Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep and Childcare)

About the job

Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep and Childcare)

Location: Jacksonville, Florida 32205

Employment Type: Part-time, 20-25 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed)

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility for occasional earlier starts, later stays, and weekly date night coverage

Compensation: $28–$33 per hour, based on experience

Start Date: As soon as possible

Requirements

• Reliable personal transportation, valid driver's license and clean driving record; mileage reimbursement provided
• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain prior to start

About Our Family

We're a warm, active, and close-knit family of five living in Jacksonville, Florida — three school-aged kids and two busy working parents, with a home that's always full of life. We love good food, we host often, and our home is a place where people gather.

We have a weekly cleaning service and wonderful family nearby, but what we're missing is consistent, professional weekday support from someone who wants to make our household run better. With three kids and two full schedules, our days move fast, and the home works best when someone is thoughtfully staying ahead of things in the background — keeping up with laundry, resetting the spaces that collect clutter, and making sure meals are covered without it becoming one more thing on our plate.

We're looking for someone who walks in the door and gets it — who notices what needs attention, follows through without being asked twice, and brings a steady, capable presence to our home and our kids.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

The right person for this role is proactive, warm, and deeply reliable. You don't wait to be told what needs to be done — you notice, you act, and you follow through. Three things matter most in this role: staying on top of meal prep so the family always has something good to eat, keeping laundry from piling up, and handling genuine daily resets that keep the home feeling calm instead of cluttered.

You're the kind of person who sees a disorganized drawer and quietly fixes it, who checks the fridge before grocery shopping without being reminded, and who shows up every day ready to carry your share of the mental load. You have a genuine rapport with kids — you're warm and fun, but you're also comfortable being the authority in the room when needed. Our kids are sweet but sharp-witted, and they need someone who can hold the line with a smile.

You read the room well, knowing when to be present and engaged and when to give the family space. You think like a project manager: you take in the situation, identify what's needed, and execute. Ideally, you love to cook and can fully own a meal from start to finish. You're organized, systems-minded, and confident enough to suggest a better way of doing things when you see one.

Key Responsibilities

Laundry & Linen Care

• Full laundry management for the family, including washing, folding, and organizing
• Special garment care
• Weekly rotation of hand towels and bathroom linens
• Linen rotation as needed in coordination with the cleaning service
• Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area

Meal Planning & Prep

• Cook dinner 2–3 times per week
• Pack school lunches for kids approximately 3 times per week
• Prep healthy snacks
• Grocery shopping with attention to dietary needs (gluten free, healthy)
• Kitchen cleanup and maintenance after cooking

Household Management & Organization

• Create and maintain household organization systems throughout the home
• Daily resets and prep the home in advance of the weekly cleaning service
• Light tidying: dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Seasonal clothing, decor, and bedding swaps
• Coordinate donation drop-offs
• Event, holiday, and guest prep
• Packing and unpacking for kids as needed
• Organizational projects throughout the home including kids' closets, playroom, mudroom, pantry, and shared spaces

Family Support & Child Assistance

• School pickups and drop-offs; transportation to extracurricular activities
• Light supervision and backup childcare during afternoon hours
• Homework support as needed
• Kid-related errands
• Weekly date night coverage

Inventory & Errands

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies; manage running shopping lists
• Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
• Returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, mail and package handling, and breaking down boxes

Vehicle Management

• Coordinate periodic cleaning of family vehicles

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional tidying and cleaning of the guest suite above the garage

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Be the point of contact for cleaners, contractors, and landscapers while on-site
• Research and coordinate repairs and service quotes using a provided vendor list
• Serve as the point of contact for lawn care, pest control, and other outdoor service crews
• Light outdoor furniture maintenance

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Maintain awareness of the family calendar; provide proactive reminders for upcoming events
• Receipt and budget tracking for household expenses
• Event coordination as needed

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 three professional references with current contact information. Please note that this role requires a background check.

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