House Manager

Job Title: House Manager

Location: Ellicott City, MD 21043

Employment Type: Part-time | 18–20 hours per week

Schedule: 3–4 weekdays per week, with flexible core hours based on task flow and ending by 5:00 PM. Flexibility for one evening per week for date night coverage.

Compensation: $30–$35 per hour, depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

- Maintain a smoke-free environment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Fragrance-free: no lingering perfume or heavily scented products
- Reliable personal transportation required; mileage reimbursement provided for work-related errands
- 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 general recommended vaccinations and annual influenza vaccination), subject to applicable legal accommodations
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred

About Our Family

We are a busy, active family of four with two children and full professional lives. Like many families in this season of life, there are always moving pieces — school, activities, meals, laundry, household projects, appointments, and all the little details that keep a home running.

We appreciate an organized home and thoughtful systems, but we're equally looking for someone who understands that a family home is constantly evolving. Whether it's refreshing an organizational system as the kids grow, preparing for guests, staying ahead of household inventory, tackling a lingering project, or simply noticing that something needs to be handled before we're asked, we want someone who enjoys making a home function better.

What we're really looking for is someone who can become an essential part of our household support system and help us stay ahead of those details. Our goal is to spend less of our evenings and weekends catching up on household tasks and more of that time being present together as a family.

Life moves quickly for us, and a calm, capable, proactive presence would make a meaningful difference in our family. We value reliability, attention to detail, good judgment, and someone who takes genuine pride in their work. We're excited to find someone who can settle into our household, learn how we operate, and become a trusted, long-term part of our family's rhythm.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You're a proactive, highly organized self-starter who naturally notices what needs to happen and takes ownership of getting it done. You're comfortable working independently, prioritizing competing needs, and finding solutions without requiring frequent direction, while communicating clearly and knowing when it's important to check in.

You understand that great household support is about more than completing a task list. You enjoy creating systems, anticipating needs, managing the details, and finding ways to make everyday family life run more smoothly. Whether you're staying ahead of household supplies, coordinating a vendor, tackling an organizational project, or helping prepare for a busy week, you take pride in thoughtful follow-through.

Most importantly, you're looking for a long-term role where you can truly learn a household, become a trusted part of its rhythm, and see the impact of your work over time. You're dependable, resourceful, and adaptable, with a genuine sense of ownership in the home you support.

Key Responsibilities

Household Organization & Maintenance

- Create and Maintain household organization systems
- Daily light tidying: dishes, surfaces, vacuuming, etc
- Prepare home for bi-weekly cleaners
- Daily zone refreshes: kitchen counter, sunroom, and toy area
- Manage seasonal swaps: kids' clothing, coats, and decor
- Donation coordination and drop-offs
- Packing and unpacking for family travel
- Replace batteries, lightbulbs, air filters, and other routine household maintenance items

Inventory & Errands

- Manage running household supply lists and replenish household supplies and essentials
- Manage household orders and subscriptions (Costco/Amazon)
- Handle returns, dry cleaning drop-off and pick up, and occasional gift-shopping
- Mail and package handling; including breaking down boxes

Laundry & Linens

- Wash, fold, organize, and put away laundry
- Linen rotation (strip, wash, and remake beds)
- Maintain a stocked and organized laundry room

Meal Support

- Collaborate on weekly meal planning and create a list accordingly
- Assist with light meal prep for children's dinner 3x per week (washing, chopping, marinating)
- Handle grocery shopping (delivery, pick-up, or in person)
- Keep the kitchen tidy and refreshed

Family Support

- Provide bi-weekly date night coverage
- Serve as a backup for pick-ups or drop-offs (rare)

Administrative Support

- Awareness of family calendar via Skylight (including school and household schedules)
- Research and schedule kids’ camp for summer and school closures
- Coordinate and schedule appointments as needed

Vendor & Property Oversight

- Oversee the bi-weekly cleaners, and any contractors and landscapers as needed
- Refresh outdoor spaces, including the front porch and back patio
- Water outdoor plants during the summer

Vehicle Management

- Weekly car clean out and gas run
- Schedule maintenance as needed

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

- Assist with occasional deep cleans: fridge, oven, baseboards, humidifiers
- Tackle organizational projects: toys, pantry, closets, gear, etc

Pet Care

- The family is anticipating adding a dog to their family in the spring
- Dog care (feeding, walking, scheduling vet appointments) will be requested in the future

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a short intro letter telling us about yourself and why this role is a great fit, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information (name, relationship, and phone number or email).

Please note that this role requires a background check.

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