The posting
Job Title: Household Manager w/ Childcare and Meal Prep Support
Location: Barrington, Rhode Island (02806)
Employment Type: Part-Time, 20–25 hours/week (20 hours/week guaranteed)
Schedule: M–Th, approximately 2:00–7:00 PM, and Friday, approximately 2:00–5:00 PM; flexibility for occasional overnights when parents travel, approximately 1x/month with advance notice
Compensation: $32–$37 per hour, based on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free environment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
- CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
- 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 routinely recommended vaccinations), subject to applicable legal accommodations
- Comfortable swimming and working around a residential pool
- Comfortable caring for and handling an energetic young dog
About Our Family
We are a warm, active family looking for a dependable Household Manager who can bring organization, consistency, and positive energy to our home. With both parents frequently working from home and periodic work travel, we value someone who can work independently, anticipate what needs to be done, and maintain a professional, light footprint while keeping the household moving smoothly.
Our two school-aged children have busy schedules and benefit from a supportive presence who can reinforce routines, provide homework assistance, and encourage them to take responsibility for their belongings and daily tasks. We also have an energetic young Bernadoodle who is an important part of our household, so genuinely enjoying dogs is essential.
We already have a professional cleaning team every other week, so this position is centered on household management, organization, family support, laundry, meal preparation, and daily upkeep.
Who You Are/What We’re Looking For
- Proactive and self-directed: You naturally notice what needs to be done and take initiative without waiting for detailed instructions. You enjoy creating order and staying a step ahead of a busy household.
- Warm and energetic: You bring positive, engaged energy to the home and genuinely enjoy interacting with school-aged children. You can keep pace with an active family while maintaining a calm, capable presence.
- Organized and efficient: You are skilled at managing multiple priorities, following through on details, and creating practical systems that make everyday life run more smoothly.
- Reliable and accountable: You take your commitments seriously, communicate proactively, and can be counted on to follow through. Consistency and dependability are central to how you work.
- Confident with children: You are comfortable taking the lead when needed, reinforcing household expectations, and setting appropriate boundaries. You are warm and supportive while also encouraging children to take responsibility for their belongings, routines, and commitments.
- A strong communicator: You communicate clearly and professionally with both parents and children. You are comfortable sharing updates, asking thoughtful questions, and coordinating around changing schedules and priorities.
- Flexible and adaptable: You understand that family life changes from week to week and can adjust when travel, activities, home projects, or seasonal schedules shift. You are comfortable with occasional overnight support when planned in advance.
- Professional and considerate: With parents frequently working from home, you know how to be highly effective while maintaining a light footprint. You work independently, respect the rhythms of the household, and use good judgment about when to communicate or take initiative.
- A genuine dog lover: You are comfortable and confident with an energetic young dog and are happy to incorporate walks, feeding, appointments, and other pet-related needs into the day.
Key Responsibilities
Family Support & Child Assistance
- Provide after-school supervision and support, including assisting with homework and reinforcing productive homework routines
- Help children prepare backpacks, clothing, snacks, and other items needed for school and activities while encouraging them to participate in these responsibilities
- Provide occasional transportation to activities, particularly when parents are traveling
- Stay overnight with children approximately once per month when parents are traveling
- Assist with family scheduling, appointments, and calendar coordination as needed (familiarity with Skylight calendar a plus)
Household Organization & Maintenance
- Create and maintain household organization systems
- Complete daily household resets and help prepare the home for the biweekly cleaners
- Handle light tidying, including putting away dishes, wiping down surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
- Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
- Oversee vendors as needed (exterminators, contractors for upcoming renovation, etc.)
- Care for indoor plants
Meal Planning & Prep
- Plan and prepare healthy family dinners 3x/week, helping reduce the family’s mental load around meals
- Follow recipes and accommodate family preferences, including selective eaters
- Prepare school lunches as needed, particularly when parents are traveling
- Complete grocery runs related to meal preparation
- Handle kitchen cleanup and leave food preparation areas reset and organized
Inventory & Errands
- Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies
- Collaboratively maintain running household supply lists
- Help manage recurring household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target)
- Assist with dry cleaning
- Mail and package handling, including breaking down of boxes
Laundry & Linens
- Wash, fold, and organize family laundry
- Maintain an organized and well-stocked laundry area
Pet Care
- Walk the dog 2x/day for 20 minutes as needed
- Feed the dog if parents traveling
- Vet and grooming scheduling as needed
- Maintain pet supplies
- A plus if willing to dog sit if family is traveling
Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
- Tackle periodic household organization projects involving areas such as closets, toys, gear, pantry spaces, and the mudroom
- Complete occasional deeper cleaning projects, such as cleaning the refrigerator, oven, or baseboards, as needed
How to Apply
Please submit a short introduction letter explaining your interest in the position, an updated resume, and three professional references with current contact information.
Please Note: This role requires a background check.
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