The posting
Title: House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep and Pet Care Support)
Location: Bethesda, MD 20816
Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week; W-2 Employee
Target Start Date: August 17, 2026
Compensation: $35–$40 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM–9:00 PM; flexibility for 1-2 nights 3:00-11:00 with advanced notice.
Requirements
- Can maintain a smoke-free environment
- Has reliable transportation (family car available for use on occasion)
- CPR certification or willingness to obtain
- Up-to-date on vaccinations (COVID & Flu)
- Experience with household management, meal prep, and childcare
- Comfortable around small dogs
About the Family
We are seeking a highly reliable, proactive, and organized House Manager & Family Assistant to become an integral part of our family's day-to-day life, helping to ensure our household runs smoothly and bringing structure, consistency, and ease to our busy family life.
This position is approximately a 50/50 mix of household management and childcare. During the day, you'll help keep the home running smoothly by managing household tasks, coordinating vendors and appointments, assisting with meal preparation, running errands, and ensuring the family's routines stay organized and on track. In the afternoons, you'll transition into a more child-focused role, handling school pick-ups, transporting children to activities, and providing an extra set of caring, capable hands during the family's busiest hours.
We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping families thrive. The ideal candidate is organized and resourceful, yet warm and approachable. You're the type of person who notices what needs to be done, takes initiative without being asked, and finds satisfaction in creating systems that make life easier for everyone around you.
Most importantly, we're hoping to find someone who will become a trusted and valued presence in our home—someone who brings a positive attitude, a calm demeanor, and a genuine desire to support both the household and the children. In return, you'll be welcomed into a family that values partnership, communication, and the important role this position plays in helping our home run smoothly and happily.
About You:
- Highly organized and self-sufficient - you take initiative, and naturally find solutions to challenges
- A proactive problem-solver who anticipates needs
- Able to juggle multiple tasks with ease while maintaining a calm demeanor
- Warm, positive, and comfortable with children
- Flexible, able to adapt to changes in the family’s weekly schedule
- Able to provide light childcare and transportation for children and has experience managing routines
- Comfortable handling household tasks, meal prep, and managing vendors
- Respectful of boundaries
Key Responsibilities
Family Support & Child Assistance:
- Be present at the family home each weekday to pick-up the children after school and provide consistent after-school support beginning at 5:00 PM.
- Manage the afternoon and evening routine, including coordinating activities, preparing snacks and meals, and ensuring a smooth transition through the evening.
- Provide transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and appointments as needed.
- Offer occasional backup childcare coverage during mornings if the child(ren) are home from school.
- Supervise children during pool activities (current CPR certification required - summertime).
- Daily assistance with evening routines and bedtime support.
Household Management & Organization
- Develop and maintain household organization systems (closets, storage, pantry, toys)
- Reset and tidy rooms daily to prepare for weekly cleaning services
- Oversee household schedules and calendars
- Support seasonal clothing swaps, guest prep, and donation coordination
- Supervise and coordinate with service providers/vendors (cleaners, landscapers, pool maintenance)
- Ensure pool area is maintained (covering cushions, leaf blowing)
Inventory Management
- Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, household supplies
- Create and manage running household supply lists
- Run errands: grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping
- Handle package deliveries / pickup, mail sorting, and returns
Meal Planning & Preparation
- Plan and prepare meals for the family (including kids’ meals 5 days/week, personal meals for the client 2x/week)
- Batch-cook meals for the week, focusing on protein-forward options
- Shop for groceries and maintain pantry inventory
- Clean kitchen after meal prep and maintain kitchen organization
Laundry & Linen Care:
- Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry (e.g., clothing, bedding, towels)
- Manage linens: rotate bedding, refresh towels, restock essentials
- Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked with supplies
- Handle special care for delicates
Errands & Administrative Tasks
- Handle errands (grocery shopping, dry cleaning, returns, gift shopping)
- Manage dry cleaning, vehicle maintenance, and scheduling
- Help with administrative support, including managing family calendars and appointments
Special Projects & Vendor Oversight
- Assist with home projects and deep cleaning (e.g., fridge, oven, baseboards)
- Oversee home property upkeep, including scheduling maintenance providers
- Handle guest preparations and holiday/event coordination
Pet Care
- Feed and walk dog- daily walk 20-30 min
- Schedule and coordinate vet, grooming appointments
- Keep pet supplies stocked and organized
How to Apply
Please submit the following:
- A brief letter explaining why you’re a great fit for this position
- Your updated resume
- At least 3 professional references with contact information
This role requires a background check.
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