House Manager

Job Title: House Manager

Location: Rockville Centre, NY (11570)

Employment Type: Part-Time, 12–15 hours/week (12 hours/week guaranteed); W2 Position

Schedule: M-Th, 3 hours/day with preference for afternoon availability

Compensation: $30-$35/hour, based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements:

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided for household errands)
• General vaccinations
• Comfort with children

About Our Family

We are a busy family of three, seeking a trustworthy, reliable, and proactive individual to help manage the flow of our home and ensure everything runs smoothly from day to day. Our schedule can get hectic, so we need someone who can take charge of key household responsibilities, including a daily reset, , laundry, light cleaning, meal prep, and general upkeep--bonus if you have an eye for organization! Your role will be crucial in helping us transition seamlessly from one day to the next, providing the support we need to keep the house in order and everyone on track.

Consistency and reliability are important to us, as we strive to create a warm and supportive environment. We value open communication and are looking for someone who can serve as a trusted partner in managing our home and supporting our family’s needs. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling a variety of tasks, while also taking initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and staying on top of it all.

Who You Are / What We’re Looking For

You are a warm, professional, and self-directed individual who thrives in a fast-paced, family-oriented environment. You’re highly organized and proactive, someone who doesn't wait for things to happen but takes ownership of tasks and anticipates what needs to be done next. Your ability to juggle multiple priorities, while remaining calm and focused, will make you an essential part of our team. Whether it’s keeping track of the running household inventory list, doing laundry, or packing school lunches, you approach every task with care and attention to detail.

In addition to being reliable, you are a great communicator who is responsive and able to provide updates as needed. Your positive attitude and warm demeanor will allow you to fit seamlessly into our family environment, bringing both efficiency and a sense of calm to the home. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and can manage responsibilities independently, but also enjoys being a helpful and supportive part of a collaborative family dynamic. You enjoy creating order in a busy home, are a natural problem-solver, and have a genuine desire to contribute to a family’s well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Household Management & Organization

• Daily resets and prep home for 2x monthly cleaners
• Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
• Create and maintain household organization systems

Inventory & Errands

• Manage running household supply lists (pantry/fridge/household supplies)
• Returns and dry cleaning
• Mail and package handling
• Breakdown boxes

Laundry & Linen Care

• Wash/fold/organize laundry
• Ironing/steaming and special garment care
• Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas

Meal Planning & Prep

• Prep and pack school lunches/snacks 4x/week
• Plan and prep healthy meals/snacks for the family 3-4x/week
• Manage grocery shopping list
• Kitchen clean-up and maintenance

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Prep backpacks/clothing/snacks
• Occasional daycare pick-ups
• Light supervision/back-up childcare as needed

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
• Refresh kitchen
• Clean humidifiers
• Organizational projects (toys, gear, closets)

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Occasionally oversee cleaners/contractors/landscapers
• Research/coordinate repairs and quotes
• Manage outdoor spaces (maintain outdoor patio)

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Awareness of household schedules
• Receipt/budget tracking for expenses incurred as House Manager

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

• A brief cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for our family.
• Your updated resume.
• Three professional references with contact details.

Please Note: This role requires a background check.

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Salary : $30 - $35