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The Household Manager is an experienced personal service professional overseeing all operational, maintenance, and administrative functions across the Family's private properties and residences in ...

The Piper is a Household Model community, with 3 Memory Support households and 3 Assisted Living households. Each household is made up of 20 apartments, as well as community living, dining and ...

Description Household Coordinator - Manchester Commons Erie, PA - Full-time; Hourly, Non-exempt; Daylight Starting Salary: $15.00-16.95/hour, depending on experience Presbyterian SeniorCare Network ...

Household Manager

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Household Manager Location: Indianapolis, IN 46220 Employment Type: Part-time, 25-30 hours per week Schedule: Flexible weekday schedule with preference for availability starting around 9:00 AM to ...

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Private Household Manager

Malcolm, NE · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Coordinate household schedules, appointments and projects * Manage vendors and household services * Run errands using family vehicles * Plan groceries and prepare healthy family meals * Help organize ...

Position Description: 1030 hours/week | $25$50/hour Were hiring a part-time Household Manager to take real ownership of household projects and organization. This role is for someone who enjoys ...

Household Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

$25 - $50/hr

Position Description: 1030 hours/week | $25$50/hour Were hiring a part-time Household Manager to take real ownership of household projects and organization. This role is for someone who enjoys ...

Household Supporter Heartbeet Lifesharing is looking for both Part-Time and Full-Time Household Supporters to assist adults with developmental disabilities with their day to day life skills and ...

Private Household Manager

Malcolm, NE · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Private Household Manager Malcolm, Nebraska $65,000-$75,000 + Full Benefits + Annual Bonus Do you find genuine satisfaction in making life easier for others? If creating order, anticipating needs and ...

Household Manager

Lake Bluff, IL · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Household Manager Location: Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Employment Type: Part-Time | 25-30 hours per week Schedule: Monday through Friday, start time of 6 or 6:30am for approximately 5-6 hours/day.

Household Manager

Lake Bluff, IL · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Household Manager Location: Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Employment Type: Part-Time | 25-30 hours per week Schedule: Monday through Friday, start time of 6 or 6:30am for approximately 5-6 hours/day.

Household Manager

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Household Manager Location: Indianapolis, IN 46220 Employment Type: Part-time, 25-30 hours per week Schedule: Flexible weekday schedule with preference for availability starting around 9:00 AM to ...

Household Supporter Heartbeet Lifesharing is looking for both Part-Time and Full-Time Household Supporters to assist adults with developmental disabilities with their day to day life skills and ...

Household Manager

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Household Manager Location: Indianapolis, IN 46220 Employment Type: Part-time, 25-30 hours per week Schedule: Flexible weekday schedule with preference for availability starting around 9:00 AM to ...

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How much do household jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for household in the United States is $22.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a household?

Household jobs refer to tasks and roles performed to maintain and manage a home. These can include cleaning, cooking, laundry, gardening, childcare, and home repairs. Household jobs may be carried out by family members or by hired help, such as housekeepers, nannies, or handymen. The specific duties vary depending on the size of the household and its needs, but the goal is to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a household manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Household Manager, you need strong organizational abilities, budgeting skills, and experience in domestic management or hospitality, often supported by relevant training or certifications. Familiarity with scheduling software, smart home systems, and inventory tracking tools is highly beneficial. Exceptional communication, discretion, and problem-solving skills help you manage staff, vendors, and the household’s daily operations. These competencies ensure the household runs smoothly, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of the employers.

What are the common challenges faced by household managers, and how can they effectively address them?

Household managers often juggle a variety of responsibilities, from supervising staff and managing schedules to handling budgets and overseeing maintenance. Common challenges include coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring clear communication among staff and family members, and adapting to changing household needs. Effective household managers develop strong organizational systems, maintain open lines of communication, and stay flexible to handle unexpected situations. Building trust with the family and team also helps create a harmonious and efficient work environment.

