House Manager & Family Assistant

Job Title
:
Household Manager & Family Assistant (Childcare support and Meal Prep)

Location
:
Oak Ridge, NC 27310

Employment Type
:
Full-Time (35-40 hours/week), W-2 position

Proposed Start Date
: ASAP

Compensation
: $25–30/hour, based on experience

• Can maintain a smoke-free environment
• CPR certification preferred
• Must have reliable transportation; family will provide reimbursement for mileage used while for errands or pickup/drop-off
• Comfortable working in a home with pets
• Able to adapt to a flexible schedule based on family needs
• Tech-savvy; comfortable using household technology and apps (such as Skylight calendar) for organization, managing family schedules, and supporting children's learning through age-appropriate games and devices
• Experience with children is essential for this role, requiring a proven ability to engage, supervise, and support children in a nurturing and structured environment

Proposed Schedule
:
Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, with flexibility for extended hours during travel weeks (Summer: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM)

We are a busy family of five, with school age children, balancing full-time careers with raising three energetic kids and caring for our two pets. One of us works from a nearby office (and sometimes from home, while the other commutes to a nearby city, and we’re always trying to make the most of our time together. Family time and intentional parenting are incredibly important to us, and we’re looking for someone who can handle all the behind-the-scenes tasks—organizing, scheduling, and planning—so we can focus on what really matters.

We need someone who can help keep things running smoothly, taking the prep work off our plates so we can truly enjoy time with our kids. Family values are at the heart of everything we do, and we want someone who shares that commitment to help create an efficient, well-managed home that allows us to cherish our time as a family.

We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and professional individual who excels at creating systems to manage a busy household. You thrive on juggling multiple responsibilities, from school schedules to appointments, and can manage everything smoothly with minimal direction. This role requires someone who anticipates needs, keeps things running efficiently, and communicates proactively. Trust, discretion, and reliability are essential, and we seek a long-term member of our family team who understands the value of family time and can support the smooth functioning of our home.

• Proactive
  :
  You take initiative and think two steps ahead, ensuring everything runs smoothly even before it's asked of you.
• Organized
  :
  You love creating systems and maintaining clear calendars, checklists, and plans to keep everything in order.
• Professional
  :
  You approach your work with a high level of integrity, respect, and a commitment to creating a collaborative, well-managed home.
• Detail-Oriented
  :
  You handle multiple moving pieces at once and ensure no task is overlooked, from schedules to vendor appointments.
• Reliable
  :
  You consistently follow through on tasks and provide dependable support, even when schedules change.
• Communicative
  :
  You provide regular updates and ask clarifying questions to ensure everyone is aligned and informed.
• Flexible
  :
  You adapt easily when things shift and manage changes with a positive, calm attitude.
• Supportive
  :
  You provide emotional support and structure to children, ensuring routines and transitions run smoothly.
• Self-Starter
  :
  You work independently with a positive, professional attitude and maintain high standards of accuracy and timeliness.
• Trustworthy
  :
  You handle information with discretion and are dependable, ready to become a long-term member of the family team.

• Design and maintain household organization systems (closets, storage, pantry, toys)
• Reset common areas daily (e.g., load/unload dishwasher, wipe down surfaces, tidy rooms)
• Prepare home ahead of guests, events, holidays, or busy travel weeks
• Manage and update the Skylight calendar daily, ensuring full alignment with digital calendars
• Conduct quarterly home…