About this role
Job Title: Household Manager & Family Assistant (With Childcare Support)
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Employment Type: Part-time | Approximately 10 hours per week
Schedule: Core hours of 5–9 PM, two week-nights per week (preference for Tuesday and Thursday but also open to Monday and Friday) with approximately 2 additional flexible hours per week.
Compensation: $32-35/hour
Start Date: ASAP
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free environment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Reliable transportation required - does not have to be a personal vehicle
- Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
About Our Family
We are a warm, creative, and intentional household rooted in a mix of calm, grounded time together with a little silliness thrown in! Our home is a minimalist space — we value tidiness, thoughtful organization, and an environment free of clutter. However, we also love to spend time playing, laughing, and just enjoying life.
Our household is anchored by a busy, entrepreneurial mom who runs a writing studio and maintains a professional practice. With two energetic little ones at the center of our world, we need someone who can step in and genuinely hold things together — not just check boxes.
Life here moves at a purposeful pace: our days are full, our home is loved, and we take genuine pride in the spaces we keep. The right person will blend into our rhythm naturally, keeping the house humming so that evenings feel peaceful and the week feels manageable.
Who You Are / What We're Looking For
You are warm, playful, and sincerely enjoy being around young children — the kind of person whose arrival at pickup makes the kids light up. You are naturally tidy and instinctively reset a space. You are organized, self-directed, and bring a calm confidence to whatever you take on.
You are polite and professional in your communication — you do not need to fill silence with conversation, and you are comfortable working independently without ongoing direction. You show up as a reliable, grounded presence. You have a knack for small, thoughtful touches that go beyond the task list — a beautifully plated snack, a freshly tidied counter, a moment of delight for a toddler. You see the glass half full and share that positivity with everyone around you.
On an average day, we will need help in the evenings: picking the kids up from school/daycare, taking care of some light meal prep, laundry, and ad-hoc errands and tasks while mom helps the kids with their evening and night-time routine. On occasion, we may ask for you to flex the schedule to account for a vendor coming in, an event to prepare for, or to take on more direct childcare.
Key Responsibilities
Family Support & Child Assistance
- School/daycare pickups for both children
- Directly supervise and actively engage with young children after pickup
- Prepare after-school snacks and/or serve children dinner after pickup
- Occasional bedtime coverage as needed
Household Organization & Maintenance
- Maintain household organization systems
- Daily tidying and resets, with particular focus on the kitchen counter and surfaces
- Prepare the home for bi-weekly cleaners
- Assist with event prep as needed
- Indoor plant care
Laundry & Linen Care
- Full laundry cycle for all household members, including washing, folding, and putting away
- Linen rotation as needed
- Ironing and steaming of special garments as needed
Meal Support
- Prep simple meals (mason jar salads, crock pot dishes)
- Light fridge maintenance (remove old leftovers, keep tidy)
- Help put groceries away
- Kitchen clean-up after use
- Follow dietary needs, noting a peanut and cashew allergy in the home
Inventory & Errands
- Drop off returns as needed
- Assist with running household supply list
- Occasional supply runs to the family's associated office spaces
- Mail and package handling; breakdown and removal of boxes
Administrative & Personal Assistant Support
- Assist with event and appointment scheduling
- Research activities and events for family participation
- Read and summarize school/daycare communications as needed
- Verify and follow up on bills and payments as needed
Vendor & Property Oversight
- Oversee cleaners/contractors/landscapers as needed
- Research/coordinate repairs and quotes as needed
- Manage outdoor spaces
Vehicle Management
- Schedule maintenance as needed
- Fueling/cleaning/organizing vehicles as needed