House Manager and Family Assistant

Location

Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Employment Type

Part-time, 10-16 hours per week

Schedule

Two days per week: Tuesdays and Fridays preferred between 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM, with occasional flexibility for evening support (7:00 - 9:00 PM) 1-2 times per month.

Compensation

$45-$50 per hour, based on experience.

Start Date

ASAP

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation with mileage reimbursement for work-related tasks

About Our Family

Located in Santa Barbara on a spacious, multi-acre property, we're a dynamic household with two full-time working parents (one works from home with regular travel, and the other works in-office) and a lively, easygoing six-year-old. We all enjoy and thrive on spending time outdoors, bike riding, camping, and staying active as a family. Our home has a relaxed, open atmosphere where we balance our demanding work schedules and our son’s full school days with juggling quality family time. We deeply appreciate nature and connecting with each other, and highly value swapping screen time for outdoor adventures, especially on our property.

While we value having successful careers and livelihoods, our ultimate goal is to be present parents, be healthy, and also have time and space for our well-being. While we can manage the day-to-day and are hands-on, we are seeking more support to ease the mental and physical load of our household and second property. With our bustling schedules and work-related travel, we're looking for someone proactive, highly organized, open-minded, and inclusive who can help us reclaim personal time, keep our household and additional nearby property running smoothly, and support our son in growing, learning, and enjoying life while we manage our work commitments and prioritize our well-being and quality, relaxed time together.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You're calm, organized, and a positive, upbeat person who naturally takes initiative. You're adaptable, are highly attuned to the emotions of others, and can read the room, especially when it comes to young children—you know when to encourage outdoor play and when it’s time to dial back the energy and rest and recharge.

You have experience in and a passion for managing multiple properties, including multi-acre households, coordinating family calendars, caring for young children, cooking/meal prep, and ensuring household systems are in place that keep the home running seamlessly. You're self-managed, anticipate needs before being asked, have excellent time management skills, and take genuine ownership of your responsibilities.

Our ideal fit is highly proactive, organized, open-minded, tolerant, and mindful of supporting our parenting philosophies. You maintain professional boundaries, communicate clearly, are tech savvy, easily prioritize what needs to get done, and can balance competing priorities seamlessly. You genuinely love working with families, can step in during busy times and schedule/travel shifts, and feel comfortable in a private family home environment that values a healthy, highly active lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support

• Support after-school pickup 1-2 days per week (3:00 - 5:30 PM during school year)
• Light supervision and backup childcare as needed
• Occasional kid-related errands (birthday gifts, school events, teacher appreciation items)

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Create and maintain household organization systems
• Daily resets (load/unload dishes, wipe surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
• Light tidying throughout the home
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
• Event, holiday, and guest preparation
• Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors
• Backup indoor plant care

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
• Organizational projects for areas that need decluttering and systems

Inventory & Errands

• Manage running household supply lists
• Handle household orders and subscriptions
• Returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping
• Break down boxes

Meal Support

• Prep healthy meals and snacks (wash and prep fresh foods)
• Prep 2-3 fresh and healthy simple lunches/dinners
• Grocery shopping
• Follow dietary preferences (minimal meat, nut-free for child, no shellfish)
• Kitchen cleanup and maintenance

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and organize laundry
• Occasional ironing or steaming
• Linen rotation (towels and bedding)
• Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas

Vehicle Upkeep

• Schedule maintenance for family vehicles
• Weekly vehicle reset, fueling, charging, and cleaning
• Track registration and insurance

Property Oversight

• Research and coordinate house cleaning services
• Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers
• Research and coordinate repairs and quotes
• Support with second property (15 minutes away): manage a handy worker, plumber visits (1-2 times per year), and coordinate gardeners for hedges

Administrative Support

• Family calendar management (household schedules and appointments)
• Make appointments (dentist, doctor, etc.)

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, updated resume, and three professional references with contact information. This role requires a background check.

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