The posting
Job Title
Part-Time Family Assistant/Household Manager
Location
Sherwood, Oregon 97140
Employment Type
Schedule: Part-Time | 10-20 hours/week, alternating schedule
Week A — 20 Hours
Greater focus on childcare and family support.
- Monday–Thursday: 1:30pm- 6:30pm
Week B — 10 Hours
Greater focus on household support, special projects and organization.
- Thursday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, Friday 1:30 - 6:30
Part-time, alternating schedule: Week A 20 hours/week; Week B 10 hours per week - averaging roughly 60-65 hours per month. Hours may flex with school breaks and travel schedules, with additional hours possible as the role develops.
Compensation
$30-$35 per hour depending on experience
Start Date
ASAP
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free and fragrance-free environment
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
- Comfortable driving the family vehicle for child transportation
- Comfortable using a personal vehicle for errands; with mileage reimbursement provided for work related tasks.
- CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain certification before employment
- Up-to-date recommended vaccinations, including flu and COVID-19, preferred; vaccination-related considerations are subject to applicable legal accommodations
- Comfortable with large dog
- Willing to provide occasional evening, overnight, or travel-related support when scheduled in advance
About Our Family
We are a fun, energetic household with mom and two children, 5 and 8 years old, living in a vibrant, family-friendly neighborhood. Mom works from home, and there are always kids around, friends coming and going, and something happening. Our days are filled with school, activities, sports, neighborhood adventures, travel, and the everyday hustle of family life. We love being active, having fun, and creating a home where our kids and their friends feel comfortable and welcome.
Our schedule changes with work,travel, and parenting time. Some weeks are active and structured around after-school activities, meals, carpools, and transitions. Other weeks give us a chance to slow down, reset, get organized, and prepare for what’s ahead.
We’re looking for someone who will enjoy becoming part of that rhythm — a self-starter who can embrace the occasional chaos of a busy family while naturally leaning into organization, structure, and order. Someone who can jump in, see what needs to happen, and help keep our home feeling calm and cared for even when life is moving quickly.
Who You Are / What We’re Looking For
You are a warm, capable professional who genuinely enjoys helping a busy family find its steady beat. You connect naturally with kids, understand how to meet them where they are, and can bring a sense of calm, consistency, and fun to their day while always keeping professionalism top of mind.
You are a proactive, highly organized self-starter who doesn’t need to wait for a list to know what comes next. You notice what needs attention, take initiative, and enjoy creating the systems, routines, and order that help a household run smoothly. You communicate clearly and directly, follow through on the details, and take pride in doing things thoroughly and well.
Flexibility is key and being comfortable shifting gears as the needs of the household change are seen as an adventure, not a burden — from supporting the kids and preparing meals to tackling household projects, errands, pet care, or administrative tasks. You know how to lean into the energy of a busy home without being overwhelmed by it, and you find real satisfaction in being the person who helps everything come together.
Spanish language skills are a wonderful plus, as both children attend a dual immersion program.
Key Responsibilities
Family Support
- Be present when the children arrive home and provide light supervision.
- Support after-school routines, including preparing snacks, emptying backpacks and folders, ensuring clothing and gear is clean and prepped for sports/activities.
- Check for school notes, homework, and upcoming activity needs.
- Prepare and organize activity equipment and uniforms.
- Transport children to sports and other activities.
- Provide occasional backup childcare as needed.
- Support the family during flight delays, work travel, and other schedule disruptions.
Household Organization & Maintenance
- Create and maintain practical household organization systems.
- Daily household resets during Week A.
- Handle dishes, wipe surfaces, and complete light tidying in high-traffic areas.
- Coordinate seasonal clothing, décor, and bedding changes.
- Coordinate donation drop-offs.
- Assist with holiday, guest, and event preparation.
- Pack and unpack for family travel.
- Care for indoor plants.
- Replace batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries as needed.
- Coordinate repairs, quotes, contractors, and ongoing property projects.
- Follow up on outstanding warranties, repairs, and household maintenance needs.
Inventory & Errands
- Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies.
- Maintain current household supply and shopping lists.
- Complete returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, and other household errands.
- Handle mail, packages, and post office box pickups.
- Break down and dispose of boxes and packaging.
Meal Support
- Prepare approximately three meals per week when the children are home (family to set menu).
- Prepare a flexible mix of fresh meals, freezer meals, crockpot meals, salads, and other simple, healthy options.
- Prepare school lunches, snacks, and easy grab-and-go meals.
- Prep vegetables and other ingredients weekly.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen after meal preparation.
Laundry & Linens
- Wash, fold, organize, and put away household laundry.
- Provide occasional ironing, steaming, and special garment care.
- Change and rotate children’s linens and guest bedding as needed.
- Maintain a tidy, organized, and well-stocked laundry area.
Vehicle Upkeep
- Schedule routine maintenance and repairs for family vehicles.
- Fuel, clean, and organize family vehicles.
- Coordinate vehicle registration and emissions-related errands.
- Coordinate vehicle registration, fueling, maintenance, and organization.
Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
- Complete occasional deep-cleaning projects, including the refrigerator and oven.
- Refresh and organize high-use areas, including the garage, mudroom, and entryway.
- Complete organization projects involving toys, games, crafts, children’s gear, closets, and activity supplies.
- Support seasonal household maintenance and outdoor-space projects.
Administrative Projects
- Manage household calendars, reminders, appointments, and administrative follow-up.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit a short intro letter telling us a little about yourself and why this role resonates with you, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with name, relationship, and contact information.
Please note that this role requires a background check.
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