House Manager & Family Assistant

Job Description: House Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Phoenix, Arizona (85016)
Employment Type: Full-time
Proposed Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: $32–38 per hour based on experience
Proposed Schedule: 30-40 hours per week, M/T/W/Th with Fridays optional. Flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, and travel support.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (option to use family vehicle or mileage reimbursement)
• Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment
• Comfortable working in a home with pets (2 dogs)

About Our Family

We are a warm, down-to-earth, entrepreneurial family with three young children (8 months, 3, and 4 years old), entering a new season as our older children transition into preschool. Our home is centered around connection, health, humor, and being present with one another. We value creating a life that feels intentional, supportive, and positive.

Mom is a stay-at-home parent who is deeply engaged in the daily rhythm of both the children and the home. As our family has grown, so have the demands of managing a full household, and we are now seeking more dedicated support behind the scenes. This role reflects a shift toward true home management—someone who can take thoughtful ownership of the many moving parts that keep a home running smoothly.

Our schedules are dynamic with work, travel, and family life, and we are intentionally creating more space and breathing room in our home. Our goal is to move away from constant task management and into more quality time—with our children, each other, and for our own well-being.

We value a home that feels calm, organized, and thoughtfully maintained. We are seeking someone who can reduce the mental load of day-to-day responsibilities, bring consistency to home systems, and support the overall flow of our home with care and intention. This role is both collaborative and independent—someone who can work alongside Mom when needed, while confidently taking ownership and moving the home forward. Above all, we are looking for someone who genuinely cares.

Who You Are

You are an experienced, thoughtful House Manager who takes pride in creating order, efficiency, and calm within a home. You naturally see what needs to be done, take initiative without waiting for direction, and follow through with consistency and care.

You bring a warm, grounded, and emotionally intelligent presence. You understand the nuance of working in a private home—how to read the room, respect boundaries, and show up with both professionalism and genuine care. You are collaborative by nature, yet fully capable of operating independently and taking ownership of your role.

You are highly organized and systems-minded, able to create and maintain routines that support a well-functioning home—especially in areas like laundry, meal prep, and overall household flow. At the same time, you are flexible and adaptable, able to pivot as family needs shift and priorities evolve.

You are experienced with young children and bring a calm, steady presence to busy moments and big emotions. You create structure that supports the family without being overly rigid, allowing for flow and real life.

You genuinely enjoy this work and are seeking a long-term role where you can build trust, grow with a family, and become a consistent, reliable presence in their home.

Key Qualities Include

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proactive self-starter who does not require constant direction
• High emotional intelligence and ability to read the room
• Warm, kind, and grounded presence
• Ability to collaborate closely with a parent while maintaining independence
• Strong systems mindset (especially for laundry, meal prep, and home flow)
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to pivot as needs change
• Calm under pressure and confident supporting young children through big emotions
• Experienced working with young children and in private home environments
• Ability to create structure while maintaining flow and flexibility in the home
• Reliable, consistent, and professional
• Discreet and respectful of privacy and boundaries
• Efficient and thoughtful in execution
• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Open to feedback and continuous improvement
• Seeking a long-term role with a family

Key Responsibilities

Household Management & Organization

• Maintain household organization systems (closets, pantry, storage, children's items)
• Reset and tidy rooms to maintain overall home order
• Ensure the home is consistently prepared for cleaning services
• Create and maintain systems that support daily and weekly household flow
• Support seasonal organization, donation drop-offs, and home projects
• Assist with packing/unpacking for travel
• Coordinate and oversee vendors and service providers
• Maintain general tidiness of kitchen and high-traffic areas
• Care for indoor plants

Inventory Management & Errands

• Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, and household supplies
• Maintain running lists of household needs
• Coordinate and manage orders (Amazon, groceries, etc.)
• Run errands including grocery shopping, returns, and general household tasks
• Handle mail, packages, and deliveries

Meal Planning & Preparation

• Prepare simple, healthy, family-friendly meals and snacks
• Support basic meal prep and weekly food planning
• Shop for groceries and maintain kitchen inventory
• Follow dietary needs (gluten-free / celiac awareness)
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen

Laundry & Linen Care

• Manage full family laundry system (clothing, bedding, towels)
• Create and maintain efficient laundry routines
• Fold, organize, and ensure laundry is put away
• Maintain linens and refresh as needed
• Keep laundry areas organized and stocked

Pet Care

• Support care for two dogs (low maintenance)
• Ensure pets are fed and general needs are met
• Keep pet supplies stocked and organized

Vehicle Management

• Ensure vehicles are maintained, cleaned and organized as needed, weekly.

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Coordinate and communicate with household vendors
• Support general upkeep of a larger property
• Ensure home systems are running smoothly

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Provide light childcare support as needed
• Assist with school-related prep (lunches, bags, etc.)
• Step in to support children when needed, while respecting Mom as primary caregiver

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Support occasional deep cleaning tasks
• Maintain and organize key areas of the home
• Assist with decluttering and home organization projects

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Assist with scheduling and household logistics
• Support travel planning and preparation
• Help maintain overall structure and organization of the home

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A brief introduction about yourself and why you are interested in this role
• Your updated resume
• At least two professional references

Please note this role requires a background check.

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