Part-Time Household Manager with Meal Prep Support

About the role

We are a busy family of four living in Broadlands, Virginia, and we need a reliable person to keep our home running smoothly. The role combines daily household management with meal planning and occasional light childcare, allowing the family to focus on quality time together.

Key responsibilities

• Wash, fold, and organize family laundry and linens, maintaining a regular rotation of sheets, towels, and pillowcases.
• Perform daily resets and light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, litter box maintenance, and vacuuming high‑traffic areas.
• Plan and prep healthy meals and snacks, prepare school lunches, and coordinate grocery lists using Skylight.
• Maintain household organization systems, handle seasonal décor swaps, and manage donation drop‑offs.
• Execute occasional deep‑cleaning projects such as fridge, oven, and baseboard cleaning, and refresh garage or mudroom.
• Manage inventory lists, unload deliveries, and break down boxes.
• Clean and organize family vehicles, removing kids’ items and tidying interiors.
• Monitor the family’s Skylight calendar, provide light supervision or backup childcare, and be available for occasional weekend house‑sitting.
• Oversee seasonal property maintenance and outdoor space care as needed.

Required profile

• Self‑starter with positive energy, warmth, and confidence in a home environment.
• Strong eye for organization and ability to create systems that streamline daily life.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable working independently or as part of a family team.
• Excellent English communication skills and reliable transportation.
• Comfortable around cats and able to maintain a smoke‑free environment.
• Interest in a long‑term, trusted presence within the family.