Household Manager

Job Title: Household Manager

Location: Bay Village, OH 44140

Employment Type: Part-time, 20 hours per week

Schedule

• Flexible weekday schedule, preferred start time 10am or later.
• Occasional overnight pet-sitting.

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

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including Tdap), subject to applicable legal accommodations
• Comfortable around infants
• Comfortable with pets, including dogs and a parrot
• Physically capable of tasks including climbing ladders to change lightbulbs and lifting boxes
• Fragrance-free or natural fragrance products preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred

About Our Family

We are a warm and growing family preparing to welcome a new baby this July. Our household consists of two professionals with demanding careers who work different schedules, creating a dynamic environment that requires organization and flexibility. Along with our two friendly dogs and a parrot, our home is located near Lake Erie, offering a beautiful property that's still in the process of being fully unpacked and organized after a recent move.

Our focus is on creating a smooth, organized, and harmonious environment that allows everyone to thrive. The family values a calm, efficient atmosphere, and we are looking for someone who can anticipate needs, stay proactive, and works independently. With one parent working West Coast hours from home and the other keeping early mornings at an office, we appreciate someone who can respect the home's rhythms and seamlessly integrate into our busy routine.

Extended family is nearby and the family frequently travels to see them, which may require scheduling flexibility or pet care while they are gone for the day. We appreciate efficiency, thoughtful organization, and a calm presence that can bring balance to our bustling household. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable with pets, enjoys taking initiative, and thrives in a family-oriented environment.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

Proactive and autonomous: You take initiative and don't wait for detailed instructions.

Self-sufficient: After an initial training period, you recognize what needs to be done and complete tasks independently.

Physically capable: You're comfortable with tasks ranging from organizing closets to climbing ladders for light maintenance.

Flexible and adaptable: You understand that priorities may shift, and some weeks will require different focuses than others.

Respectful of boundaries: You're friendly and warm but mindful of being discrete while we work from home during the day.

Open-minded and adaptable: You are not overly rigid and can learn and respect the family's established preferences and systems.

Family-oriented: You're warm around babies and pets and comfortable becoming part of a family environment and building trust over time.

Organized and detail-oriented: You enjoy creating systems to make daily life easier.

Key Responsibilities

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Create and maintain organization systems throughout the home
• Daily resets including dishes, surface tidying, bathroom maintenance, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Prep spaces for periodic deep cleaning crew
• Complete one larger organizing or deep cleaning project (e.g., kitchen, bathrooms, basement storage boxes) per month
• Manage seasonal transitions including holiday decorations and rotating baby items as child grows
• Light indoor maintenance tasks such as changing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors
• Organize estate items including family photos and documents for digitizing
• Continue unpacking and finding permanent homes for items throughout the house
• Refresh entryway, mudroom, and garage areas regularly
• Manage bedding in various rooms throughout the home

Inventory & Errands

• Transition household shopping from online to in-person as appropriate
• Maintain household supply inventory and back stock
• Keep running list of items running low and replenish proactively
• Grocery shopping and meal ingredient prep
• Hardware store and retail errands
• Rotate pantry and refrigerator items, removing expired products
• Handle returns and gift shopping
• Break down boxes and manage indoor trash cans

Meal Support

• Prep ingredients for home cooking
• Assist with oven monitoring and meal timing
• Clean up after meals
• Additional cooking opportunities available if candidate enjoys and is skilled in this area

Pet Care

• Let dogs out in fenced yard and maintain feeding schedule
• Clean muddy paws and maintain paw-cleaning station
• Entertain dogs during confidential work calls
• Feed parrot and assist with cage cleaning, dust management in parrot's room
• Occasional pet care appointments if scheduling conflicts arise
• Overnight pet-sitting during family travel (additional compensation provided and/or weekly hours may be flexed to accommodate at mutual agreement)

Laundry & Linens

• Change sheets weekly
• Prepare guest rooms with fresh linens
• Keep laundry area organized and stocked

Vehicle Upkeep

• Occasional cleaning of family vehicle
• Schedule and track maintenance, registration, and insurance

Family Support

• Light administrative tasks including calendar coordination and researching service providers
• Future light supervision or backup childcare as family grows

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Deep clean refrigerator and oven regularly
• Monthly larger organizing projects that may take 1-2 weeks
• Manage and organize collectibles and seasonal items

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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