House Manager & Family Assistant (with meal prep support)

House Manager & Family Assistant (with meal prep support)

Job Title: House Manager & Family Assistant (with meal prep support)

Location: Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Employment Type: Part-Time 15-20 hours per week

Schedule: 3 days per week, between 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM; occasional weekend or evening date night coverage 1-2 times per month

Compensation: $32-$37 per hour, based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain prior to start
• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Comfortable working around small dogs

About Our Family

We're a warm, laid-back family of four based in Agoura Hills, with two little ones at home (ages 1 & 4) who keep life busy and full. We have two small poodles who are very much part of the family and bring plenty of personality to our home. One parent is home during the day, while the other works a schedule that can shift from week to week. We enjoy when our home feels welcoming and relaxed and we’re looking for someone who will collaborate with us and naturally contribute to that atmosphere.

Our days start early, and we thrive in a calm, organized environment where things just flow. Our mornings are busy getting everyone ready for the day and our afternoons are all about being present with our kids. We’re a home that runs best with gentle structure: we like routines, but we’re not rigid. We’d appreciate someone who can help keep the day moving in a steady, low-stress way. We're easygoing people who don't need to be in charge of every detail - we’re looking for someone we can trust to show up, take ownership, and make the day feel lighter.

We're also in an exciting season of transition: we're in the process of building a new home and anticipate relocating to a new state in early 2027. We'd love to find someone who can support us through our upcoming move and help to set our family’s next adventure up for success.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is relaxed, trustworthy, and genuinely great with young children. You're the kind of person who walks into a home, assesses what needs to happen, and gets to work without needing hand-holding. You're proactive but not overbearing, collaborative rather than controlling, and comfortable working alongside a parent who is home during the day. You communicate directly and clearly - owning your role as a collaborative partner in the home. We value someone who will speak up kindly, identify needs proactively, and keep everyone on the same page.

You take pride in your work, you're reliable, and you bring a calm, steady energy that young kids respond well to while still keeping things warm and fun. You’re also flexible and solutions-oriented - you can adapt when things change without bringing stress into the home. You understand that no two days with young children look exactly the same and are comfortable shifting gears as needed.

Most importantly, you’re looking to become a trusted part of a family’s support system. You value creating a nurturing environment, take ownership of your responsibilities, and find satisfaction in helping a household run smoothly.

Bonus skill: Multilingual (Spanish or Hebrew)

Key Responsibilities

Family Support

• Light supervision and backup childcare as needed
• Occasional date night and weekend coverage (1-2 times per month, scheduled in advance)
• Kid-related errands as needed

Meal Support

• Prepare simple family dinner 3 times per week
• Accommodate dietary preferences (one household member follows a mostly vegetarian diet; no restrictions for the rest of the family)
• Kitchen clean-up and general maintenance

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Create and maintain household organization systems
• Daily resets and prep home for scheduled cleaners
• Light tidying: dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Indoor plant care
• Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries as needed
• Coordinate donation drop-offs
• Organizational projects for toys and gear

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and organize all family laundry
• Linen rotation
• Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area

Pet Care

• Prepare homemade dog food
• Daily dog walking