House Manager

*House Manager*We are looking to hire a proactive and detail-oriented house manager/personal assistant for our family of four. The job will require 25 hours per week. Your primary goal will be to take ownership of our daily logistics and tasks, allowing us to focus on our busy schedules without interruptions. You will ensure that everything runs smoothly and efficiently, so that we never have to worry about the details.The successful candidate will be energetic, organized, cheerful, and adaptable. We'll be sharing a lot of time together, so the right personality is crucial. We want you to enjoy being in our home. Self-reliance, a can-do attitude, and the ability to get tasks done without constant supervision are critical as we don't wish to micro-manage. Ideally, you are available to work in and around our home from 2pm - 7pm Monday through Friday, with Saturdays and Sundays off.We hope to find someone proactive, who can anticipate needs, and expertly manage our calendars and schedules according to the priorities detailed below.*Duties include:**Food Preparation & CSA Management:** A key part of your role will be daily food preparation for dinner, weekly breakfast, and lunch, taking into account our dietary requirements. We rely heavily on fresh produce from our CSA share, and processing these vegetables will be a central part of your duties.* Your tasks include washing, peeling, chopping, and storing vegetables in a way that optimizes their use and minimizes waste. This role requires knowledge of food storage and vegetable processing techniques.* As the house manager, you are expected to provide recommendations to the meal plans to optimize consumption of the fresh produce from the CSA share, considering the shelf lives of these items.*Stock Management:** Crucial to the smooth functioning of our home is the availability of stocks. Part of your role is to monitor and maintain an inventory of spices, pantry supplies, and staple foods.* Your tasks include ensuring that all supplies are consistently stocked and resupplied as needed, with particular attention to maintaining adequate inventory for weekends.*House Administration:** Light daily house tasks such as dishes, laundry, cleaning (vacuuming, picking up, taking out trash and recycling, dusting, etc.) will be part of your responsibilities.* You will contribute to the organization and optimization of our household. This will involve ongoing tasks and occasional projects to maintain our home's comfort and orderliness (scheduling cleanings, coordinating indoor/outdoor maintenance).*Life Administration:** *Children:* We have two wonderful kids (ages 9 and 6). As active parents, we cherish our time with them and aim to maximize it. You may occasionally be asked to transport them to activities. Furthermore, we would appreciate your comfortability in spending time with our children while we complete an errand or take our daily run.* *Pets: *We are proud pet owners of a sweet dog who occasionally requires care and attention while we are occupied. Your role will include feeding and ensuring our pet's well-being during your time with us. We value someone who enjoys the company of animals and can integrate this responsibility seamlessly into their daily routine.* *Errands:* You will be responsible for daily/weekly grocery shopping, trips to the post office, car washes, etc.* *Communication management:* This includes sorting our mail, paying bills, and managing inbound and outbound communications (scheduling appointments, pickups, deliveries, etc.).*Travel Coordination:** The ideal candidate will be comfortable traveling with the family, staying in close proximity to ensure support is always available.* Tasks include checking into hotels, renting cars, and picking up family members at the airport.* Driving family members to and from various locations, including the family cabin.*Must have:** Your own vehicle (we will compensate for gas when used for errands).* Your own technology (smartphone, laptop), familiarity with Google Calendar, and a reminder/alarm system for task tracking and calendar management.* A cheerful, positive attitude, and the desire to be helpful and proactive.Job Type: Part-timePay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hourBenefits:* Flexible schedule* Paid time offSchedule:* Monday to FridayAbility to Commute:* Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (Preferred)Willingness to travel:* 25% (Preferred)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-08-12