House Manager/Family Assistant

Job Title: House Manager / Family Assistant

Location: Seattle, WA 98102

Employment Type: Part-time | 10–15 hours per week

Schedule: 2–3 weekdays per week, afternoon availability preferred Occasional weekend availability may be requested with advance notice.

Compensation: $38–$45 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Maintain a fragrance-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable transportation required; mileage reimbursement provided when driving is required for the role.
• 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.
• CPR and First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain prior to start date).

About Our Family

We are a busy, active household of three — two working parents and a spirited toddler — with a small, easygoing older dog rounding out our crew. We value efficiency, thoughtful systems, and clear communication. We have a good rhythm and a full life; and we’re looking for a trusted, capable partner who can help bring a little more order to the everyday and keep our household running smoothly.

We’re not looking for someone to manage us. We’re looking for someone who notices what needs to be done, takes initiative, and enjoys creating systems that make life easier. Our home already has the foundation for great organization; it simply needs consistent attention and someone with the skills and vision to build upon it and keep things moving. We are a tech forward family and hoping you are the same, looking for help with meal preparation, daily tidying, errands, scheduling, and the many little details that keep a busy household on track.

Our daughter is pure joy and brings plenty of energy and personality to our home. While this is primarily a household management role, we’d love to find someone who genuinely enjoys children and is happy to step in for occasional babysitting or childcare support when needed.

One parent works fully remotely and the other has a hybrid schedule, while our daughter attends preschool. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable working alongside us while we move through our days — confident operating independently, communicating well, and becoming a natural part of our household rhythm.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are a proactive, self-directed professional who doesn’t need hand-holding. You thrive in a dynamic household and bring a calm, capable, can-do energy to everything you touch. You naturally see what needs to be done, take ownership, and follow through — often spotting and solving a need before anyone has to ask.

Organization isn’t simply a task for you; it’s how you think. You enjoy creating thoughtful, practical systems (think more tech forward) that make a household run more smoothly and, just as importantly, maintaining those systems over time. You’re comfortable juggling shifting priorities, anticipating what’s coming next, and keeping the everyday details moving without needing constant direction.

You communicate clearly, directly, and concisely. You say what you mean, do what you say you’ll do, and proactively flag questions or issues rather than waiting for someone to check in.

You also have meaningful experience caring for young children and genuinely enjoy being around them. While household management will be your primary focus, you’re comfortable stepping into a backup childcare role when needed and can confidently transition between supporting the home and engaging with a toddler.

Above all, you are resilient, trustworthy, discreet, and genuinely invested in making the households you support run better. You understand that trust is earned over time, and you build it through consistency, good judgment, strong communication, and results.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Manage and update the household calendar
• Schedule vendors, medical appointments, and calls that require daytime phone availability
• Travel research and trip planning logistics
• Event and appointment coordination

Meal Support

• Prepare 2–3 healthy, low-carb meals per week with leftovers for lunches
• Follow dietary preferences and needs )
• Kitchen clean-up and ongoing maintenance
• Grocery shopping or coordination as needed

Family Support

• Occasional date night or weekend childcare support; additional hands when a parent is home
• Afternoon school pickup for the family's toddler (to be phased in as trust is established)
• Kid-related errands

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Build and maintain household organization systems
• Daily resets: dishes, surface wipe-downs, vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Prep home before cleaning crew arrives
• Seasonal swaps for décor, bedding, and clothing
• Coordinate donation drop-offs; assist with managing online listings (photographing items, posting)
• Event, holiday, and guest prep
• Maintain and care for indoor plants; manage outdoor rooftop plants and seasonal opening/closing of rooftop space
• Maintain household packing lists for travel

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleans: fridge, oven, baseboards
• Refresh entry, mudroom, and garage areas
• Clean and maintain humidifiers and air purifiers
• Toy and gear organization projects
• Support with home improvement projects and space optimization

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and organize laundry
• Rotate linens
• Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area

Inventory & Errands

• Help manage running shopping lists
• Handle returns, occasional dry cleaning drop-off/pickup, and box breakdown
• Gift sourcing for last-minute events (e.g., kids' birthday parties)

Pet Care

• Dog walks as needed throughout the week
• Schedule grooming and vet appointments

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Research and coordinate vendor quotes for repairs, projects, and servicing
• Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers

How to Apply

Please submit a short intro letter telling us a bit about yourself and why this role is a great fit, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with current contact information.

This role requires a background check.

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