House Manager & Family Assistant

Job Title: House Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Georgetown, SC 29440

Employment Type: Full-time, 32–40 hours per week

Schedule: 8-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday or Friday

7:00am preferred start time, but flexible for the right candidate

Occasional additional hours available for childcare

Compensation: $25/hour via 1099 + monthly gas stipend

8 paid federal holidays + additional vacation and sick leave to be discussed

Start Date: January 2027

Requirements

• Reliable personal transportation with valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day as a regular part of the role
• Ability to lift, carry, and move items during organization and household projects
• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Willingness to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
• Must be comfortable with large dogs

About Our Family

We're a busy, active household in Georgetown: two energetic boys, a very large, lovable golden retriever, and parents who are both deeply invested in their work and even more invested in their family time. Our goal is to end the day with intentional time together, which means our day needs to start with consistent, quality support.

Our lives are always in motion, which means things can pile up. We love what we do, but in order to maintain it, we need some help with the ever-growing lists and managing the bigger picture. We place a lot of emphasis on consistency, discretion, and respect, so the right person will put these values at the core of their work.

We've had wonderful help in the past, but our current house manager is transitioning out of the role. We are excited to find someone who can take the systems that have been created and fine-tune them, ensuring a smooth pass-off and taking things a step further for our family. We’re looking for someone we can trust and rely on over time; someone who takes pride in their work, respects our family dynamic, and feels like a natural extension of how our household operates.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are someone who walks in, reads the room, and gets to work. You don't need to be managed once you're trained; you anticipate what's needed before anyone asks. You communicate clearly and efficiently. You’re warm and grounded, and while you enjoy building a genuine relationship with a family you are supporting, you understand and respect giving space for everyone to focus. While this is not a childcare role, you are engaging with children and they respond well to your calm, steady energy.

You follow through on everything, every time. A full day with a task left half-done isn't something that happens on your watch. You're organized in a way that feels natural, not performative. No task is too big or too small, and you bring the same consistency, care, and consideration to all items on your to-do list.

You understand discretion without needing it explained. You take ownership of the home's operations as if it were your own responsibility, and that ownership shows in the details — the laundry is done and put away, the fridge is clean, and the boys' sports bags are packed before anyone thinks to check. If any of this sounds like exactly who you are, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support & Child Assistance

• If arriving at 7:00am, help get children out the door prepared and on time
• Pack lunches per each child's preferences
• Prep water bottles and snacks daily; empty and refill backpack water bottles
• Review homework folders and prompt children to pick up rooms, shoes, dishes, and personal items
• Stage clean, dry, and packed sports gear by the door ahead of each activity

Household Management & Organization

• Daily reset of common areas: fold blankets, set pillows, clear surfaces
• Tidy the mudroom, ensuring bags and shoes are put away
• Sweep, vacuum, or Swiffer main level floors daily
• Organize kitchen drawers, family room cabinets, playroom, pantry, and laundry room on a weekly rotation
• Complete seasonal organization projects throughout the year using the sort-clean-label method: garage, closets, linen storage, children's rooms, playroom, kitchen, mudroom, laundry room, bathrooms, and holiday storage
• Support holiday, dinner party, and event prep: shopping, decor, setup, and cleanup

Laundry & Linen Care

• Wash, fold, and put away all laundry the same day
• Strip & remake all beds weekly
• Handle dry cleaning pickup and drop-off as part of weekly errands

Meal Support

• Check in daily with household about dinner preferences and coordinate the plan
• Set out ingredients and recipe; prepare dinner daily or bi-weekly depending on the weekly schedule
• Wash, prep, and store fresh fruit weekly
• Clean and set up the coffee maker each morning for the following day

Inventory & Errands

• Maintain a running grocery list; monitor pantry and refrigerator for low or expired items
• Complete weekly grocery shopping; put all groceries away, front-face the pantry, and date freezer items
• Handle weekly errands: returns, shipping, dry cleaning
• Send a weekly flag list noting anything low, broken, or needing attention
• Restock all bathrooms weekly: toilet paper, towels, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash
• Restock kitchen and laundry supplies as needed

Vehicle Upkeep

• Take the family vehicle to the car wash once per week
• Vacuum the interior and fill the gas tank as needed

Pet Care

• Walk the dog once daily (midday)
• Refill food and water daily

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Purge and wipe down the refrigerator weekly
• Clean outdoor porch and pool area weekly
• Wash dog bowls weekly
• Vacuum upholstery, under furniture, baseboards, and stairs weekly
• Manage resale projects (Poshmark)
• • Pull items to sell during closet and room organization projects; hold in a labeled resale bin for family approval
  • Clean, steam, and photograph approved items; write accurate listings with brand, size, condition, measurements, and flaws
  • Price items based on recent sold comparables; answer buyer questions and offers promptly
  • Pack and ship sold items within two days; lower prices on items unsold after 30 days; move unsold items to donate after 60 days
  • Maintain a simple log of listed, sold, and shipped items

How to Apply

Please submit a short intro letter telling us about yourself and why this role is a strong fit, an updated resume, and three professional references with names, relationship, and contact information. Please note that this role requires a background check.

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