House Manager & Family Assistant

Title: House Manager & Family Assistant

Location: St. Louis, MO (Frontenac area)

Employment Type: Part-time (25 hours/week)

Proposed Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $28–32/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, core hours are from 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM (for after-school pickups and driving to activities), with an additional 10 flexible hours per week for household management tasks (laundry, errands, meal prep, etc.)

Requirements:

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation and a safe driving record
• Ability to work independently
• Experience working with children
• Comfortable working in a home with dogs

Who We Are

We are a busy family of five with three children (ages 14, 11, and 8) and two beloved dogs. Our household is constantly on the move, with our children involved in a range of activities from school sports to musical theater. As one parent starts a new demanding job, we're looking for a reliable, proactive, and highly organized House Manager & Family Assistant to support our household and help maintain our home.

Our home is a place where structure and routine are important, but we also value fun, connection, and a bit of flexibility. We believe in empowering our children to become more independent and responsible while ensuring they have the support they need in a busy household. We've always appreciated a strong partnership with previous nannies and caregivers, and we're looking for someone who can be that reliable, proactive presence in our home—someone who will anticipate what needs to be done and help keep everything running smoothly.

With our new family dynamics, as one parent returns to work and the other manages a busy schedule, our needs will shift and evolve. We need someone who is adaptable and can handle both the routine tasks and the occasional unexpected challenge that comes with our lifestyle. If you're someone who thrives in an environment where no two days are exactly alike, you'll fit right in.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are a calm, organized, and self-sufficient individual who thrives in a busy, dynamic environment. You take initiative and don't need to be told what needs to be done—you're able to step in, assess the situation, and act accordingly. You have excellent organizational skills, and you can juggle a variety of tasks while maintaining focus and efficiency. You're comfortable handling the logistical details of running a household, from managing grocery lists and errands to organizing family schedules.

We value someone who:

• Has a positive, friendly demeanor and enjoys being around children while being able to primarily focus on maintaining the home and supporting our family routines
• Understands that while kids can be self-sufficient, they still need guidance and will be there to offer support–from helping them with a school lunch or packing for a trip
• Is flexible and can adapt to the ebb and flow of our busy schedules
• Sees the big picture, understands how to prioritize, and stays two steps ahead to ensure that the household runs like a well-oiled machine
• Can bring new ideas to the table and contribute to making our home a more organized, functional, and enjoyable space
• Is comfortable with pets—though they don't require much attention, we need someone who is at ease with dogs in the home

If you're a proactive problem-solver who enjoys creating systems, keeping things tidy, and supporting a family's rhythm, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Household Management & Organization:
  • Reset and tidy rooms daily, maintaining overall neatness in the home (including dishes, wiping surfaces, and vacuuming high traffic areas); ensure that home is prepped for bi-weekly cleaning service
  • Maintain household organization systems such as closets, storage spaces, and pantry
  • Supervise or coordinate with service providers or vendors
  • Prepare and coordinate donation and consignment drop offs and pick ups
  • Conduct seasonal inventory management such as clothing swaps and unpacking/repacking seasonal décor in storage
  • Support kids in packing and unpacking for travel or seasonal transitions
  • Water and oversee outdoor potted plants in the spring and summer months
• Family Support & Child Assistance
  • Support after-school pickups and transporting kids to various after-school activities
  • Provide light supervision to kids after school/outside of scheduled activities, empowering them to maintain their homework and chore routines
  • Manage summer scheduling adjustments to summer school and/or camp schedules, providing transportation and slight increase in supervision/care responsibilities
• Inventory Management and Errands:
  • Create and manage shared running household supply list for various stores, tracking and restocking pantry, fridge, toiletries, pet, and household supplies
  • Coordinate with family on items needed for household orders from online retailers such as Amazon
  • Handle package pickup, mail sorting, and deliveries (including breaking down and recycling packaging as needed)
  • Run household errands: grocery shopping, making returns, gift shopping, etc.
• Meal Preparation:
  • Prepare up to three healthy, family-friendly dinners per week (chop vegetables, prepare meat, preheat oven, start crock pot meals, etc.)
  • Oversee and assist kids with packing their own school lunches, empowering them to make well-balanced choices
  • Grocery shop for meal-related items utilizing shared supply lists
  • Manage kitchen tidiness, including post-prep clean-up
  • Maintain fridge cleanliness and organization
• Laundry and Linen Care:
  • Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry according to appropriate care instructions (e.g. kids' clothing, family towels)
  • Keep laundry areas tidy, well-stocked with essential supplies, and organized
• Deep Cleaning & Maintenance:
  • Rotate regular deep-cleaning projects such as the pantry and storage spaces
  • Oversee kids' regular cleanup of their shoe bins, art drawers, and mudroom lockers
  • Clean washing machines, dryers, microwave, and ovens when necessary

How to Apply:

If you're interested, please apply with the following:

• A brief letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this position
• Your updated resume
• At least 3 references with contact information

Note: This role requires a background check.

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