The posting
Job Title: Part-time House Manager & Family Assistant
Location: Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Employment Type: Part-Time | 15-20 hours per week (15 guaranteed)
Schedule: Flexible; 3 to 5 days per week. Candidates are able to set their own consistent day-time schedule.
Compensation: $28-$32 per hour, commensurate with experience
Start Date: ASAP
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free environment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Reliable transportation required with valid license and clean driving record; use of a family vehicle is available and preferred
- Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day and lift up to 40 pounds for limited periods of time
- Comfortable working in a home with pets (one small senior dog and one young cat cat)
About Our Family
We are a warm, busy, and close-knit family of three who recently returned to Lake Elmo after a year living in Texas and are in the process of making this house truly feel like home. Both adults work full-time from home, often with back-to-back calls and meetings from morning through afternoon. Our daughter is a bright, independent young teen that thrives with consistency and calm in her space. Our household also includes two beloved pets: an elder Chiweenie and a young cat who both bring a lot of life to the space.
We’re community-minded, relational, and laid-back, with a strong work ethic and a lot of heart for hosting. We’re intentional about bringing people together and celebrating those we care about, and we want our home to feel organized, welcoming, and comfortable—even when life is moving fast. The right person will feel less like hired help and more like a trusted partner in keeping this household humming.
Who You Are / What We're Looking For
You are:
- A natural self-starter: You walk into a home, notice what needs attention, and get to work—without needing to be told twice.
- Proactive, creative, and organized: You spot opportunities to improve a system and take the initiative to make it happen.
- Ready to tackle a little of everything: Restocking the pantry, designing a closet system, sourcing the perfect gift basket, or getting the guest bathroom ready for company.
- Comfortable working independently: You’re happy listening to a podcast or audiobook and won’t be thrown off by a Zoom call down the hall.
- A clear, proactive communicator: You keep the family informed about your schedule and give plenty of notice when something needs to shift.
- Sensitive and emotionally intelligent: You pick up on individual needs, adapt naturally, and know when to be present and when to give space.
- Respectful of personal spaces: You’re especially thoughtful about the belongings and boundaries of teens in the home.
- Creative and hospitality-minded: You enjoy thoughtful details—from beautiful gift baskets to themed dinners—that make people feel genuinely welcomed.
- Someone who brings ideas, not just execution.
Key Responsibilities
Household Organization & Maintenance
- Create, maintain, and evolve household organization systems throughout the home
- Perform daily resets to keep common areas tidy: wipe surfaces, load/unload dishes, vacuum high-traffic areas, etc.
- Prepare the home for the bi-weekly cleaning service
- Manage seasonal clothing transitions, including prompting and facilitating size reviews
- Coordinate donation drop-offs (Goodwill and similar) and explore resale options where appropriate
- Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries proactively and maintain stock of these items
- Prepare home for guests: ensure TVs are set up and logged in, remotes are charged, towels and coffee are laid out, and bathrooms are guest-ready
Inventory & Errands
- Manage running household supply list
- Grocery shop in-store or arrange delivery and maintain stock of preferred items for all family members
- Maintain intentional back stock of pantry staples, household supplies, and toiletries, including travel-size items
- Manage and execute household orders and subscriptions
- Keep the bar and snack area fully stocked for hosting
- Handle weekly errands (e.g. returns, gift shopping, grocery shopping) efficiently, batching tasks by day and location
- Retrieve mail from the mailbox several times per week; open household packages as needed and breakdown boxes for recycling
Laundry & Linens
- Wash, fold, and organize laundry for the full household
- Rotate and refresh linens and towels
- Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area
Special Projects
- Organize closets and seasonal gear, creating practical systems that make the home easier to maintain
- Lead home-improvement projects, from planning closet built-ins and mudroom doors to sourcing materials and hardware
- Support event and holiday hosting, including themed dinners, seasonal celebrations, and football game prep (snacks, decor, logistics)
- Clean Pura filters throughout the home; monitor and adjust settings to manage pet-related odors
- Research, purchase, and wrap gifts; assemble gift baskets for extended family members for holidays, birthdays, and back-to-school
Meal Support
- Prepare crockpot meals 1-2 times per week using provided recipes
- Process and prep produce (wash, chop, store)
- Prepare batch snacks and breakfast items (e.g.protein balls, egg bites) as requested
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen space
Pet Care
- Feed and monitor the dog and cat as needed
- Schedule and transport the dog to routine veterinary appointments (approximately every 4-6 weeks for injections)
- Sweep and tidy the pet area
- Maintain pet supply inventory
- Coordinate optional grooming appointments as needed
Vehicle Upkeep
- Fuel family vehicles proactively
- Schedule and transport vehicles for routine maintenance
- Occasionally wipe and vacuum car interiors and coordinate car washes
- Track registration and insurance documents; ensure paperwork is current and kept in the vehicle
Vendor & Property Oversight
- Serve as the on-site point of contact for vendors and service providers
- Find deep cleaning service and delegate tasks (e.g. oven, baseboards)
- Research and coordinate repair quotes and build/maintain a reliable vendor contact list (windows, HVAC, electrician, etc.)
- Create and manage a seasonal home maintenance calendar; delegate and oversee tasks such as winterizing, hose storage, and summer prep
- Coordinate with the landscaping crew on outdoor project goals; help develop a polished and functional deck and patio space
Administrative & Family Support
- Manage household calendar proactively: look ahead for upcoming events, school activities, anniversaries, and appointments and plan ahead for preparation needs (e.g. ordering gifts, managing teacher appreciation items)
- Schedule and coordinate recurring appointments for the family (medical, dental, haircuts, etc.) and other miscellaneous appointments as requested
- Support event planning and coordination (e.g. milestone celebrations and themed gatherings)
- Assist with personal travel logistics: research accommodations, coordinate dinner reservations, and handle bookings in a warm and professional manner
- Track receipts for all employee-related expenses
How to Apply:
If interested, please submit the following:
- A brief letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this position
- Your updated resume
- At least 3 professional references with contact information
Note that this role requires a background check.
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