Household Manager & Family Assistant

Job Title: Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Location: Boston, MA 02118

Employment Type: Part-time (20 hours guaranteed/up to 25 hours/week); W-2

Proposed Start Date: Mid-June 2026

Compensation: $30–35/hour based on experience

Proposed Schedule: Monday–Thursday, approximately 5-hour shifts with flexibility in scheduling. The family is open to a combination of morning support (approximately 6:30/7:00 AM–11:00 AM) and/or afternoon support (approximately 1:00 PM–5:00 PM), depending on candidate availability. Occasional date night support as needed.

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Comfortable navigating a walkable city environment and multi-level home with stairs
• Infant CPR and First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Comfortable with dogs
• Previous experience supporting infants/children

About Our Family

We are a warm, busy Boston family preparing to welcome our second child this summer while balancing careers, daycare schedules, travel, and the everyday rhythm of family life. Our days are full, and we are looking for someone who can step in as a true household partner to help create more ease, organization, and calm in our home.

Our family values good communication, initiative, flexibility, and a positive attitude. We are hoping to find someone who genuinely enjoys supporting families, creating thoughtful systems, and helping lighten the mental load of daily life. The right person will be proactive, adaptable, and confident managing both the day-to-day details and the occasional curveballs that come with a home full of young children.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

• Warm, proactive, organized, and highly dependable
• Enjoys creating order and bringing calm, consistency, and structure to a busy home
• Comfortable in a dynamic home environment where priorities may shift day-to-day
• Able to self-manage and take initiative without constant oversight
• Naturally anticipates needs and takes pride in helping a household function seamlessly
• Efficient with time management and comfortable balancing multiple responsibilities
• Calm, engaging, and nurturing presence around young children and infants
• Strong communicator who is comfortable collaborating, receiving feedback, and adapting as family needs evolve
• Passionate about meal prep and household organization and enjoys creating functional systems within the home
• Flexible and team-oriented, happy to jump in wherever needed to support the family's day-to-day needs

Key Responsibilities

Household Management & Organization

• Maintain household organization systems throughout the home, including toys, pantry spaces, closets, and common areas
• Complete daily resets to keep the home tidy and functional
• Light tidying including dishes, wiping surfaces, organizing mail and school papers, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Coordinate seasonal clothing swaps and donation drop-offs
• Support packing and unpacking for family travel and weekend trips
• Help prepare the home for cleaning services and special projects
• Assist with small household maintenance tasks such as changing batteries and smoke detector upkeep

Meal Planning & Preparation

• Plan and prepare healthy, family-friendly meals and snacks approximately 3–4 nights per week
• Grocery shop and maintain household food inventory
• Batch cook and prep ingredients as needed
• Prepare and pack school lunches
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization following meal prep

Laundry & Linen Care

• Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry
• Handle linens, towels, and bedding rotations
• Manage special garment care including air-dry and delicate items
• Keep laundry areas tidy, organized, and stocked

Inventory Management & Errands

• Track and restock household supplies, pantry items, diapers, toiletries, and pet supplies
• Manage household shopping lists and subscriptions
• Run errands including grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping
• Handle mail, packages, and box breakdown/recycling

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Assist with school pickups/drop-offs and activity transportation as needed
• Provide backup childcare support during school closures, sick days, or schedule disruptions
• Support occasional date nights and overnight coverage during work travel
• Provide additional infant support if daycare timing shifts during the fall months
• Prep backpacks, snacks, and kid-related items as needed

Pet Care

• Daily dog walks and general pet support
• Coordinate grooming and vet appointments
• Maintain pet supply inventory

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Coordinate with cleaners, repair professionals, and household vendors
• Research and coordinate home maintenance projects and repairs
• Assist with organization and coordination related to future renovation projects
• Support occasional oversight related to the family's additional property and travel logistics

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Maintain visibility into family schedules to help support household coordination
• Support receipt and expense tracking related to the family's rental property
• Coordinate appointments, household logistics, and occasional travel support

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit the following:

• A brief introduction sharing why you feel you'd be a great fit for this role
• Your updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information

This role requires a background check. Must be legally authorized to work in the US.