The posting
Job Title: Household Manager & Family Assistant
Location: Newton, MA 02459
Employment Type: Part-time, 20–25 hours/week (20 hours guaranteed)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Compensation: $35–40/hour, based on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Requirements:
- Maintain a smoke-free environment
- Reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided for work-related errands, or family car available if needed)
- Up to date on general vaccinations
- Comfort with dogs and cats
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
About Our Family:
We are a warm, busy, and down-to-earth family of four living in Newton with our two young daughters, a friendly 60-pound lab, and a cat. We have full schedules, lots of moving pieces, and two parents with demanding full-time careers, so creating a home environment that feels calm, organized, and supportive for everyone is incredibly important to us.
Our daughters are increasingly independent, which means our needs have evolved and we are now looking for someone who can step in as a true household partner. The role is less about constant hands-on childcare and more about helping the home run smoothly behind the scenes: keeping things organized, staying ahead of laundry and household resets, grocery shopping, helping with school pickups and activity drop-offs, so we have more space to focus on family time and the rhythm of everyday life.
We have a collaborative communication style and are clear about our needs, while also appreciating open and proactive communication in return. Our ideal team member is someone who can take initiative, stay ahead of the game, and help us maintain order, whether it is in the kitchen, around the kids’ activities, or throughout the house.
Who You Are / What We’re Looking For:
You are someone who genuinely enjoys helping a busy household stay organized, functional, and running smoothly. You are comfortable managing tasks such as laundry, household organization, grocery shopping, school pickups and activity drop-offs, lunch preparation, and light meal prep.
We already have weekly cleaners and summer childcare support in place, so this role is designed to complement those systems and provide thoughtful day-to-day household support where we need it most. You are that thoughtful person; you enjoy creating calm, helping families stay organized, and want to become a trusted, long-term part of our household rhythm.
You are highly organized, tidy, detail-oriented, and proactive. You notice what needs attention without waiting to be asked and take pride in creating systems, maintaining order, and helping a household run smoothly. You are self-directed and confident in your abilities, able to work independently without requiring close micromanagement while still being coachable, teachable, and open to feedback. You bring positive, warm energy to the role, along with professionalism, accountability, and good judgment.
You genuinely enjoy being around children and can build natural rapport with them while maintaining appropriate boundaries and structure. Your discernment and ability to read the room make you a strong fit for a family environment. Reliability, trustworthiness, responsibility, and consistency are all qualities you bring to your work, and you take pride in being a steady, helpful presence in the home.
Key Responsibilities
Family Support & Child Assistance
- Pick up children from school and drop them off at activities
- Prep backpacks, snacks, lunchboxes, and activity bags
- Provide light supervision and backup childcare as needed
- Kid-related errands
- Occasional coverage for date nights (1–2x per month) a plus
Household Management & Organization
- Perform daily resets and prep the home for weekly cleaners
- Tidy up (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas, put away toys)
- Maintain household organization systems (closets, pantry, etc.)
- Organize seasonal swaps (clothing, décor)
- Prepare and coordinate quarterly donation drop-offs
- Assist with event, holiday, and guest prep (a few times per year)
- Help with packing and unpacking for travel
- Care for indoor plants
- Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.
Laundry & Linen Care
- Wash, fold, and organize family laundry (with special attention to delicates)
- Handle occasional ironing/steaming as needed
- Maintain a well-stocked and tidy laundry area
Meal Planning & Prep
- Follow dietary needs/preferences (gluten-free)
- Prepare childrens’ snacks and lunches (5x per week)
- Prep dinner ingredients twice weekly (chop vegetables, marinate meats, etc.)
- Ensure kitchen tidiness and maintain cleanliness after meal prep
- Shop for groceries
Inventory & Errands
- Manage running household supply lists
- Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
- Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
- Handle large volume of mail and packages (open, organize and break down boxes)
- Assist with returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping and other errands as needed
Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
- Perform occasional deep cleaning (e.g., fridge, oven, baseboards)
- Refresh garage, mudroom, and entryway
- Clean humidifiers and air purifiers as needed
- Manage organizational projects (toys, gear)
Vehicle Management
- Clean, fuel, and organize family vehicles
Vendor & Property Oversight
- Oversee household vendors as needed
- Perform seasonal property maintenance
- Manage outdoor spaces
Administrative & Personal Assistant Support
- Maintain awareness of family calendar (Skylight knowledge a bonus)
- Track household-related expenses and receipts for expenses incurred as Household Manager
- Assist with event and appointment coordination
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please email with the following:
- A brief letter explaining why you would be a great fit for the role
- An updated resume
- At least 3 professional references with contact information
This role requires a background check.
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