House Manager & Meal Prep Support

Title: House Manager & Meal Prep Support

Location: Williston, VT 05495

Employment Type: Part-time (15–20 hours/week)

Proposed Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $25–30/hour based on experience.

Requirements:

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Pass background check
• Up-to-date vaccinations
• Infant CPR certified (family willing to cover certification cost)

Proposed Schedule:

• Approximately 3 days per week (example: Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Monday/Tuesday/Thursday).
• Flexible daytime hours starting around 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM.
• Potential opportunity for additional hours in summer months when daycare closes early.

About Our Family:

We are a busy, dual-working household with two young children (toddler and infant) and a dog. Both parents work primarily from home in demanding, high-focus careers and are deeply committed to both their work and their family life. With a recent return from maternity leave, the household is in a transition period where having strong operational support will make a meaningful difference in day-to-day quality of life.

We value routine, structure, and creating a home environment that feels calm, functional, and supportive. We are looking for a partner who can step in, take ownership of key areas, and help create sustainable systems so our home runs smoothly even during busy work seasons or travel.

We have full-time childcare in place, but we appreciate flexibility for occasional backup support or seasonal schedule adjustments when daycare hours shift.

Who You Are / What We’re Looking For:

You are proactive, confident, and action-oriented. You see what needs to be done and take ownership without needing close direction. You are comfortable making decisions, building systems, and bringing structure to a home that is busy but deeply values organization and balance.

You are a strong communicator who is comfortable asking questions, providing updates, and collaborating with two working parents without needing to be micromanaged. You bring a calm, competent presence and take pride in making life easier for the families you support.

You likely thrive in roles where you can work independently, problem solve, and create long-term efficiencies — not just complete daily tasks. You are detail-oriented, reliable, and take initiative naturally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meal Planning & Preparation
  • Plan and batch prepare approximately 2 family meals per week.
  • Prepare grab-and-go breakfast options for adults.
  • Wash and chop fruits/vegetables and prepare snacks for children.
  • Support occasional baby-led weaning food prep.
  • Maintain freezer meal rotation and light monthly freezer stocking.
  • Follow strict food safety protocols related to severe egg allergy in the household.
  • Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization post-prep.
• Household Management & Organization
  • Maintain organization systems across closets, storage, pantry, and household zones.
  • Reset and tidy key living areas daily and prepare home for bi-weekly cleaning service.
  • Support decluttering projects and home organization during ongoing home updates/renovations.
  • Manage seasonal swaps (clothing, bedding, household items, etc.).
  • Coordinate donation drop-offs and household item transitions.
  • Track and support household calendars and logistics (including digital calendar systems).
  • Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and home maintenance professionals.
  • Support packing/unpacking for travel or seasonal transitions.
• Inventory Management & Errands
  • Track and restock pantry, fridge, household goods, toiletries, and supplies.
  • Manage household orders (Amazon, Target, Costco, etc.).
  • Schedule grocery pick-ups and manage grocery planning logistics.
  • Handle mail, packages, and returns.
  • Run local errands (returns, dry cleaning, gift wrapping, etc.)
• Laundry & Linen Care
  • Manage household laundry cycle (wash, dry, fold, organize).
  • Rotate bedding and towels and maintain linen organization.
  • Prepare clothing and items for work travel when needed.
  • Maintain laundry supply inventory and organization.
• Pet Support
  • Maintain dog feeding/water stations and supply inventory.
  • Coordinate grooming appointments (quarterly).
  • Order and administer monthly medication.
  • Occasional backyard play time with the family dog.
• Vendor, Property & Seasonal Maintenance Support
  • Coordinate service appointments and vendor scheduling.
  • Help build seasonal maintenance checklists (winter prep, rotating car tires, seasonal transitions, etc.).
  • Track warranties, service records, and household documentation.
• Administrative & Personal Assistant Support
  • Support travel planning logistics and preparation.
  • Maintain family calendar reminders and household scheduling.
  • Assist with light receipt tracking and household admin backlog (warranties, licenses, returns, etc.).
• Family Support & Flex Support
  • Occasional backup childcare or date night coverage.
  • Occasional daycare pickup support when one parent is traveling.
  • Potential summer schedule support (not required).

How to Apply:

If interested, please email with the following:

• A brief letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this position.
• Your updated resume.
• At least 3 professional references with contact information.

Note that this role requires a background check.

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