House Manager & Family Assistant with Meal Prep

House Manager & Family Assistant with Meal PrepLocation: Seattle, WA 98103Employment Type: Part-time 25-30 hours per weekSchedule: Flexible structure based on family needs. Monday 9-5pm | Tuesday to Friday 12-5pmCompensation: $38-$43/hourStart Date: ASAPRequirementsMaintain a smoke-free environmentVaccinations (general/COVID/Flu) - up to datePediatric CPR and First Aid certified (willing to obtain)Must be authorized to work in the United StatesAbout Our FamilyWe're a dynamic, active Seattle family of five navigating the beautiful chaos of raising three young boys while both parents work full time from home. Our household runs on warmth, creativity, and a whole lot of energy. You'll find us spending weekends at the park, going on bike rides, building elaborate Magna Tile cities, getting lost in Lego sets, and doing arts and crafts projects at the kitchen table.Our home is well-organized with strong systems already in place, and we have a full-time nanny focused on our youngest, along with biweekly cleaners and regular gardeners.

What we're looking for is a skilled, reliable partner who can handle the logistics and execution that keeps everything else running smoothly. With one parent stepping into a new role and the other traveling occasionally, reducing the mental load and freeing up family time is the whole goal. We want someone who can take things off the list and run with them, without needing to be managed.Our oldest has autism and ADHD and does best with someone who is warm, consistent, and comfortable with some unpredictability. Our middle child is an exceptionally selective eater, so flexibility and patience in the kitchen matter.Our kids thrive with someone who is silly and playful but also knows how to hold a boundary and keep things moving, ultimately we are seeking a long term extension of our family to create some ease and support our family in this full season of life.Who You Are & What We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate is someone who walks into a home, reads the room, and gets to work. You don't wait to be told what needs to happen next - you notice, you prioritize, and you execute. You're organized, proactive, and take real pride in doing things right. You're coachable and genuinely curious about how a family likes to operate, not attached to doing things your own way. You ask the right questions upfront, communicate directly, and follow through.The ideal candidate is an excellent cook who is comfortable with meal planning, batch cooking, and putting together fresh, healthy meals without a lot of hand-holding. You're physically active and capable - wrangling kids, doing school pickups downtown, and keeping up with the pace of a busy household doesn't wear you out, it energizes you. You're warm and playful with children, especially kids who benefit from calm, consistent, and boundaries care. Arts and crafts after school? You're in. A last-minute schedule change? You roll with it.Above all, you're accountable, coachable, and genuinely invested in being a trusted member of this family's support system.Key QualitiesHighly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityExperience with children and comfortable drivingSystems-minded & highly organized: A natural organizer who thrives on creating structure, maintaining order, and continuously improving daily household routines and workflows to keep a busy home running seamlessly.Proactive and resourceful; anticipates needs and solves problems independentlyExcellent communicator who is professional, direct, and responsiveCalm, steady, and a resourceful problem solverAble to quickly learn the family's routines, prioritize independently, and adapt as daily needs evolveValues professionalism, healthy boundaries, and supporting a private family with integrity and discretionExperience and confident in the kitchen with meal preparation, including chopping vegetables, following recipes, and preparing healthy family mealsKey ResponsibilitiesMeal Planning & PrepPrepare 5 parent lunches per week (bean salads, soups, composed grain and protein bowls, and similar healthy grab-and-go options)Prepare or fully assemble 2-3 family dinners per week, plus ingredient prep for 2-3 additional dinnersBatch cook freezer staples (e.g., bolognese sauce, Instant Pot chicken teriyaki)Develop a weekly meal plan that introduces 1-2 new dinners compatible with a selective eaterGrocery shoppingKitchen clean-up and maintenanceFamily SupportSchool pickups, assist with back-up childcare and occasional light supervision as neededPack school lunches for the middle childKid-related errands including birthday party supplies and craft materialsCoordinate and manage appointments for the oldest child's support team, including ongoing check-ins and schedulingCalendar management to keep the full family in syncEvent planning support: birthday parties, holidays, family photos, vendor coordinationHousehold Organization & MaintenanceMaintain existing household organization systemsDaily resets and tidying (dishes, surfaces, high-traffic area vacuuming)Prep home ahead of biweekly cleaner visits; create task lists for cleaning staff and walk through completionTwice-daily entryway resets (shoes, baby-safe entry management)Indoor plant careHumidifier maintenance and refills during winter monthsSeasonal swaps: clothing, bedding, décor, and donationsOccasional organizational projects (baby gear rotation, toy management)Event, holiday, and guest prepOccasional packing and unpacking support for travelLaundry & LinensWash, fold, and organize parents' laundryIron t-shirtsLinen rotation: manage children's bed sheets, make beds dailyRotate towels once per weekPut fresh sheets out for the housekeeping service for the primary bedroomMaintain laundry areas tidy and well-stockedInventory & ErrandsRestock pantry, fridge, and household suppliesManage running household supply listsOversee household subscriptions and orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, Thrive Market, diapers)Returns and dry cleaningGift shopping for school events and children's activitiesMail and package handling; breakdown and disposal of boxesDeep Cleaning & Special ProjectsWeekly fridge and pantry reset: toss expired items, make room for new groceriesGarage refresh and ongoing maintenanceSeasonal property maintenance coordination and one-off repair research as neededVehicle UpkeepSchedule family vehicle maintenanceTake family vehicle for regular washes and interior cleaningTrack registration and insurance renewalsHow to ApplyPlease 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 current contact information. 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