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House Manager/ Family Assistant Part - Time

  • On-site
    • Newton , Massachusetts, United States
  • $35 - $40 per hour

This role is ideal for someone who finds real satisfaction in creating order and making a home run smoothly. If you’ve been doing this in your own home for years this will feel natural.

Job description

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Job requirements

What You’ll DoHousehold Reset & Organization (Primary Focus)

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and consistently reset home

  • Return items (toys, shoes, household items) to their proper place daily

  • Follow and maintain existing organization systems (with support from a professional organizer)

  • Stay ahead of clutter and proactively keep the home in order

Kitchen & Food Support

  • Reset the kitchen daily (dishes, surfaces, cookware, appliances)

  • Prepare school lunches for two children

  • Assist with light food prep (washing, chopping, organizing ingredients)

  • Maintain fridge organization and pantry systems

Grocery Shopping & Restocking

  • Manage household inventory and supplies

  • Place and manage grocery orders (Costco, Instacart, specialty stores)

  • Keep the home fully stocked with food, toiletries, and essentials

  • Follow dietary needs including gluten-free, lactose-free, and ingredient awareness

Laundry & Home Care

  • Handle laundry (wash, fold, organize)

  • Change bed linens weekly

  • Maintain closet and clothing organization

Decluttering & Home Projects

  • Organize children’s items, toys, and shared spaces

  • Coordinate donations and removal of unused items

  • Support larger projects like organizing storage areas and preparing guest spaces

  • Work alongside a professional organizer to maintain systems

Errands & Household Logistics

  • Run errands and manage online orders

  • Break down boxes, manage recycling, and maintain entry areas

  • Take out trash and ensure weekly pickup readiness

Light Family Support (Occasional)

  • Prepare school lunches and help keep children’s items organized

  • Provide occasional backup support (e.g., emergency school drop-off)

Schedule

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

  • Wednesday: Shorter day (~4 hours)

  • Opportunity for additional hours depending on candidate and structure

This schedule is intentionally aligned with school hours.

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