Job Description:
Job Title: House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)
Location: Princeton, NJ 08540
Employment Type: Part-time (10–15 hours/week)
Proposed Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: $25–32/hour, based on experience
Requirements:
- Maintain smoke-free household
- Have reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided for job related errands)
- Pass background check
- Comfortable working in a fragrance-free household
- Have a flexible schedule
Proposed Schedule:
- 3-4 times per week, flexible daytime hours (mainly between 9 am -3 pm)
- One Saturday errand per month (Yardley, PA) for grocery pickup. Although this is valued, it is not required.
- Flexibility with summer schedules is valued.
Description:
We are a warm and busy family of five with three children (ages 8, 6, and 3) and are looking for a reliable, proactive House Manager & Family Assistant to help manage our home. Both parents work full-time and have demanding schedules, so we are seeking someone who can provide much-needed support with household organization and meal prep.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to anticipate our needs while maintaining a calm and efficient approach. The role involves meal preparation, managing laundry and household chores, and supporting the family’s busy routines. We need someone who is self-sufficient, flexible, and able to jump in and help without micromanagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Household Management & Organization
- Create and maintain organization systems (closets, pantry, toys, storage, linen closets).
- Reset and tidy rooms; maintain overall neatness, prep for biweekly cleaning services.
- Conduct seasonal swaps (clothing, bedding, sizing up on children's clothing).
- Handle donations, drop-offs, and ensure unwanted/unusable items are removed.
- Maintain cleanliness (vacuum high-traffic areas, load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, taking out the trash and recycling).
Meal Planning & Preparation
- Plan and prepare healthy meals for the family.
- Shop for groceries and meal related items.
- Follow dietary needs and family preferences- focusing on protein forward balanced meals with a vegetable/salad and a grain/carb.
- Clean kitchen post-prep, maintaining tidiness.
- Keep fridge organized
Laundry & Linen Care
- Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry (clothing, bedding, towels).
- Iron and steam, as needed.
- Rotate bedding, refresh towels, and restock essentials.
- Keep laundry areas tidy and stocked with supplies.
- Handle special care for delicates or uniforms.
Inventory Management & Errands
- Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, and household supplies.
- Create and manage household shopping/supply lists (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.).
- Run errands: grocery shopping, dry cleaning, returns, gift shopping.
Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
- Tackle occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards, etc.).
- Maintain, organize, and refresh zones (e.g., entryways, garage, and mudroom).
- Clean humidifiers, washing machines, and air purifiers monthly.
- Organize special projects like toy storage, seasonal décor, and gear rotation.
Family Support & Miscellaneous
- Monthly errand in Yardley, PA (food order pickup).
- Long term project: sort and organize garage and basement.
Candidate Profile:
Experience and Essential Traits:
- Reliable, professional, and proactive with a high level of responsibility.
- Detail-oriented and organized with excellent time management.
- Ability to work independently after initial onboarding and direction.
- Comfortable receiving feedback and adapting quickly.
- Strong communicator who knows when to ask questions and takes initiative.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining efficiency.
- Flexible, with a good balance of initiative and collaboration.
- Professional demeanor with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Experience in household management and organization.
- Comfortable with laundry, meal prep, and managing family logistics.
How to Apply: https://sage-haus.breezy.hr/p/2519ae3b9ead-house-manager-family-assistant-with-meal-prep-support
If interested, please submit the following:
- A brief letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for this position.
- Your updated resume.
- Contact information for at least three professional references.
