House Manager & Executive Assistant; Family Operations, Prep & Childcare Support

House Manager & Executive Assistant (Family Operations, Meal Prep & Childcare Support)

Location:

Reston, VA 20191

Employment Type:

Part-time, 25–30 hours per week (25 hours guaranteed)

Schedule:

Monday–Thursday, 2–7 PM; select Sundays 12–7 PM (approximately 2x/month). In addition to the hours above: flexibility for date night coverage (approximately 2x/month) and occasional overnight coverage

Compensation: $28–$32 an hour based on experience

Start Date:

ASAP

This Is Not a Typical House Manager Role

We're looking for someone who can become a true operational partner to our family. As two startup founders with busy lives, we need someone who is proactive, highly organized, comfortable with technology, and able to take ownership of the details that keep our home and lives running smoothly.

This role goes beyond completing a list of tasks. We'll set the priorities and make the big decisions; you'll help turn those priorities into action — anticipating next steps, coordinating moving pieces, following through, and keeping us informed without needing constant direction or reminders. We'd also love someone who is excited to use technology and AI to create smarter, more efficient ways of getting things done.

Success in this role means we can hand something off and trust that it's being handled. Our conversations should focus less on managing individual tasks and more on what's happening, what needs attention, and where you need a decision or input from us.

If you're someone who naturally takes ownership, sees what needs to happen next, and loves creating order and efficiency behind the scenes, this could be an incredible fit.

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable transportation and a clean driving record required.
• Ability to navigate multiple levels of the home, including carrying laundry to and from the basement level, throughout the day.
• Highly tech-savvy; proficiency with modern AI assistants and automation tools, Google Workspace, and digital productivity platforms required, with a strong instinct for using technology and automation to reduce repetitive work.
• Comfortable working with and caring for medium-to-large dogs (approx. 40–50 lbs).
• Flexibility for occasional overnight childcare and pet sitting when family travels.

About Our Family

We're a busy, energetic family of three — two parents who recently made the exciting leap from long careers in big tech to launching a brand-new startup together, and our seven-year-old son, who is curious, active, and settling into life in a new city. We recently relocated to Northern Virginia, so we're still building our local community and establishing new routines and rhythms.

We're an outdoorsy family who loves to travel and spend our weekends exploring, whether that means road trips, hiking, or finding our next adventure. Our home is warm, active, and full of life, and includes our two friendly Golden doodles, who are very much part of the family.

We're naturally organized and value systems, structure, and efficiency, but we also recognize that we need another capable person alongside us to keep everything moving. We value clear communication and are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, anticipating needs, and bringing thoughtful solutions to the table.

Because we're also in the early stages of building a startup, approximately 10 hours per week will initially be dedicated to executive and administrative support for the business. This will include founder support, scheduling, coordination, preparation, and follow-through rather than business strategy or functional ownership. It's an evolving part of the position with the potential to grow alongside the company.

At the heart of our family, we…