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House Manager / Family Assistant (Live-Out) – McLean, VA
A warm and busy family in McLean, VA is seeking a proactive, organized, and experienced House Manager/Family Assistant to support the smooth running of their household. This is a long-term, live-out position with a guaranteed 40-hour work week, typically Monday to Friday, 11 AM – 7/7:30 PM, with flexibility and paid overtime when needed. The ideal start date is early August.
Position Highlights:
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Location: McLean, VA (must be local – no relocation)
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Compensation: $35–$40/hour overtime
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Schedule: 40 hours/week guaranteed; core hours 11 AM–7/7:30 PM, flexibility required on school closures/sick days (9 AM–7 PM)
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Child: One 10-year-old (rising 5th grader)
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Start Date: on or before August 8 (overlap with outgoing assistant preferred)
Responsibilities:
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School pick-up and transportation to afterschool activities (school is within walking distance)
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Household tidying and upkeep: kitchen, living areas, bedrooms, trash, dishwasher, making beds, refreshing bedside tables
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Grocery shopping, running errands (returns, dry cleaning), managing vendors
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Weekly organizational tasks (pantry, mudroom, fridge – typically on Fridays)
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Light family assistant tasks (lists, household inventory, small projects)
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Simple, healthy meal prep (protein veggie focus) – not required but strongly preferred
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Review and follow daily task list (“blueprint”) provided by the family
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Send a Sunday night “This Week” email outlining the upcoming schedule
Ideal Candidate:
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Organized, detail-oriented, and naturally tidy – able to meet high cleanliness standards
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Proactive, self-directed, and observant – sees what needs to be done and takes initiative
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Friendly but professional – values boundaries and maintains a calm, low-drama presence
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Not overly chatty or prone to oversharing – family appreciates quiet competence
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Flexible on scheduling as needed, especially for snow days or sick days
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Comfortable coordinating with the current house manager during the transition period
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thoughtful family that appreciates and respects their household team. They’re seeking someone who brings structure, reliability, and a warm but professional presence to their home.
Salary : $35 - $40