or Maintain household organization systems.
• Daily resets and prep home for cleaners.
• Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas).
• Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding).
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs.
• Event/holiday/guest prep - gift wrapping, set up decor.
• Packing/unpacking for travel.
• Indoor plant care.
• Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.
• Meal Planning & Prep
• Coordinate with and complement the existing weekly chef.
• Assist with preparation for kids dinners.
• Prep school lunches daily
• Grocery shopping.
• Follow dietary needs/preferences.
• Kitchen clean-up and maintenance.
• Create a meal plan for each week.
• Family Support & Child Assistance
• Occasional school pick-ups.
• Light supervision.
• Occasional date night childcare.
• Prep backpacks/clothing/snacks.
• Kid-related errands.
• Laundry & Linen Care
• Wash/fold/organize laundry.
• Ironing/steaming and special garment care.
• Linen rotation.
• Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas.
• Inventory & Errands
• Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies.
• Manage running household supply lists.
• Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target).
• Returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping.
• Mail and package handling.
• Breakdown boxes.
• Ad hoc errands for the household (ex. dropping off library books).
• Pet Care
• Maintain pet supplies.
• Biweekly litter box maintenance if comfortable.
• Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
• Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards).
• Garage, mudroom, and drop-zone refreshes.
• Organizational projects (toys, gear).
• Vendor and Household Oversight:
• Awareness of family calendars and household schedules
• Research/coordinate repairs and quotes.
• Vehicle Management
• Schedule maintenance.
• Fueling/cleaning/organizing vehicles.