About the Role
Seeking a responsible and trustworthy individual to manage household tasks and provide family assistance, allowing parents to focus more on quality time with their children. This role involves maintaining an organized and calm home environment, collaborating with other household staff, and offering backup childcare.
Responsibilities
- Manage all family laundry, including washing, folding, organizing, and putting away.
- Treat stains and manage weekly linen rotation.
- Wash bathroom rugs monthly and couch cushion covers quarterly.
- Steam clothing monthly or as needed and keep laundry areas clean and stocked.
- Prepare simple, healthy family dinners Monday through Thursday.
- Batch prep breakfast items and pack daily toddler lunches.
- Prepare lunches for parents using leftovers when possible.
- Batch prep homemade snacks weekly.
- Complete grocery shopping in person based on a shared family list.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.
- Reset and tidy the home daily, including wiping surfaces and managing dishes.
- Own the daily reset of the first floor, including the primary bedroom and entryway.
- Create and maintain organizational systems throughout the home.
- Execute seasonal swaps for children's clothing, bedding, and decor.
- Coordinate donation drop-offs or resale of items.
- Care for indoor plants and proactively change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors.
- Prepare guest room for visitors and reset after stays.
- Assist with occasional event or party hosting preparation.
- Track receipts for on-the-job expenses.
- Shop for and restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies.
- Manage the shared household supply list.
- Break down boxes and manage mail.
- Run errands such as making returns, dropping off packages, and occasional gift shopping.
- Own and maintain the diaper bag, ensuring it is always fully stocked.
- Load and unload bottle and pump part washer as needed.
- Prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks for children.
- Stock family vehicles with backup supplies for children.
- Provide backup childcare when the nanny is sick or on vacation.
- Assist with unpacking after family travels.
- Be present on-site when vendors or contractors visit the home.
- Water garden and grass weekly if there has been no rain during warm weather.
- Perform monthly deep cleans of washer, dishwasher, and ice machine.
- Clean air purifier filters in all bedrooms quarterly.
- Handle organizational projects as needed, such as toy rotation.
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Possess reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Candidates must be up to date on recommended vaccinations (Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis A/B), subject to legal accommodations.
Skills
- Common sense
- Independent decision-making
- Clear communication
- Autonomy
- Flexibility
- Collaboration
- Toddler and infant care experience
Location
- Austin, TX (Austin Lake Hills 78733)
Work Type
- Part-time
- 15-20 hours per week
- Flexible schedule
- 3 days per week
Experience Level
- Based on experience
Salary/Compensations
- $28-32 per hour
About the Company
- We are a warm, active family of four in the Austin Lake Hills area, with two young children (2.5 years and 2 months) and two working parents.
- Our household is navigating a season of transition following the arrival of our new baby and one parent returning to an in-office role four days a week after several years of working from home.
- The other parent continues to work from home as the CEO and founder of a tech company, but the demands of both work and parenting a newborn make managing the household while on-site challenging.
- We value and respect the amazing village we have, which includes family and an amazing nanny, but are ready to add a trusted team member that can help us carry the mental and logistical load.
- We believe in building long-term relationships with our household staff and want everyone who works with us to enjoy their role.
- Our days are full and lively, and we often feel like we’re spending our energy on laundry, meals, and household tasks when what we really want is to focus on our kids.
- We’ve been dreaming of having extra support—someone who can take the day-to-day household responsibilities off our plates so we can spend more time enjoying family moments together.
- We love a home that feels organized, smooth-running, and calm, and we’re excited to welcome someone who can bring thoughtful ideas and a sense of ease to our daily rhythm.
