Household Manager with Meal Prep Support

Job Title: Household Manager with Meal Prep Support

Location: Brooklyn, NY (11201)

Employment Type: Part-Time | 10–15 hours per week (10 hours per week guaranteed)

Schedule: 2–3 days per week, including Fridays from 5–9 PM. Additional hours are ideally scheduled on Mondays and/or Wednesdays. Opportunity for occasional weekend support and additional hours when a parent is traveling.

Compensation: 35–40 per hour, based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

- Maintain a smoke-free environment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- 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, COVID-19, and flu), subject to applicable legal accommodations
- CPR and First Aid certified, or willingness to obtain certification
- Practice regular hand hygiene (i.e. upon entering the home, after taking out trash, before food prep, etc.)

About Our Family

We’re a busy, warm household of four in Brooklyn with two working parents and two boys, ages 6 and 2. We both work from home, so home life is active throughout the day, but we’ve put systems in place to keep things organized. We’re looking for someone who can step into that rhythm, take ownership of the details, and help make the day-to-day feel a little lighter.

Our boys are easygoing, curious, and welcoming. Our older son is active and enjoys his after-school activities, while our younger son is in full-time daycare. With two working parents and no nearby family support, we’re looking for help with the things that tend to pile up: laundry, groceries, meal prep, daily resets, errands, assisting with getting our older son to and from afternoon activities and weekly evening childcare support. One of the biggest ways this support would make a difference is helping us create more time for family life and regular date nights.

We’re vegetarian and enjoy simple, healthy meals and would welcome someone contributing on this front a few times a week. More than anything, we’re looking for someone who can become a trusted part of our routine, notice what needs attention, and help keep the household running smoothly.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You bring experience supporting a busy household and are comfortable wearing a few different hats. You might spend part of the day tackling laundry and household organization, preparing meals, running an errand, or coordinating something for the kids. You notice what needs to be done, anticipate what needs to be done, use good judgment about what to prioritize, and follow things through without needing to be directed at every step.

You’re warm, dependable, and comfortable working independently. Because we both work from home, you have a good sense of when to engage and when to give space, and you communicate clearly without needing constant interaction. You’re also flexible and comfortable with a schedule that may shift from time to time, including occasional weekend or evening support with advance notice.

Most importantly, you take pride in being someone a family can count on. You’re happy to pitch in wherever needed, whether that means resetting the kitchen, folding laundry, helping with the kids, or taking care of an unexpected task. You bring a practical, can-do approach and genuinely enjoy making a household feel more organized and manageable.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support & Child Assistance

- Pickups from school and activity transportation for 6 year old
- Supervision and back-up childcare including date night support 1x/week from ~5–9 PM
- Ad hoc childcare support when a parent is traveling
- Kid-related errands as needed

Laundry & Linen Care

- Wash, fold, and put away family laundry
- Ironing and steaming as needed
- Linen rotation - children's sheets, towels, and hand towels 1x week
- Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry area

Meal Planning & Prep

- Prepare 2 dinners per week with larger portions for leftovers; prepare lunches 2 days a week
- Follow dietary needs/preferences: family is vegetarian
- Grocery shopping as needed
- Kitchen cleanup and ongoing maintenance

Household Management & Organization

- Maintain household organization systems
- Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
- Empty trash, recycling, and diaper pails
- Light tidying of dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
- Refill household containers: hand soaps in bathrooms, dish soap, coffee maker water
- Seasonal clothing swaps for children
- Coordinate and prepare donation drop-offs (toys, books, outgrown items)
- Ad hoc guest prep: fresh sheets, towels, and general tidying when family visits
- Packing and unpacking for travel as needed

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

- Occasional deep cleans of fridge, oven, and baseboards
- Clean humidifiers and air purifiers
- Organizational projects (toys & books) as needed

Inventory & Errands

- Collaboratively manage household supply lists
- Assist with getting groceries and Target pickups
- Returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping
- Mail and package handling
- Breakdown boxes and recycling drop-off

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

- Occasional assistance with travel planning and logistics for family trips
- Awareness of family schedules

How to Apply

To apply, please send a short intro letter, your updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information.

Please Note: This role requires a background check.

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