House Manager and Family Assistant (with Meal Prep & Childcare Support

Job Title: House Manager and Family Assistant (with Meal Prep & Childcare Support)

Location: Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

Employment Type: Part-Time, 20-25 hours per week | 20 hours guaranteed

Schedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 12:00-5:00 PM with weekly evening date night coverage and occasional weekend coverage

Compensation: $30-$35/hour

Start Date: ASAP

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Reliable personal vehicle required; mileage reimbursed provided for work-related errands when personal vehicle is being used
• 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 COVID-19 and flu vaccines), subject to applicable legal accommodations
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred; or willingness to obtain

We're a busy, active family of four. Our two school-age boys bring energy, curiosity, and fun to our home, and caring for the property is an important part of our day-to-day life. Both parents work together leading a mission-driven organization, dividing our time between a nearby office and working from home.

We're seeking a Household Manager because we believe a well-run home creates the foundation for a thriving family. As our professional and personal responsibilities continue to grow, we're looking for someone who can take ownership of the day-to-day household operations, helping everything run efficiently behind the scenes. This role is an investment in our family's quality of life—creating more time for us to be present with our children, enjoy our home, and focus on what matters most, knowing the details of household management are being handled with care, warmth and professionalism.

This role is about much more than checking tasks off a list. You'll take ownership of the day-to-day operations of our home—keeping household projects moving, managing schedules and appointments, maintaining organization, coordinating errands, meal prep, and handling the countless details that keep family life running smoothly. You'll have the autonomy to build systems, improve processes, and create a home environment that feels calm, organized, and well cared for.

We're looking for someone who notices what needs to be done before they're asked, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in creating order behind the scenes. In return, you'll work with a family that values kindness, trust, open communication, and the expertise you bring. We see this as a true partnership and are excited to welcome someone who will become an integral part of our home, giving us the freedom to spend less time managing logistics and more time enjoying time together as a family.

• Provide back up support for school pickups, drop offs, and childcare
• Date night and evening coverage approximately once per week
• Perform daily backpack reset including unpacking, lunch box washing, and packing and preparing for the following morning
• Handle kid-related errands

• Create and maintain household organization systems
• Perform daily resets and light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, high-traffic areas, and weekly fridge cleanout; assist with compost, trash, and recycling
• Conduct seasonal swaps for clothing, bedding, and decor
• Support preparation required for events, holiday, and guest prep
• Support packing and unpacking for family travel
• Care for indoor plants
• Perform basic household maintenance tasks, including changing light bulbs, replacing batteries, and testing/replacing smoke detector batteries as needed
• Complete ongoing organizational projects throughout the home, including assembling furniture, installing organizational systems, and building simple storage solutions as needed.

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
• Manage and fulfill inventory of household cleaning supplies at local shop
• Handle returns, dry cleaning drop-offs, gift shopping, and general errands
• Handle mail and packages including breaking down and…