What is the difference between Household vs Housekeeper?

AspectHouseholdHousekeeper
CredentialsVaries; often no formal certificationOften no formal certification, but experience preferred
Work EnvironmentPrivate homes or residencesPrivate homes, hotels, or cleaning services
Employer & IndustryIndividual householdsHouseholds, cleaning agencies, hospitality industry
Job FocusManaging household tasks, overseeing staffCleaning, organizing, and maintaining the home

While both roles involve working within private homes, a Household typically refers to managing the entire household or overseeing staff, whereas a Housekeeper focuses on cleaning and maintaining the home's cleanliness. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Household job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 38% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,046 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

Nanny / Household Assistant

Nanny Poppins Agency

Laconia, NH • On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Part-time

PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Location: Laconia, New Hampshire
Compensation: $25–30 per hour
Commitment Level: Part-time, live-out, long-term
Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

A family in Laconia, New Hampshire is seeking an experienced, highly self-directed Nanny / Household Assistant to join their home on a long-term, live-out basis. This role is weighted primarily toward household management and daily organization, with newborn support as a secondary component. The family is expecting a baby girl in late September, and two older children, ages 15 and 10, are in the home periodically during school breaks. During the weekday morning hours, the person in this role will take ownership of the kitchen, household organization, and daily upkeep, keeping the home running smoothly and prepared for the newborn's arrival. The household includes a dog and five backyard chickens. The ideal candidate is proactive, works well independently without extensive direction, and can identify what needs doing and take care of it.

Benefits

  • Guaranteed hours per week
  • One week paid vacation
  • Long-term position with a growing family
  • Potential for additional hours

Responsibilities

  • General household organization, tidying, and upkeep of a five-bedroom, three-bathroom home
  • Keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and running efficiently, including dishes and dishwasher
  • Food preparation and basic meal and snack preparation
  • Grocery organization, putting away groceries, and monitoring household food and supply needs
  • Light household cleaning and keeping common areas neat
  • Laundry and related household organization
  • Receiving and organizing deliveries
  • Household errands, pickups, and returns as needed
  • Restocking household supplies and notifying the family when items need replenishing
  • Assisting with the family dog and basic care tasks for the family's five chickens
  • Newborn support as needed, including basic newborn care, feeding and bottle preparation, diapering, and newborn laundry
  • Keeping the nursery organized and stocked, and washing and organizing bottles and feeding supplies
  • Providing occasional newborn care while the parents attend to appointments and other responsibilities
  • Proactively identifying tasks rather than waiting for direction

Requirements

  • Prior professional nanny or childcare experience
  • Newborn or infant experience strongly preferred
  • Strong household management, organizational, and kitchen skills
  • Comfortable combining childcare with household responsibilities
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction
  • Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle
  • Comfortable in a home with pets, including a dog and backyard chickens
  • Strong initiative, discretion, and communication skills
  • Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references

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About Nanny Poppins Agency

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Since 1995, the Nanny Poppins Agency has been providing the highest level of support as a full-service, nationwide nanny and domestic staffing agency. Our clients range from young, rising professionals looking for their first mother’s helper, nanny, personal assistant, or housekeeper; to high-profile, world-traveling corporate executives, business owners, dual-professional families, celebrities and athletes; to professionally run family trusts and estates. We manage each search with discretion, precision, forethought and in constant consideration of your valuable time. We know that you are busy and that your standards are high. We look beyond the average and seek out the best candidates, carefully screening them prior to sending them over for your review. The Nanny Poppins Agency has earned a reputation for sourcing, thoroughly screening, and placing candidates that hold the highest standard of professionalism. Our clients return to us and refer us to their friends, family and colleagues. Our clients can trust our agency to work hard to meet their criteria and unique needs throughout the candidate screening process. Nanny Poppins will be available to them at any time after the placement is made to ensure our clients are satisfied and will return to us, referring to their family.

Headquarters location

Windham, NH, US