Household Manager & Family Assistant

Household Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Employment Type: Full-Time | 35–40 hours per week (35 hours guaranteed; 40 hours available for candidates who prefer a full 40-hour schedule)

Proposed Schedule:

• School year: Monday–Thursday, 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (35 hours/week)
• Summer: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week), with more of the role focused on childcare
• Flexibility: Occasional evening coverage for date nights, a few overnight stays per year, and some earlier starts on school days off or when family schedules call for it

Compensation: $35-40 per hour, based on experience

Benefits:

• 10 days paid time off (5 of your choosing, 5 scheduled around family travel)
• Paid sick time (5 days)
• Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
• Guaranteed hours when the family travels

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Able to maintain a smoke-free and vape-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Ability to navigate stairs throughout the day.
• Comfortable working in a home with a dog.

About Our Family

We’re a busy, warm family with two energetic boys (ages 5 and 7), a playful golden retriever and full days of school, sports, work, and community involvement. We’re looking for thoughtful support that helps us stay organized and gives us more time to enjoy being together.

Our home is lively, and we appreciate practical routines that keep daily life running smoothly. We work with a regular cleaning team, landscaper, and other service providers. This role combines hands-on household support with coordination and follow-through, noticing what needs attention and taking ownership without waiting to be asked.

We value kindness, clear communication, and respect. Our Catholic faith is part of our family life, and we welcome someone who is comfortable supporting our values and routines without needing to share the same beliefs.

We’ve been fortunate to have trusted support in the past and hope to build another lasting professional relationship. We offer a collaborative, considerate working environment where your contributions are recognized and valued. If you’re dependable and engaged and you take pride in caring for a home and supporting children, we’d love to meet you!

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

The right person for this role is warm, reliable, and naturally proactive. You notice when fruit needs chopping, laundry needs folding, or supplies for a monthly school project need organizing, and you take care of it. You take ownership and find real satisfaction in keeping a household running well.

You’re genuinely nurturing with children while maintaining clear, consistent boundaries. You’re comfortable supporting parents who use natural consequences and clear expectations, and you follow the family’s approach while communicating thoughtfully when questions arise.

You’re emotionally grounded, self-aware, and good at reading the room. You know when to connect and when to focus on the work. Punctuality matters, and you bring steady, capable energy even when schedules shift. You’re adaptable, communicate your availability and boundaries clearly, and manage your time effectively without needing close supervision.

If you’ve been a nanny and are ready for broader responsibilities, this role offers the opportunity to manage household routines, assist with nonprofit projects, and become a trusted professional partner to busy working parents. Experience in household management, family assistance, or a similarly hands-on support role is also welcome.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support

• School pickups (and occasional drop-offs), walking or driving depending on the day and weather
• After-school snack prep and homework support
• Childcare coverage, especially on school holidays and days off
• Accompany boys to activities and practices (golf, soccer, etc.)
• Prep and plan activities on days off school — outings to local museums, the zoo, and similar destinations
• Date night coverage and occasional evening shifts as needed
• Support boys in cleaning up after themselves
• A few overnight stays per year to support parent travel and getaways

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Daily tidying and home resets between cleaning crew visits
• Prep home ahead of scheduled cleaners
• Maintain household organization systems; create new ones where helpful
• Seasonal clothing swaps for the boys as they grow — assess what fits, what's worn out, what needs replacing or donating
• Organize donations and coordinate drop-offs
• Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors; maintain small household items
• Toy rotation and fresh-eyes assessment of playroom and garage organization
• Occasional packing and unpacking support for family travel
• Monitor and remind on seasonal upkeep tasks for the vacation property (HVAC, gutters, spring cleanup, window washing, etc.) — no travel required

Inventory & Errands

• Grocery shopping and pantry/fridge/household supply restocking
• Manage running household supply lists and recurring orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
• Handle returns, dry cleaning pickup and drop-off, and gift shopping and wrapping
• Mail and package handling; breaking down boxes
• Coordination with cleaning crew, landscaper, and other service providers — serve as the household point of contact

Meal Support

• Plan and prep school lunches for the week so they're ready to pack
• Prepare dinners for the boys approximately two nights per week
• Batch cooking and ingredient prep where helpful
• Chop and prep fresh fruit and vegetables; keep healthy snacks accessible
• Kitchen cleanup and maintenance

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and put away the boys' laundry; wash, fold and leave parents' laundry for them to put away
• Wash sheets weekly
• Light ironing as needed
• Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked

Pet Care

• Feed the family dog dinner daily
• Drop off at and pick up from doggy daycare a few times per week
• Coordinate grooming appointments (approximately every two months); handle more frequent baths as needed

Vehicle Upkeep

• Candidate may use personal vehicle for school pickups, errands, and activities (mileage reimbursed); family vehicle available if comfortable

Administrative & Nonprofit Support

• Support school and community volunteer projects: shop for supplies, sort and categorize materials, assemble craft kits, print and cut as needed so students can focus on the hands-on work
• Help execute logistics for each month's project (examples include refugee welcome bags, bracelet-making kits for children in oncology wards, holiday gift bag assembly for shelter residents)
• Manage household calendar using the family's digital display system
• Coordinate property upkeep calendar for the vacation home

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A short letter introducing yourself and explaining why you’d be a great fit.
• Your updated resume.
• Three professional references with contact information.

This role requires a background check.

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