Household Manager & Personal Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Household Manager & Personal Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Location: Alexandria, VA 22301

Employment Type: Part-time, 12–20 hours per week (12 hours guaranteed)

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: 30-35/hour commensurate with experience

Schedule: Weekday mornings preferred; flexible on specific days and times.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• Maintain a smoke-free environment

• Reliable transportation; valid driver's license preferred for errands

• Current CPR certification, or willing to obtain

• Comfortable working around toddlers and pets

• 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, subject to applicable legal accommodations

• Completion of a confidentiality agreement (NDA) required

• About Our Family

• We’re a busy, welcoming household with two working parents, a young child, and two beloved pets. Both parents have demanding careers, and travel is a regular part of our lives. We have a lot going on, and we’re looking for someone who can help bring a little more ease and organization to the everyday details of running our home.

• We already have wonderful support in place, including a nanny who handles childcare during the day and a cleaning crew that comes monthly. What we’re looking for now is someone who can take ownership of the household tasks that happen in between. From meal planning and grocery shopping to errands, organization and tidying, this person will help make sure the details are handled and the home continues to run smoothly.

• 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

• You're warm, dependable, and naturally proactive, someone who takes real satisfaction in knowing things are taken care of. Once you understand how our household runs, you're comfortable managing your responsibilities independently, keeping track of the details, and following through.

• You're organized and good at creating and maintaining systems that make everyday life easier. You are happy to make sure everything is in its place. You communicate clearly, ask questions when something is unclear, and enjoy learning how a family likes things done. You have a real interest in food and cooking, and the idea of building out a rotating dinner menu with intention and creativity excites you.

• You're open-minded, compassionate, and thoughtful in the way you interact with others. You have good social awareness and can read the room — knowing when to be conversational and engaged, and when the situation requires more professionalism. You're comfortable around young children and pets. At the same time, you understand this is a household management and personal assistant role, and you're someone who can see what needs attention, take ownership of it, and find your rhythm within our home.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Planning & Prep

• Plan 5 dinners per week, determining which meals to fully prepare, prep ahead, or leave for the family to prepare; simple options like crockpot meals are welcome

• Grocery shopping (online or in-store as needed)

• Kitchen cleanup and maintenance after cooking and prepping

• Household Management & Organization

• Create and maintain household organization systems

• Daily resets: dishes, clearing surfaces, putting things in their place

• Prep home for 2x monthly house cleaner visits

• Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)

• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs

• Packing/unpacking for travel

• Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.

• Inventory & Errands

• Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies

• Manage running household supply lists

• Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Target)

• Handle dry cleaning runs and other errands as needed

• Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and organize laundry

• Maintain linen rotation

• Keep laundry area tidy and well-stocked

• Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)

• Clean humidifiers/air purifiers

• Organizational projects

• Pet Care

• Litterbox maintenance

• Vet/grooming scheduling and coordination

• Maintain pet supplies

• Vendor & Property Oversight

• Oversee cleaners/contractors/landscapers

• Research/coordinate repairs and quotes

• Seasonal property maintenance coordination

• Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Occasional travel planning and logistics

• Calendar awareness (including household schedules)

• Event and appointment coordination as needed

• Vehicle Management

• Schedule maintenance

• Fueling/cleaning/organizing vehicles