Title: House Manager & Family Assistant
Location: Woodside, CA 94062
Employment Type: Part-Time (15-20 hours/week, potential to grow)
Schedule: Monday- Thursday, 3:00–6:00 pm, 2:30-6:00 pm on Wednesdays (plus 3 - 4 flexible hours for admin tasks)
Start Date: ASAP (September, 2025)
Compensation: $35 - 40/hour, based on experience
Overview
We are a warm, busy family of four in Woodside, CA, seeking a proactive, organized, and reliable House Manager & Family Assistant to help keep our home and family life running smoothly. The role centers on supporting two active children (ages 9 and 11) with after-school transportation, homework help, and light supervision, while also managing household organization, errands, scheduling, and pet care for our energetic lab.
This is a long-term role for someone who is thoughtful, detail-oriented, and confident stepping into a busy household with initiative and good judgment. We hope to start at 15-20 hours/week, with the possibility of expanding the role over time.
Key Responsibilities
Family Support & Child Assistance:
-School pick-up (3:10 pm; 2:30 pm on Wednesdays) and safe transport to activities
-Homework help and after-school supervision
-Occasional babysitting for weekend date nights
-Support with packing, events, and seasonal needs
Household Management & Organization:
-Maintain household systems: closets, storage, pantry, toy areas
-Reset/tidy common spaces and prep for twice-weekly cleaners
-Coordinate donations, seasonal swaps, and special projects
-Oversee household calendars and reminders
Errands & Inventory Management:
-Track and restock pantry, fridge, household supplies
-Run errands: groceries, returns, dry cleaning, gifts
-Manage online orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
-Handle packages, mail, and deliveries
Pet Care:
-Help with existing dog caretakers
-Walk/feed dog (often after school pick-up)
-Manage supplies, grooming, vet, or daycare appointments
-Willingness to dog sit during travel (optional)
Administrative & Property Support:
-Coordinate service providers (cleaners, landscapers, handymen)
-Schedule/oversee maintenance, repairs, and car servicing
-Assist with travel planning and packing/unpacking
Additional Household Support Tasks:
-Simple meal prep (family-friendly dinners 2–3x/week)
-Laundry support (advancing laundry in between twice-weekly housekeeper visitslight laundry, ironing, steaming)
-Occasional deep cleaning (fridge, oven, humidifiers, etc.)
Ideal Candidate
-Reliable, organized, punctual, and detail-oriented
-Proactive, self-sufficient, and able to take initiative
-Strong communicator who asks good questions and follows through
-Patient, calm, and comfortable with children and dogs
-High level of discretion and professionalism
-Strong driving record and confidence transporting children
-Experience in a similar household or family support role preferred
Requirements
-Non-smoker
-Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
-Able to pass background check
-Reliable transportation
How to Apply
Please email with:
-A brief note on why you’d be a great fit for this role
-Your resume
-2–3 references with contact information
