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Job Title: House Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Orangevale, CA 95662

Employment Type: Part-time (15-20 hours per week)

Schedule: 2-3 days per week, flexible Monday-Thursday from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Compensation: $30-35/hour, based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

• Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation (plus mileage reimbursement for work-related errands)
• Prior experience in household management required

We are a dynamic and close-knit family of four (five, if you count our beloved family dog!) who are always on the go. Our lives are filled with work, school, sports, and activities. We have two wonderful kids: an 11-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl. While we cherish our time together, we're looking for someone who can help streamline the daily chaos and bring some much-needed order to our busy lives.

Things tend to get especially hectic during work travel when one parent is away for extended periods, leaving the other to juggle most household duties. That's where you come in - we're seeking someone who can become an integral part of our family by managing day-to-day household operations and creating systems that bring structure and support. We'd also love to bring more consistency to home organization, laundry, meal planning and prep, and other tasks that often slip through the cracks when life gets overwhelming.

Our family values flexibility, fun, and connection, and we're hoping to find someone who will naturally fit into our rhythm. We enjoy spending time with our extended family, who live nearby and are deeply involved in the kids' sports and activities. Ultimately, we want someone who can help make our vision a reality by keeping our home running smoothly, allowing us to focus on what truly matters: spending quality time together.

You are a self-starter who can follow directions but also has the ability to operate independently and knows how to anticipate needs while offering thoughtful improvements. We value good communication and seek someone who can work collaboratively with our family, while also helping relieve the mental load and support us in achieving a balanced routine in our home. You don't shy away from jumping in when things get hectic, especially when one parent is traveling or when the day-to-day needs of a busy family start to pile up. You take initiative and work well autonomously, always to make life easier for everyone in the family. A sense of humor and flexibility are key to making this a great fit!

We'd love someone who shares our healthy, whole-food goals for eating and can help support a balanced lifestyle for our family. We value clean, real food and are looking for someone with experience in meal and snack planning, prep, and kitchen organization. Familiarity with creating nutritious meals that thoughtfully reduce gluten and dairy - while still keeping things fun, flavorful, and family friendly - is a big plus! With busy school, sports, and social schedules, we'd appreciate someone who can help manage meal prep, grocery organization, and kitchen flow so we can continue prioritizing family meals and cooking together.

We ultimately want someone who can step into our home as a reliable, long-term partner. If you're proactive, flexible, and love the idea of being part of a fun, busy family while helping to keep things running smoothly, you'll fit right in with us!

• Create and/or maintain household organization systems
• Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
• Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
• Seasonal swaps (clothing, decor, bedding)
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
• Event/holiday/guest prep
• Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
• Manage household supply lists and orders (Amazon/Costco/Target)
• Run errands: grocery shopping, dry cleaning, gift shopping, etc.
• Mail and package handling
• Break down boxes

• Align with family health goals and plan and prep healthy meals/snacks for adults and kids
• Batch cook 1-2 meals per week
• Prep school lunches 4 days a week
• Flexible with family dietary requests
• Shop for groceries and meal-related items
• Clean kitchen post-prep and manage kitchen tidiness

• Wash, fold, and organize household laundry
• Iron, steam, and care for special garments (uniforms, delicates)
• Rotate linens and bedding
• Take uniforms to the dry cleaner
• Maintain a well-stocked and tidy laundry area

• Point of contact for cleaners/contractors/landscapers
• Occasional seasonal outdoor property tidying

• Occasional backup for school pick-ups/drop-offs
• Occasional backup childcare and light supervision as needed
• Prep backpacks/clothing/snacks
• Kid-related errands

• Occasionally assist with pet sitting when the family is away

To apply, please submit a short introductory letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information. This role requires a background check.

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