Household Manager

Household Manager Job Title: Household Manager / Family Support Specialist Location: Salt Lake City, UT | 84124 Employment Type: Part-time | 10–15 hours per week Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM; one day must include 12:00–1:00 PM for midday transport. Occasional date night or backup coverage as needed. Compensation: $34–$38/hour depending on experience Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a household management
• Reliable personal transportation; mileage reimbursed at the IRS standard rate
• 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 standard childcare-setting vaccinations and annual flu vaccine), subject to applicable legal accommodations
• CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain
• Comfortable with dogs
• Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day and carry items (groceries, children) while doing so
• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

About Our Family We're a busy, working-from-home family of three with an energetic three-year-old boy and two lovable, well-trained, mid-sized dogs. Both of us work demanding full-time jobs, and while our mornings are protected family time and our evenings are for connection, everything in between could use an extra set of hands! We're organized people who know what a well-run home feels like - we just don't always have the bandwidth to make it happen. Laundry piles up, the kitchen gets away from us, and projects like decluttering and donation coordination fall to the bottom of the list. We'd love to swap last-minute DoorDash orders for home-cooked meals that are easy to warm up or assemble. Our dream? Laundry is washed, folded, and actually put away. Dinner is ready without the nightly scramble, and our three-year-old comes home from school a little earlier, happy as a clam. Most importantly, our evenings are spent enjoying each other instead of catching up on chores. We're warm, low-maintenance, and far from perfectionists. We value initiative, kindness, and clear communication, and we're looking for someone who takes ownership and genuinely enjoys making a household run smoothly. We want this to feel like a true partnership, with room to grow for the right person!

Who You Are and What We're Looking For You're the kind of person who walks into a home and immediately notices what needs attention - and then takes charge without fanfare. You're a natural project manager who thrives on organization, thinks three steps ahead, and knows how to prioritize, problem-solve, and keep things moving efficiently. You don't need a to-do list handed to you each morning. You plan ahead, think in systems, and find genuine satisfaction in leaving things better than you found them. Organization isn't just something you're good at - it's something you breathe. Your communication is thoughtful, clear, and proactive. You know how to keep everyone informed without adding to their mental load, and you understand that efficiency and kindness go hand in hand. You're warm but boundaried, confident but collaborative, and comfortable taking ownership while knowing when to check in. You recognize that in a busy home with two working parents, autonomy, trust, and peace of mind are invaluable. And if you're someone who would enjoy the occasional date night with the kids, even better! If you've ever been described as the person who "just gets it done" - with warmth, intention, and a little bit of magic - we would love to chat.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support

• Provide occasional school pick ups
• Prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks for the following day
• Run kid-related errands (snacks, birthday gifts, activity supplies)
• Assist with packing and unpacking for family travel

Meal Support

• Execute a weekly meal plan: batch cook approximately four dinners per week, prep one breakfast batch, and prepare school lunches
• Prep ingredients so family can finish cooking easily if needed
• Manage weekly household grocery and supply orders via grocery delivery services
• Kitchen clean-up following meal prep

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, steam/iron, fold, and put away laundry
• Ensure bedding is clean for housecleaner rotation
• Maintain a tidy, well-stocked laundry area

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Perform daily resets and prep the home for biweekly cleaners
• Light tidying: unload and load the dishwasher, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Create and maintain household organization systems
• Manage seasonal clothing, décor, and bedding swaps
• Coordinate and assist with decluttering and donation drop-offs

Inventory & Errands

• Maintain and manage running household supply lists
• Manage household orders via Instacart and other delivery services
• Handle returns
• Break down and remove boxes
• Monitor and order dog food as needed

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Coordinate with cleaners on deep cleans, particularly during family travel and ensure completion
• Clean and maintain humidifiers and air purifiers
• Tackle organizational projects as needed

Administrative & Family Support

• Manage the child's school schedule and family calendar coordination
• Track household receipts and food/dining spending to support budget awareness
• Research and coordinate vendor quotes and home repairs
• Support seasonal property maintenance (e.g., sprinkler winterization, window cleaners)
• Manage outdoor spaces (dust cushions)

Vehicle Upkeep

• Light organization and clean-out of the family vehicle, which accumulates kids' gear regularly

How to Apply Please submit a short intro letter telling us a bit about yourself and why this role feels like a fit, along with your updated resume and three professional references including contact information. Please note: this role requires a background check.

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