Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Organization and Meal Prep Focus)

Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Organization and Meal Prep Focus)
Location:
Farmington, CT 06032
Employment Type:
Part-time, 15-20 hours per week, 15 guaranteed
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 3-4 hours per day, typically 9:30am-12:30pm or 10am-1pm/2pm; opportunities for dog/house sitting
Compensation:
$32-35 per hour
Start Date:
ASAP

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided for errands as needed)
Comfortable with dogs
CPR and First Aid certification preferred
Current vaccinations preferred
About Our Family
We're a family of five, and our home is full of energy, laughter, and the wonderful chaos that comes with raising three young children. Our household is warm and welcoming, with days shaped by school routines, extracurricular activities, family meals, and the playful interruptions of an enthusiastic young golden retriever. Both parents work from home in demanding professional roles, which means our days require careful orchestration and a lot of flexibility.
We're a family that values efficiency and systems, but we also deeply value connection and presence. We want to spend our time engaging with our children, not constantly scrambling to stay on top of household logistics. We need a trusted partner who can help us maintain the foundation that keeps everything running smoothly. We're looking for someone who sees the dignity and importance in this work and who takes pride in creating order, rhythm, and ease in a busy home. We appreciate professionalism, warmth, and a positive energy that contributes to the overall atmosphere of our household.
Who You Are / What We're Looking For
You're the kind of person who walks into a busy household and sees possibility instead of chaos. You're naturally organized, self-directed, and energized by the satisfaction of turning a messy kitchen into a functional, meal-ready space or transforming a pile of laundry into neatly folded stacks returned to their proper homes. You don't need someone standing over your shoulder; you assess what needs to be done, prioritize based on the family's rhythm, and execute with confidence and care.
Your days will revolve around the heartbeat of the home: the kitchen. You'll ensure groceries are ordered and stocked across multiple refrigerators and freezers, produce is washed and prepped for easy family use, ingredients are chopped and ready for dinner preparation, and counters and surfaces are reset daily so the family can move through meals without stress. You'll manage laundry and keep high-traffic areas tidy so the home always feels welcoming. You'll maintain and improve the organizational systems already in place, tackle deeper projects like reorganizing kitchen cabinets, coordinate seasonal swaps, and handle the small but essential tasks like processing school papers, uploading calendar invitations, scanning receipts, and prepping outfits and backpacks for the children's activities.
You're warm and approachable, but you also understand professional boundaries. You're comfortable working in a home where children may pop in with questions, where a puppy might need to be let outside, and where priorities can shift based on the day's demands. You communicate proactively, you're not intimidated by a to-do list that evolves, and you genuinely enjoy being the person who makes daily life easier for a family that's working hard to balance it all. You take pride in knowing that your efficiency, your attention to detail, and your positive presence allow this family to focus on what matters most.

Key Responsibilities

Household Management & Organization
Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
Light tidying (dishes, dishwasher, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas, beds, toys as needed)
Maintain household organization systems
Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
As needed: event/holiday/guest prep
Packing/unpacking for travel
Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.
Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
Perform occasional deep cleaning tasks including refrigerator, oven, and baseboards
Clean area rugs every few months using family's rug cleaner
Complete organizational projects for toys, gear, cabinets, and potentially garage
Refresh garage/mudroom/entry
Inventory & Errands
Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
Manage running household supply lists
Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
Occasionally: returns, dry cleaning, grocery store
Mail and package handling
Breakdown boxes
Meal Planning & Prep
Wash and prepare fresh produce for family use
Order groceries and stock multiple refrigerators and freezers
Prep ingredients for dinner, including chopping vegetables and defrosting proteins
Maintain clean and organized kitchen surfaces and counters
Laundry & Linen Care
Wash/fold/organize laundry (clothes and linens)
Occasionally: Ironing/steaming and special garment care
Linen rotation (hand towels)
Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas
Family Support
Light supervision / back-up childcare
Prep backpacks/clothing for activities
Kid-related errands
Administrative & Personal Assistant Support
Maintain awareness of family calendar and upcoming events (including household schedules; skylight experience a plus)
Process papers from children's backpacks and upload important notices to digital calendar
Maintain physical filing system organized by family member and household categories
Receipt/budget tracking for expenses incurred as house manager
Scan and upload receipts for budget tracking
Pet Care
Feeding dog (making sure that there’s fresh food and water)
Let the dog in/out as needed
Vet/grooming scheduling
Administer medications
Maintain pet supplies
Vehicle Management
Schedule maintenance
Fueling/cleaning/organizing vehicles (including car seats)
Vendor & Property Oversight
Oversee cleaners/contractors/landscapers
Research/coordinate repairs and quotes
Seasonal property maintenance
Manage outdoor spaces
How to Apply
Please submit a short introductory letter, your updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.
This role requires a background check and signing an NDA.
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