Household Manager & Family Assistant

Household Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Wellesley, MA 02482

Employment Type: Part-time (10–15 hours/week)

Schedule: Flexible to start but schedule to include 1–2 weekday afternoons/evenings and ideally Sunday afternoons (e.g., 3–7 PM)

Compensation: $30–$35/hour based on experience, paid on payroll

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements: Ability to maintain a smoke free environment, has reliable transportation, can pass a background check, general vaccinations including COVID and flu, preference for low- or unscented products (due to child with eczema)

About Our Family

We're a warm and active family of five with three energetic boys: a 5.5-year-old and 2.5-year-old twins (one child is on the spectrum). Dad works long hours outside the home and Mom is a stay-at-home parent seeking a true partnership to help maintain order and flow at home. After years of “embracing the chaos,” we're ready for someone to help keep our systems running smoothly so we can enjoy more family time and less stress.

This role is not primarily focused on childcare, but being kid-friendly and comfortable around children is essential. We deeply value a collaborative spirit, someone who can tag-team daily tasks, keep things running behind the scenes, and take initiative while respecting existing routines and systems.

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is:

• Organized, detail-oriented, and great at follow-through
• Patient, calm, and communicative
• Comfortable with and versed in Montessori-inspired environments
• Respectful while being proactive
• Loves home projects, maintaining systems, and bringing order to busy spaces

Key Responsibilities

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Tidy high-traffic areas daily; prep home for weekly cleaning service
• Maintain and refine home organization systems (e.g., toys, closets, storage)
• Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
• Load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, spot vacuum
• Prep for and coordinate donations, returns, and travel packing
• Occasionally supervise vendors (cleaners, handymen, landscapers)

Inventory & Errands

• Track and restock pantry, snacks, toiletries, and cleaning supplies
• Manage orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
• Grocery shopping and occasional local errands (dry cleaning, returns, gift shopping)

Meal Support

• Prep basic, healthy meals/dinners and kids' favorites (mac & cheese, edamame, pizza)
• Pack school lunches
• Clean kitchen after meal prep
• Maintain an organized kitchen, manage grocery inventory

Laundry & Linens

• Fold, organize, and put away laundry
• Rotate bedding, refresh towels
• Keep laundry area tidy and stocked

Vehicle Upkeep

• Reset and organize family vehicles
• Ensure gas tanks are full, interiors tidy

Family Support

• Light back-up child care or supervision- when Mom is out and as an extra set of hands if Dad is working late
• Prep kids' backpacks, snacks, or clothing
• Help with child-related laundry and errands

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, rugs, humidifiers)
• Project-based tasks like toy rotation, seasonal decorations, garage/mudroom refresh