The posting
Part-Time Household Manager
Location: Carlsbad CA | 92009 Employment Type: Part-Time | Approximately 15 hours per week Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 3 hours per day, with flexibility during daytime hours 9am-5pm. No weekends required. Compensation: $30- 35/hour, based on experience Start Date: ASAP
Requirements
- Prior professional household management, personal assistant, home organization, or comparable experience preferred
- Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license required; mileage reimbursement provided for work-related driving
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using shared lists, Google Calendar, and household ordering platforms
- Comfortable with the possibility of a future household dog and no pet allergies that would prevent related duties
- Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
About Our Family
We are a warm, active family of four in the Carlsbad/Encinitas area with two school-age children, ages 8 and 11. Between running a business, demanding careers, work travel, school, sports, music, and family adventures, our days are full and our weekends are often spent on the go.
We're fortunate to have family support for after-school activities and a wonderful weekly house cleaner. What we're missing is someone who can take ownership of the everyday household details — errands, groceries, organization, returns, appointments, and those projects that never quite make it off the to-do list.
We're looking for a trusted Household Manager who can bring greater ease, efficiency, and breathing room to our lives. With a home renovation on the horizon and a potential new family dog, we'd love someone who can grow with our family, anticipate what needs attention, and help keep our home running smoothly behind the scenes.
Who You Are / What We're Looking For
You're a proactive, highly organized household professional who naturally sees what needs to be done and takes action. You have an exceptional eye for detail, can walk into a space, quickly assess priorities, and confidently move from observation to execution. You're always thinking one step ahead, identifying opportunities for improvement, and creating thoughtful solutions that bring greater calm and efficiency to the home.
You're tech-savvy, resourceful, and comfortable creating practical systems that simplify household organization and keep projects moving. Whether you're coordinating vendors, tackling an organizational project, managing errands, or restocking groceries, you shift between priorities with ease, sound judgment, and accountability.
With two busy working parents frequently on calls throughout the day, you understand the value of independent ownership and a light footprint. You're conscientious, reliable, and confident making decisions within established preferences, communicating efficiently, and following through without constant oversight.
You take pride in being a trusted extra set of eyes and hands, ensuring groceries are stocked, errands are completed, donations leave the house, and unfinished projects move forward. Your greatest contribution is taking the mental load off the family so they can spend less time managing household logistics and more time enjoying their home, children, and weekends together.
This is 98% a household management role, with occasional flexibility for a school pickup, drop-off, or other family needs. We're seeking someone who genuinely enjoys creating order and is excited to become a trusted, long-term part of our household.
Key qualities we're looking for:
- Proactive self-starter: Notices what needs attention and takes initiative
- Exceptional eye for detail: Anticipates needs and suggests thoughtful improvements
- Independent and accountable: Assesses, prioritizes, and executes with minimal direction
- Tech-savvy and systems-minded: Creates practical tools and organizational solutions
- Resourceful and adaptable: Moves confidently between errands, projects, and household priorities
- Calm and conscientious: Brings consistency, care, and efficiency to a busy home
- High emotional intelligence: Reads the room, respects privacy, and maintains a light footprint
- Reliable and trustworthy: Communicates clearly and follows through
- Solutions-oriented: Brings ideas and takes ownership of outcomes
- Warm and flexible: Comfortable around children and providing occasional back-up support
- Long-term mindset: Values building trust and growing with the family
Key Responsibilities
Household Management & Organization
- Maintain organized, functional household systems that support the family's daily routines
- Complete regular household resets, including kitchen counters, dishes, trash, and high-traffic areas, keep common spaces tidy and ready for the family's return home
- Tackle organizational projects involving closets, pantry, entryway, garage, children's belongings, and household storage
- Sort unwanted items and take ownership of donation drop-offs and disposal
- Assist with seasonal household organization and holiday or guest preparation
- Unpack and put away belongings following family travel
- Refresh flower arrangements and care for indoor plants
Inventory & Errands
- Maintain running household supply and grocery lists using shared tools
- Shop for groceries and restock pantry, refrigerator, and household essentials
- Manage online orders, returns, errands, dry cleaning
- Handle birthday gifts, client gifts, gift wrapping, and other shopping needs
- Collect and sort mail, manage packages, and break down delivery boxes
- Coordinate monthly vehicle washes and occasional vehicle cleaning or organization
- Complete local errands efficiently and independently
Meal Planning & Prep
- Grocery shop according to family preferences and weekly needs
- Wash, chop, and prepare fruits and vegetables for easy use throughout the week
- Assist with simple, healthy meal and snack preparation as requested
- Help keep the refrigerator and pantry organized and well stocked
- Maintain a clean, functional kitchen following meal preparation
Vendor & Property Oversight
- Conduct regular household walk-throughs to identify maintenance or organizational needs, flag repairs, upkeep concerns, and opportunities to improve household efficiency
- Research service providers, obtain quotes, and coordinate appointments
- Assist with overseeing handyman visits, repairs, and household projects
- Support outdoor-area tidying and coordinate maintenance as needed
Administrative & Personal Assistant Support
- Assist with household appointments, scheduling, and calendar coordination
- Make calls and follow up on returns, refunds, service requests, and other admin tasks
- Track household tasks, appointments, and outstanding action items
- Support birthday, holiday, event, and guest-related logistics
- Assist with occasional business-related administrative tasks, including client gifting
- Maintain organized receipts, records, and household information
- Provide concise updates on completed work, outstanding items, and upcoming priorities
Family Support
- Maintain flexibility for occasional family needs while keeping household management as the primary focus
- Provide occasional back-up school pickup or child-related assistance when regular family support is unavailable
Home Renovation & Special Projects
- Assist with household preparation ahead of the family's planned renovation
- Help organize, sort, and prepare belongings for temporary relocation
- Coordinate donations, packing-related organization, and household inventory
- Support household setup and organization during the transition and upon return
- Take ownership of special projects as household needs evolve
Future Pet Care
- Be comfortable welcoming a dog into the household
- Assist with pet supplies, grooming appointments, and related scheduling
- Provide occasional basic pet care support as mutually agreed upon
How to Apply
Please submit an updated resume highlighting your relevant household management, personal assistant, organization, or family support experience.We'd also love to hear briefly about your approach to managing household priorities independently, staying organized, and helping a busy family feel more supported.
Please include three professional references with current contact information.
Finalists will be required to complete a background check, including a driving record review, and sign the family's confidentiality/NDA agreement.
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