The posting
Title: House Manager with Meal Support
Location: Leawood, KS 66224
Employment Type: Part-Time | 10–15 hours per week
Schedule: Monday through Thursday, midday to afternoon (approximately 3-4 hours per day). Core hours are flexible.
Compensation: $28-$32 per hour, with mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle
Start Date: ASAP
Requirements
- Previous experience supporting a household or family is a plus, whether in a professional role or through comparable personal experience
- Reliable personal transportation and valid driver's license
- 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 MMR, Tdap, and annual influenza; COVID-19 vaccination preferred), subject to applicable legal accommodations
- Comfortable with large dogs
- CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain certification
- Maintain a smoke-free environment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
About Our Family
We're a warm, active family who appreciates having things run smoothly behind the scenes! We both balance busy careers and full family lives, with Dad traveling frequently for work and Mom enjoying some flexibility to work from home in the afternoons. Having an extra set of hands to help keep our home organized and our days running smoothly makes such a difference! We have a sweet, energetic little one and two big, lovable golden retrievers who are very much part of the family.
Life moves fast around here, and we love it that way! We're a close-knit, easygoing family who values kindness, trust, and a home that feels happy and welcoming. We'd love to find someone who genuinely enjoys being part of a family's day-to-day life, takes pride in what they do, and naturally looks for ways to make things a little easier for everyone. We don't need someone formal or stiff — just a dependable, thoughtful person who fits in naturally, communicates openly, and helps make our home feel calm, organized, and well-loved.
Who You Are / What We're Looking For
- Proactive self-starter: You walk in, read the room, and take initiative without waiting to be told what to do. You know how to anticipate needs and keep things moving without requiring a task list each day.
- Confident and resourceful: You're comfortable figuring things out, taking ownership of responsibilities, and asking questions when something is unclear rather than making assumptions.
- Naturally comfortable with children: You have an easygoing approach with children, including those who may take a little time to warm up, and can step in confidently when additional support is needed.
- Loving and attentive with pets: You treat the dogs like the family members they are and are comfortable caring for two large, energetic golden retrievers.
- Organized and detail-oriented: You take pride in maintaining an organized home and enjoy creating practical systems that make everyday life easier.
- Dependable and adaptable: You understand that family schedules can change, and you're willing to adjust when needed, particularly during busy weeks or when a parent is traveling.
- Proactive communicator: You communicate clearly, keep the family informed, and speak up when something needs attention.
Whether you come from a professional household management background or have strong personal experience running a busy home, what matters most is your mindset: proactive, dependable, and genuinely invested in the family you support.
Key Responsibilities
Meal Support
- Assist with weekly meal planning, prepare three weekday lunches and dinners, and provide preparation support for one weekend meal
- Handle grocery shopping, prioritizing fresh, whole-food ingredients and minimally processed options over packaged and prepared foods
- Prepare ingredients through chopping, measuring, and batch cooking, prioritizing what will keep well throughout the week
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
Family Support
- Provide occasional as-needed backup childcare coverage during long meetings, parent travel, snow days, and other scheduling gaps.
- Assist with school pickup when needed
- Prepare school lunches, after school snacks, backpacks, and clothing for the following day
- Coordinate and support child-related errands and activity logistics
Household Organization & Maintenance
- Perform daily home resets, including tidying high-traffic areas, resetting surfaces, and preparing the home for the following day
- Manage seasonal swaps of clothing, bedding, and décor
- Coordinate donation drop-offs
- Assist with packing and unpacking for travel
- Coordinate household preparations for holidays and guests as needed
- Handle routine home maintenance tasks, such as changing batteries and light bulbs, checking smoke detectors, and managing seasonal HVAC, humidifier, and damper adjustments
Inventory & Errands
- Proactively monitor and restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies
- Manage Amazon subscriptions and orders, including placing orders, receiving deliveries, and putting items away
- Handle returns, dry cleaning drop-off and pickup, gift shopping
- Manage household mail and packages, including retrieving mail from the mailbox, sorting, organizing, bringing packages inside, and breaking down boxes
Laundry & Linens
- Wash, fold, and put away laundry, including hanging work clothes
- Manage weekly linen rotation, alternating with the biweekly cleaning crew
- Keep laundry area tidy and well stocked
Pet Care
- Handle daily feeding and provide midday or afternoon walks (15–30 minutes) for two large golden retrievers
- Maintain pet supply inventory
- Schedule and transport the family's dogs to veterinary appointments as needed, with the veterinarian located approximately 30 minutes away
Vehicle Upkeep
- Perform light clean outs of family vehicles
- Track and schedule oil changes and routine maintenance reminders
Vendor & Property Oversight
- Serve as primary point of contact for recurring and one-off vendors (cleaning crew, pest control, HVAC, contractors)
- Proactively identify and flag household issues; schedule vendor visits as needed
- Oversee outdoor spaces and coordinate any maintenance as needed
Administrative & Calendar Support
- Access and manage additions to the household calendar; stay aware of upcoming events, travel, and schedules
- Coordinate event and appointment logistics for birthdays, special occasions, and school activities
- Handle receipt tracking on an as-needed basis
Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
- Perform as-needed deep cleaning tasks in between cleanings: baseboards, oven and fridge refresh as needed
- Create, refresh, and maintain organizational systems throughout the home, including the pantry, closets, toy areas, and mudroom/entryway, keeping spaces tidy, functional, and clutter-free
How to Apply
To be considered for this role, please submit:
- A short intro letter telling us a little about yourself and why this role is a great fit
- An updated resume
- Three professional references with current contact information
Please note: this role requires a background check.
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