Full-Time House Manager / Family Assistant (Shared Household Role)

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Job Title: House Manager / Family Assistant (Shared Household Role) Location: Fort Worth, TX 76109 Employment Type: Full-Time | Approximately 35-40 hours per week (35 hours guaranteed) Schedule: Average daily schedule 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday Flexibility to begin as needed as early as 7:00 AM required and to add hours Fridays as requested Candidates with high schedule flexibility preferred Compensation: $35-$40/hour Start Date: ASAP Requirements Maintain a smoke-free environment Must be authorized to work in the United States Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license and clean driving record Fragrance-free required Comfortable working in homes with dogs of varying sizes and temperaments About Our Families This is a unique and meaningful opportunity to support two close-knit neighboring families who share deep personal bonds and are looking for one exceptional person to become part of both of their households. The first family is a busy, active household with two school-age children and a warm, welcoming energy. The household runs on a divide-and-conquer rhythm — one parent is deeply involved in school life and community activities, while the other keeps demanding professional hours outside the home. Days are full and fragmented, filled with school commitments, volunteer work, and evening activities that run late. There is a lot of love in this home, but the daily to-do list has become a weight. They are ready to hand that weight to someone else. The second family, neighbors just across the street, is navigating an incredibly difficult season with courage, grace, and remarkable positivity. Mom is currently undergoing treatment for a serious illness and has put enormous energy into maintaining normalcy for her three children, staying active, and controlling what she can. The family's priority right now is health, connection, and keeping life moving forward — not laundry piles. They need someone to step in with positivity and energy to handle the daily details so the family can focus on what matters most. Both households run back and forth between each other naturally — this isn't a formal arrangement, it's a community. The right person will feel that and lean into it. Each home has beloved dogs, and comfort around pets is a must. One family’s dog has a shy personality but occasionally needs to be crated during visits. The other family has a young, energetic pup still in the puppy stage and a senior dog. Both families already have a wonderful long-term housekeeper who handles deep cleaning and will continue to do so. This role is about everything else — the daily flow, the anticipation, the organization, and the love. Who You Are / What We're Looking For You are warm, confident, and deeply capable. You walk into a home, read the room, and get to work — not because someone asked you to, but because you already saw what needed to happen. You don't need a task list handed to you each morning. You notice the drawer that hasn't been organized in months, the pantry that's running low, the laundry that needs to be hung to dry, and the backpack that needs to be packed for tomorrow. You take care of it. You bring genuine warmth and the ability to connect with families on a human level — not as a vendor, but as someone who cares. You are the kind of person who can hold space for a difficult season without making it heavier. You communicate with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude and bring steady, grounded energy into a home. You have real life experience behind you and the emotional intelligence to match. You're flexible, proactive without being presumptuous, and confident enough to reorganize a kitchen drawer without asking for permission. Most of all, you are someone who takes pride in making a meaningful impact for families they work with. If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to apply. Key Responsibilities Laundry & Linens Manage all laundry for both households: wash, fold, hang dry as needed, stain treat, and put away Monitor and follow care instructions closely, particularly for athletic and delicate garments Maintain tidy, well-stocked laundry areas Put away linens after housekeeper washes and makes beds Household Organization & Maintenance Create and maintain household organization systems across both homes — reorganizing where systems aren't working, no permission required Daily tidying: dishes, surfaces, loading and unloading dishwasher, vacuuming high-traffic areas Daily resets and preparing home for housekeeper visits Seasonal clothing, decor, and bedding swaps Coordinate and prepare donation drop-offs Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors as needed Maintain tidy outdoor spaces including patios; sweep regularly Inventory & Errands Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies for both homes Manage running household supply lists and know when things are running low Handle online orders as needed; open to establishing household subscriptions Returns, dry cleaning drop-off and pickup, gift shopping as needed Mail and package handling: put away where it belongs, break down boxes Monitor and maintain pet food supply for both households Meal Support Family One: Follow family's weekly meal plan (up to 4 dinners/week for a family of 4); handle grocery shopping and pickup, process and prep produce, organize kitchen when putting groceries away, chop vegetables and prep ingredients so meals can be executed quickly in the evening Family Two: Take kids' meals fully off the family's plate — up to 4 dinners per week for the children, pack school lunches, and ensure kid staples (fruit, bread, snacks) are always stocked; particularly critical during treatment weeks. Note: the parent's personal dietary needs are managed privately by the family and are not part of this role Kitchen clean-up and maintenance for both households Family Support Prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks for the children in the second household Kid-related errands for both families as needed Over time, as trust builds: occasional transportation and light supervision Maintain awareness of both families' household and school schedules; serve as a second set of eyes to make sure nothing falls through the cracks (school spirit days, permission slips, upcoming events) Be present and available when service providers or repair people need access to either home Deep Cleaning & Special Projects Partner on larger organizational projects: children's rooms, closets, playroom, art supplies Occasional light deep-cleaning tasks (fridge, baseboards) or delegation to housekeeper as appropriate Assist with seasonal event and guest preparation as needed How to Apply Please submit: A short intro letter An updated resume 3 professional references with contact information to be considered for this role. 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