House Manager & Personal Assistant with Childcare Support

Job Description: House Manager & Personal Assistant with Childcare Support

Location: Madison, NJ 07940

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

Proposed Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $30-35/hour based on experience

Requirements:

• Must maintain a non-smoking household
• Must have reliable transportation
• Pass background check
• Up-to-date on general vaccinations (including flu)
• CPR certification preferred
• Willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for privacy reasons
• Experience with children for occasional babysitting

Proposed Schedule: primarily Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 5-6 hours per day; 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. *Some flexibility needed based on family needs for specific tasks.

About Our Family:

We are a busy, energetic and loving family of four, with two young children (ages 4 and 2) and a 12-year-old sweet toy poodle. Both parents have fulfilling careers and are often on the move, making it essential for us to have a well-organized, calm environment that supports our fast-paced, active lifestyle. Mom is a full-time business owner, managing her own thriving business while juggling family life. She's seeking a dependable and proactive individual to assist not only with household tasks but also to provide crucial support for her business, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

Our home is full of energy and love, and we value a space that feels organized, welcoming, and allows us to keep our busy schedules in check. We're looking for someone who can help us maintain a harmonious balance by handling essential tasks that keep everything running smoothly—from family logistics and household maintenance to providing support for mom's business needs—ensuring everything operates effortlessly.

Who We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, independent, and able to manage multiple tasks with minimal direction. We need someone who can anticipate needs, who loves to organize and can use discretion. This person will be responsible for managing household tasks like sorting through daily deliveries and packages, keeping inventory, and providing support with organizing and handling the influx of items related to the mom's business.

Additional Information:

• The role is a great fit for someone who thrives in a dynamic household, can manage both big-picture tasks and the finer details, and is comfortable understanding the privacy needs of the family.
• This position will require someone who can juggle multiple responsibilities, ensure the home runs smoothly, and maintain a discreet and organized environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Household Management & Organization

• Manage daily mail/package sorting and organization (5-6 boxes per day) including decisions on what to keep, donate, or sell)
• Coordinate with resellers for valuable items and manage donation pickups
• Help with general tidying and organizing (especially seasonal clothing swaps, toy storage in kids' rooms, and maintaining household systems)
• Oversee and coordinate service providers (handyman, landscaper)
• Load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high traffic areas

Inventory Management & Errands

• Organize, track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, household supplies and essentials
• Create and manage running household supply lists
• Coordinate and manage household orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
• Handle package pickup, mail sorting, and deliveries
• Run errands such as grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping

Laundry & Linen Care

• Wash, dry, fold, and organize laundry for the entire family
• Occasional steaming of clothes and handling special care for delicates
• Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked with supplies

Vehicle Management:

• Ensure vehicle maintenance (scheduling and organizing service appointments)
• Track registration, insurance, and service schedules
• Ensure family vehicle is fueled, cleaned and organized

Child Assistance

• Light supervision and playtime, with occasional backup childcare (e.g., date night)

How to Apply:

If you're interested, please email us the following:

• A brief letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for this position
• Your updated resume
• At least 3 references with contact information

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