Household Manager

Job Title: Household Manager

Location: Bay Village, OH 44140

Employment Type: Part-time, 20 hours per week

Schedule

• Flexible weekday schedule, preferred start time 10am or later.
• Occasional overnight pet-sitting.

Compensation: $30-35/hour, depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license with clean driving record
• 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 Tdap), subject to applicable legal accommodations
• Comfortable around infants
• Comfortable with pets, including dogs and a parrot
• Physically capable of tasks including climbing ladders to change light bulbs and lifting boxes
• Fragrance-free or natural fragrance products preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred

We are a warm and growing family preparing to welcome a new baby this July. Our household consists of two professionals with demanding careers who work different schedules, creating a dynamic environment that requires organization and flexibility. Along with our two friendly dogs and a parrot, our home is located near Lake Erie, offering a beautiful property that's still in the process of being fully unpacked and organized after a recent move.

Our focus is on creating a smooth, organized, and harmonious environment that allows everyone to thrive. The family values a calm, efficient atmosphere, and we are looking for someone who can anticipate needs, stay proactive, and works independently. With one parent working West Coast hours from home and the other keeping early mornings at an office, we appreciate someone who can respect the home’s rhythms and seamlessly integrate into our busy routine.

Extended family is nearby and the family frequently travels to see them, which may require scheduling flexibility or pet care while they are gone for the day. We appreciate efficiency, thoughtful organization, and a calm presence that can bring balance to our bustling household. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable with pets, enjoys taking initiative, and thrives in a family-oriented environment.

Proactive and autonomous: You take initiative and don’t wait for detailed instructions.

Self-sufficient: After an initial training period, you recognize what needs to be done and complete tasks independently.

Physically capable: You’re comfortable with tasks ranging from organizing closets to climbing ladders for light maintenance.

Flexible and adaptable: You understand that priorities may shift, and some weeks will require different focuses than others.

Respectful of boundaries: You’re friendly and warm but mindful of being discrete while we work from home during the day.

Open-minded and adaptable: You are not overly rigid and can learn and respect the family’s established preferences and systems.

Family-oriented: You’re warm around babies and pets and comfortable becoming part of a family environment and building trust over time.

Organized and detail-oriented: You enjoy creating systems to make daily life easier.

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Create and maintain organization systems throughout the home
• Daily resets including dishes, surface tidying, bathroom maintenance, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Prep spaces for periodic deep cleaning crew
• Complete one larger organizing or deep cleaning project (e.g., kitchen, bathrooms, basement storage boxes) per month
• Manage seasonal transitions including holiday decorations and rotating baby items as child grows
• Light indoor maintenance tasks such as changing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors
• Organize estate items including family photos and documents for digitizing
• Continue unpacking and finding permanent homes for items throughout the house
• Refresh entryway, mudroom, and garage areas regularly
• Manage bedding in various rooms throughout the home

Inventory & Errands

• Transition household shopping from online to in-person as appropriate
• Maintain household supply inventory and back stock
• Keep running list of items running…