Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Location: Washington, DC 20024

Employment Type: Part-Time (25-30 hours per week/20 hours guaranteed)

Schedule: 5 days per week (Monday - Friday); 2:30pm-7:30pm

Compensation: $32-$35 per hour based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• Maintain a smoke-free environment

• Reliable transportation

• Comfortable around animals (we have an energetic, large dog)

• CPR and First Aid certified, or willingness to obtain certification

• 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 Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis A/B, COVID-19, and annual influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

• About Our Family

• We are a busy family of four with a lively yellow Labrador, living in the heart of Washington, DC. Both parents work demanding professional schedules and we have two young children at home, an infant and a toddler who is starting pre-K this fall. We also have a wonderful live-in au pair who primarily cares for the baby during the day.

• Our evenings are where the real action happens. Between pickups, dinner, bath time, and bedtime routines for two kids at very different stages, the 5:00-8:00 PM window can feel like a sprint. We've built good systems and have support in place, but we need a steady, capable person to tie it all together in the evenings and keep the household humming.

• We are a warm, close-knit family who values calm, structure, and consistency — especially for our kids. We're looking for someone who wants to grow with us long-term, through au pair transitions and all the changes that come with young children. Our Lab is enthusiastically friendly and a big personality in his own right, so a love of dogs is a genuine must.

• Who You Are / What We're Looking For

• Our ideal candidate is calm, steady, and self-directed. You don't need to be told what needs doing once you've learned the household — you notice and act. You're nurturing with children and know how to hold a gentle but firm line with a strong-willed preschooler without escalating. You bring structure and quiet confidence into the evening routine rather than adding to the noise.

• You're equally comfortable cooking a healthy dinner, managing a household supply list, and doing a quick reset of the common areas. You read the room well — you can have a warm, easy rapport with the family while also knowing when it's time to put your head down and get things done. Reliability is a non-negotiable for our family. You show up when you say you will, communicate proactively, and bring the kind of dependable presence that lets two working parents exhale. Overall, you are someone looking to build a lasting, meaningful relationship with a family, growing alongside their children and evolving with their household needs over the coming years. Experience working alongside other household staff is a plus, and a genuine love of dogs is a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Household Management & Organization

• 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

• Assist with event/holiday/guest prep as needed

• Packing and unpacking for travel as needed

• Manage indoor plant care

• Family Support & Child Assistance

• Assist with pick-ups from preschool (within walking distance)

• Light supervision and back-up childcare

• Prep backpacks, clothing, snacks as needed

• Assist with kid-related errands as needed

• Meal Planning & Prep

• Plan and prepare approximately 2 dinners per week, fully cooked and ready-to-eat

• Manage grocery shopping (Whole Foods Delivery)

• Follow dietary needs/preferences (plant-based)

• Kitchen cleanup after meal prep and maintain kitchen tidiness

• Inventory & Errands

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies

• Manage household supply lists

• Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target/Whole Foods)

• Assist with returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping as needed

• Assist with mail and package handling

• Breakdown boxes from weekly subscription deliveries

• Laundry & Linen Care

• Organize and put away laundry (delivered by laundry services bi-weekly)

• Special garment care, including ironing and steaming

• Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas

• Pet Care

• Feeding the dog once per day

• Daily dog walk for approximately 30 minutes during shift

• Assist with scheduling vet and grooming appointments

• Administer medications (once monthly)

• Maintain pet supplies

• Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Maintain awareness of family calendar (including household schedules)

• Receipt and budget tracking for expenses incurred as House Manager

• Support event and appointment coordination as needed

• Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)

• Refresh entryway

• Organizational projects (toys, gear, closets, pantry)

• Vehicle Management

• Assist with maintenance schedule for family car as needed

• Fueling, cleaning, and organizing family vehicles as needed

• Vendor & Property Oversight

• Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers

• Coordinate and schedule repairs through home warranty service as needed

• Seasonal property maintenance

• Manage outdoor spaces (including watering plants)