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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailA warm and busy family in McLean VA is seeking a proactive organized and experienced House Manager/Family Assistant to support the smooth running of their household. This is a long-term live-out position with a guaranteed 40-hour work week typically Monday to Friday 11 AM 7/7:30 PM with flexibility and paid overtime when needed. The ideal start date is early August.
Position Highlights:
Location: McLean VA (must be local no relocation)
Compensation: $35$40/hour overtime
Schedule: 40 hours/week guaranteed; core hours 11 AM7/7:30 PM flexibility required on school closures/sick days (9 AM7 PM)
Child: One 10-year-old (rising 5th grader)
Start Date:on or before August 8 (overlap with outgoing assistant preferred)
Responsibilities:
School pick-up and transportation to afterschool activities (school is within walking distance)
Household tidying and upkeep: kitchen living areas bedrooms trash dishwasher making beds refreshing bedside tables
Grocery shopping running errands (returns dry cleaning) managing vendors
Weekly organizational tasks (pantry mudroom fridge typically on Fridays)
Light family assistant tasks (lists household inventory small projects)
Simple healthy meal prep (protein veggie focus) not required but strongly preferred
Review and follow daily task list (blueprint) provided by the family
Send a Sunday night This Week email outlining the upcoming schedule
Ideal Candidate:
Organized detail-oriented and naturally tidy able to meet high cleanliness standards
Proactive self-directed and observant sees what needs to be done and takes initiative
Friendly but professional values boundaries and maintains a calm low-drama presence
Not overly chatty or prone to oversharing family appreciates quiet competence
Flexible on scheduling as needed especially for snow days or sick days
Comfortable coordinating with the current house manager during the transition period
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thoughtful family that appreciates and respects their household team. Theyre seeking someone who brings structure reliability and a warm but professional presence to their home.
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