House Manager

A private family is seeking a highly organized and proactive House Manager to oversee the daily operations of their residence in Highland Park, IL. This position is ideal for a resourceful professional who enjoys creating structure, managing household logistics, and serving as a trusted point person for a busy family. The schedule requires flexibility, including daytime hours as well as occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight coverage when needed. This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary of $70,000–$80,000.

Responsibilities of the House Manager:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all household operations, ensuring the home functions efficiently and remains well organized.
• Manage household systems and projects, including organization initiatives, laundry coordination, light housekeeping needs, and routine property upkeep.
• Maintain household inventories and ensure groceries, supplies, and family essentials are consistently stocked and readily available.
• Coordinate scheduling with vendors, contractors, maintenance professionals, and other service providers while overseeing appointments and follow-through.
• Handle a wide range of household and personal logistics, including errands, scheduling support, and special projects as requested.
• Facilitate transportation for children to and from school, extracurricular activities, appointments, and other engagements.
• Provide support during after-school hours and assist with evening and weekend responsibilities as family schedules require.
• Assist with household continuity and supervision during periods of family travel, including occasional overnight coverage when needed.

Qualifications of the House Manager:

• Previous experience in household management, family support, personal assistance, childcare, or a comparable role within a private residence.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and operate independently.
• Flexible availability and willingness to adapt to changing schedules, including evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight responsibilities.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential family matters.
• Experience working with teenagers and providing dependable guidance, supervision, and support.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable personal transportation.
• Resides within a reasonable commuting distance of Highland Park, IL and possesses strong communication skills, reliability, and professionalism.

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