Household Manager (with Meal Prep and Childcare Support)

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Job Title: Household Manager (with Meal Prep and Childcare Support) Location: Old Lyme, CT 06371 Employment Type: Part-time, 10-12 hours/week, 10 hours guaranteed Schedule: Two days per week, 5-6 hours per day before 5:30PM (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) Compensation: $30-$35/hour Start Date: August 2026 Requirements Reliable, smoke-free, transportation that can safely accommodate transporting children with a family-provided booster seat Valid driver's license; mileage reimbursement provided for work-related errands and child transportation Maintain a smoke-free environment Up-to-date on standard vaccinations Comfortable with dogs (friendly, low-maintenance dog in the home) About Our Family We're a busy family of four; between two children and two working parents, our life is full and in need of a steady, capable hand to keep things running smoothly. Our home is a warm and welcoming space. Our two children are independent and will normally be gone at school and extracurriculars, but our lovable dog is home (though usually napping). We have invested in many systems to help our home run efficiently and effectively and we need someone to take what we’ve built and own them. We work from home regularly, so you'll share the space with us most days. We genuinely want you to feel comfortable, welcome, and a part of our household rhythm. We will aim to greet you at the beginning of each shift to align on priorities and make sure you have everything you need to be successful. Who You Are / What We're Looking For You're a self-starter who walks into a home, takes a quick read of the room, and gets to work without needing to be directed at every turn. You're organized, efficient, and genuinely energized by a productive day with a full list of checkmarks. You thrive on variety and feel right at home bouncing between laundry, meal prep, a grocery run, and a quick errand without losing your stride. Your top priorities in this role will be managing approximately 4 loads of laundry per week, building and executing grocery lists, preparing 2 family-friendly dinners per week, transporting two children to extracurriculars approximately one time per week, handling light local errands, and keeping the home organized and reset between biweekly cleanings. These aren't just tasks you complete; they're systems you own and people you care for. You take the mental load off a busy household and make things run more smoothly just by showing up. You're a confident communicator who asks good questions, flags things before they become issues, and welcomes kind, constructive feedback. You're warm and positive, you enjoy being in a home environment where people actually live, and you have the situational awareness to know when to chat and when to focus. You're looking for a steady, long-term part-time role, not a temporary stop on the way to something else. You take real ownership, build systems, and leave every shift having made a genuine difference. Key Responsibilities Household Management and Organization Daily resets and prep first level only of home for bi-weekly cleaners Light tidying: dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas Create and maintain household organization systems Coordinate and execute donation prep and drop-offs Assist with unpacking after family travel Replace batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries as needed Laundry & Linens Wash, fold, and put away approximately 4 loads of laundry per week (3 family loads, 1 linen load) Follow family laundry preferences Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas Family Support & Child Assistance Provide once-weekly transportation for children to scheduled extracurricular activities Meal Planning and Prep Fully prepare two family dinners per week, working from existing family recipe book Prep healthy snacks (cut and wash fruits and veggies) Build and manage weekly grocery lists using Instacart, including grocery pick up Handle kitchen clean-up and ongoing kitchen maintenance Inventory & Errands Manage running household supply lists and take ownership of the mental load of restocking Contribute to household orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.) Handle local errands including dry cleaning drop-off and pickup, post office runs, returns, and donation drop-offs Manage incoming mail, including package opening and recycling Deep Cleaning & Special Projects Periodic deep cleans of refrigerator, oven, baseboards Refresh high-clutter areas such as garage, mudroom, entryway, dining table Organizational projects relating to toys, gear, and closets Pet Care Let the dog outside as needed using the easy lead system at the door Assist with occasional teeth brushing Vehicle Management Occasional fueling, light cleaning, and organization of the family vehicle Vendor and Property Oversight Seasonal property maintenance Manage outdoor spaces Administrative & Personal Assistant Support Maintain awareness of the family’s Skylight calendar to stay supportive and proactive Keep receipts for debit card purchases for budget tracking How to Apply Please submit a short intro letter telling us about yourself and why this role is a great fit, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information. 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