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About the Role

Seeking a House Manager & Nanny to provide comprehensive support to a vibrant, high-energy family of four in Brooklyn. This role blends childcare responsibilities with household management, requiring flexibility, initiative, and a warm, professional demeanor. The ideal candidate will help maintain household rhythm, support children's after-school activities, and manage various organizational and logistical tasks.

Responsibilities

Provide nanny-level care after school pick-ups.
Conduct daily school pickups.
Facilitate after-school routines including park visits, playdates, and snack times.
Travel with the family a few times per year to assist with childcare and light household support.
Prepare backpacks, clothing, and snacks for school.
Handle kid-related errands as needed.
Perform occasional morning drop-offs.
Provide occasional overnight coverage for date nights.
Perform Monday morning house resets, preparing the home for the weekly cleaning team.
Create and maintain household organization systems.
Manage seasonal swaps of clothing, decor, and bedding.
Assist with holiday, event, and guest preparation.
Handle packing and unpacking for travel.
Perform indoor plant care.
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs.
Fully restock household supplies including pantry, fridge, and household essentials.
Manage running household supply lists.
Collaborate on household orders and subscriptions.
Handle returns, dry cleaning, and occasional gift shopping.
Manage mail/package handling and box breakdown.
Oversee compost management.
Prepare healthy meals for the family 2-3 times per week.
Prepare healthy snacks for the family.
Assist with school lunch preparation.
Collaborate on grocery shopping and prepare grocery lists.
Adhere to dietary needs and restrictions (gluten-free, shellfish allergy).
Maintain kitchen clean-up and maintenance.
Handle full family laundry, including washing, folding, and organizing.
Perform ironing and steaming as needed.
Manage weekly sheet changes and regular linen/towel rotation.
Provide special garment care as needed.
Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked.
Oversee the weekly cleaning team, contractors, landscapers, and gardeners.
Research and coordinate repairs, maintenance, and quotes.
Perform occasional deep cleaning tasks.
Refresh drop zones (garage, mudroom, entryway).
Clean humidifiers and air purifiers.
Undertake organizational projects for toys, seasonal gear, and decorations.
Maintain calendar awareness and coordinate household scheduling.
Coordinate events and appointments.
Communicate clearly and adapt to a dynamic household environment.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to travel internationally.
Must be comfortable working in a diverse and inclusive household.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Fragrance-free.
Approach household management with a project-manager mindset.
Create systems, stay organized, and anticipate needs.
Be comfortable in a blended role of child-focused care and household tasks.
Communicate clearly.
Be adaptable, take initiative, and be present.
Be respectful of professional boundaries while genuinely caring about the family.
Blend warmth and professionalism in all interactions.
Pass a background check.

Skills

Childcare
Household management
Organization
Meal planning
Meal preparation
Laundry
Errands
Scheduling
Communication
Adaptability
Initiative
Project management
Vendor oversight
Travel coordination

Location

Brooklyn, NY 11238

Work Type

Full-Time
45-50 hours per week
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Flexibility required

Experience Level

Professional craft

Salary/Compensations

$35-38 per hour
W-2

Benefits

Health stipend
PTO

About the Company

We are a vibrant, high-energy family of four living in Brooklyn.
Our home is warm, multilingual, full of creativity and intentional living.
We deeply value curiosity, imagination, and artistic expression.
We value flexibility, adaptability, and mutual trust.
We prioritize wholesome food, low screen time, and being fully present with each other.
Life in our home is active, joyful, and ever-changing.