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Household Manager (with Housekeeping & Meal Prep Focus)

Jacksonville, FL 32257

Part-time, 20-25 hours/week (20 hours guaranteed)

Monday-Friday, 3-5 days per week (flexible days/hours chosen based on mutual agreement)

• Flexibility: occasional evening babysitting and/or house sitting as needed

$28-$32/hour (based on experience)

ASAP (targeting August)

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable transportation (candidate uses their own vehicle); mileage reimbursement provided for on-the-job driving/errands.
• Must be comfortable with routine and repetition, and able to deliver consistent quality without burnout.
• General vaccinations

This home is warm, busy, and real-there's a lot of life happening here, and the goal is for it to feel calmer, lighter, and more supported week to week. The household includes two adults and a middle-school-aged child. The family has had consistent household support for years and truly values what the right person can bring: order, peace of mind, and the feeling that the home is running smoothly without constant direction.

A typical day has a steady rhythm-school starts early and afternoons are active-so the home works best when someone is thoughtfully maintaining it in the background: staying ahead of laundry, keeping bathrooms and floors truly clean, resetting the "drop zones" that accumulate clutter, and making sure the household doesn't slowly drift into chaos. Think of this role as part household manager, part "chaos coordinator"-someone who can anticipate needs, keep things running smoothly, and create order before small tasks become bigger problems. The biggest need is someone who can see what needs to be done, take ownership, and follow through-without the family needing to create checklists, hover, or re-check work.

This is a home where humor and personality are part of everyday life, but so is professionalism. There's a work-from-home environment at times, so the right fit will be naturally considerate-able to "read the room," time louder tasks appropriately, and communicate clearly if something needs attention or a decision.

This role is a great fit for someone who genuinely enjoys creating order and keeping a home running well-someone who finds satisfaction in consistency, strong routines, and noticing the small things before they become big things. The ideal candidate is self-directed and proactive: once the household flow is learned, tasks are handled confidently and independently, with pride in doing things thoroughly (not halfway).

You take ownership of the details that keep family life running smoothly, whether that means staying ahead of laundry, maintaining organization systems, meal prepping, completing thorough weekly cleaning, resetting high-traffic areas, rotating linens, or finding better solutions for spaces that have become cluttered or inefficient. You have a natural "see it, solve it" mindset and enjoy creating systems that make a home function more effectively.

A warm, steady presence matters here. This home will feel best with someone who is kind, positive, and comfortable around children, with the judgment to step in when needed and step back when not. Communication is also key: the family appreciates direct, respectful feedback and wants someone who will ask questions, flag issues early, and speak up when something would work better another way. The right person won't wait to be managed-instead, they take full ownership of their responsibilities ensuring the home consistently feels calm, cared for , and well-maintained.

• Take ownership of overall household upkeep with a "see it, solve it" mindset
• Create and maintain organization systems (and improve existing systems where helpful)
• Daily resets and tidying (dishes, counters/surfaces, high-traffic vacuuming as needed)
• Weekly cleaning with true, thorough standards (bathrooms, floors, surfaces, high-traffic areas)
• Linen rotation for beds (weekly swaps/refreshes as needed)
• Seasonal swaps (clothing, decor, bedding) as needed
• Occasional event/holiday/guest prep (including guest linens)
• Unpacking after family travel

• Periodic deep cleaning (fridge clean-outs, oven, baseboards, fan blades, and other "out of sight" areas)
• Refresh and reset high-congestion zones (garage/mudroom/entryway/dining room drop zone)
• Organizational projects (craft areas, gear, household zones that need better "homes")

• Full laundry ownership: wash, fold, organize, and put away
• Special garment care (items that can't go in the dryer; steaming/ironing as needed)
• Linen rotation
• Keep laundry area tidy, stocked, and functioning smoothly

• Prepare 2-3 family dinners per week (either fully cooked meals for reheat or "prep-ready" meals with clear labeling/instructions)
• Snack support (washed/cut fruit, ready-to-eat containers)
• Grocery shopping
• Follow dietary preferences and kitchen safety practices, including strict shellfish avoidance due to a severe allergy
• Kitchen clean-up and maintenance after meal prep

• Restock pantry/fridge and household supplies; notice what's running low before it's urgent
• Maintain running household supply lists
• Manage household ordering/subscriptions (e.g., Amazon/Shipt/Costco/Target as applicable)
• Handle returns (notably frequent Amazon returns) and dry cleaning
• Break down boxes and manage recycling/cardboard flow for pickup
• Light mail/package handling as needed (bringing deliveries inside, organizing)

• Occasionally schedule maintenance for the family vehicle as needed

• Occasionally research/coordinate home repairs, quotes, and vendor scheduling
• Support seasonal property maintenance planning
• Help manage outdoor spaces and keep exterior areas orderly as needed

• Occasional emergency pick-up/drop-off support
• Partner with parents to create and maintain age-appropriate routines, chore systems, and responsibility checklists that encourage independence
• Light supervision/back-up childcare when both adults are unavailable
• Kid-related errands (school-related items, supplies, occasional needs)
• Occasional evening babysitting after trust is established (paid separately)

Please submit:

• A short introduction letter
• An updated resume
• 3 professional references (include contact information)

This role requires a background check.

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