Family Assistant & Household Manager; Light Prep

Job Title: Family Assistant & Household Manager (with Light Meal Prep Support)

Location: Reno, NV 89509

Employment Type: Part-time (10-15 hours/week)

Proposed

Start Date:

ASAP

Compensation: $25–30/hour

Proposed

Schedule:

• Hours:
  
  10-15 hours per week
• Days: 2-3 days between Monday and Thursday, typically from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Requirements:

• Maintain a smoke‑free environment
• Reliable transportation

We are a warm, busy family of four, with two wonderful boys, ages 4 and 6. Our oldest is in 1st grade and our youngest is in preschool. Our household is full of love, energy, and a bit of organized chaos! Mom works Mondays‑Thursdays in the office, with Fridays spent working from home. Dad is an ER doctor with a demanding and unpredictable schedule.

With all the comings and goings, we need help keeping everything running smoothly.

We're looking for a family assistant to handle the day‑to‑day needs of our busy household and provide support in areas like meal prep, organizing, and light childcare assistance when needed.

Our ideal candidate is warm, reliable, and highly organized. You should be someone who enjoys taking initiative, creating order out of chaos, and has the flexibility to adjust to our ever‑changing schedule. You'll work best in an environment where you can stay a step ahead and handle a wide range of tasks—from keeping the house tidy to managing errands, meal prep, and supporting the kids.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently and can contribute to the household in both practical and thoughtful ways, all while maintaining a positive and patient demeanor with the kids.

• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and family needs
• Highly organized with excellent time‑management skills
• Patient, calm, and nurturing, especially when engaging with children
• Proactive and independent, able to take initiative without constant direction
• Strong communicator, ensuring clarity and transparency with the family
• Detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple household tasks efficiently
• Comfortable balancing household management, meal prep, and occasional childcare

• Maintain household organization systems (closets, pantry, laundry, toys, etc.)
• Reset and tidy up rooms daily; maintain overall neatness to ensure the house is ready for the family’s return. Prep for bi‑weekly cleaning services.
• Conduct seasonal swaps for clothing, bedding, and other items
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop offs and pick ups
• Load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high traffic areas
• Organize and assist with travel packing and unpacking for the family

Inventory Management & Errands

• Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, household supplies
• Create and manage running household supply lists
  
  Coordinate and manage household orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
• Run errands: grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping
• Pick‑up and drop‑off library books

• Plan and prepare healthy, gluten‑free, paleo meals for the family 2-3 times per week
• Handle grocery shopping for meal‑related items
• Clean kitchen post‑prep and manage kitchen tidiness

• Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry (e.g., clothing, bedding, towels)
• Manage linens: rotate bedding, refresh towels, restock essentials
• Keep laundry areas tidy and well‑stocked with supplies

• Ensure vehicles are cleaned, and organized. Occasional trip to car wash. Stock with kids supplies (books, snacks)

• Assist with school/activity pick‑ups or drop‑offs. As needed or back‑up support.
• Occasional date night coverage
• Weekly rotation of books in kids rooms

• Tackle occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards, etc.)
• Maintain and refresh specific zones (entryways, garage, mudroom)
• Clean washing machines, and air purifiers monthly
• Organize special projects: toy storage, seasonal decorations, gear rotation

• Vaccinations:
  Major immunizations are required
• Transportation:
  Must have reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed for errands)
• Pets:
  Must be comfortable with dogs as we may have service dogs in the home as part of a training program.

Please submit:

• A brief letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role
• Your updated resume
• At least 3 references with contact information
• This role requires a background check