Job Description:
- Compensation:Starting at $30 per hourAPPLY HEREFamily Location: Wayzata, MN
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (with flexibility)
Start Date: ASAP – ideally the week following Labor Day
A warm, welcoming family of five in the West Metro is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Household Manager to join their team. This is a dynamic, long-term opportunity for someone who is highly organized, self-motivated, and eager to support a busy household that spans multiple properties. The ideal candidate brings a mix of hands-on service, administrative skill, discretion, and leadership in household operations.
Benefits:
• Guaranteed hours
• PTO- 10 days
• Paid sick days
• Pay $30/hourHome Manager Duties/Responsibilities:
Home & Property Management
• Oversee the day-to-day operations and upkeep of the family’s primary residence and additional properties
• Coordinate and supervise vendors, contractors, and service providers (e.g., landscapers, repair technicians, housekeepers, etc.)
• Ensure household systems and maintenance schedules are followed (HVAC, vehicle service, seasonal maintenance, etc.)
• Manage smart home technology systems and provide tech-related troubleshooting
• Light maintenance and housekeeping (making beds, washing dishes, laundry, taking out garbage, changing lightbulbs, maintaining outdoor furniture, restocking firewood, breaking down cardboard boxes, etc.)Household & Family Support
• Provide hands-on service as needed, maintaining a flexible and helpful presence in the home
• Help to maintain an orderly home through daily tidying and assisting with organizational projects
• Stock household and kitchen supplies; create and manage grocery lists or complete shopping
• Online ordering for household needs (children’s clothing, household supplies, etc.)
• Run personal errands for the employer and household• Receive guests and answer phones in a professional, welcoming manner
• Assist with pet care (feeding, exercise, vet appointments) for 1 dog
Childcare Support
• Provide backup childcare on an as-needed basis for school-age children, including providing transportation to school and activities, etc.
• Occasionally assist with meal preparation for children
• Assist Nanny with organization for school, sports, travel, etc.
Administrative, Financial & HR Support
• Coordinate family calendars and household scheduling
• Human resources support with household staff (hiring, onboarding and training)
• Assist with travel planning, booking, and trip preparation
• Support with special family projects, holiday decorating, gift purchasing, and seasonal transitionsSpecial Projects & Event Coordination
• Plan and coordinate special events and gatherings, with knowledge of hospitality practices
• Organize seasonal household transitions, moves, or renovations
• Partner with the Nanny to register and coordinate children’s extracurricular activities and summer campsQualifications:
• 5 or more years of experience in household and/or property management
• College Degree
• Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities and adapting to a dynamic environment
• Strong communicator with sound judgment and excellent attention to detail
• Mature, dependable, and trustworthy
• Tech-savvy and confident navigating smart home systems, digital calendars, and email
• Professional, discreet, and highly organized
• Self-motivated, proactive problem-solver
• Pet-friendly and child-friendly
• Available for occasional overnights
• Knowledge of formal service, etiquette, and event planning is a plus
• Passport ready; Legal to work in the US; First Aid/CPR; current vaccinations
• Impeccable references from all previous positionsWorking Conditions and Requirements:- Work environment will be active, kid-centric and includes clean up of activities
Part of each day may be spent outside, weather permitting, and will be active play - Essential Physical Requirements:
- Position involves regular lifting, bending, squatting, reaching and pushing
- Must be able to lift 35 pounds safely
- Must be able to get up from and down to the floor numerous times throughout the day
- Will need to be able to react quickly to certain situations
- May need to react to emergent situations in a calm, effective and safe manner
- Work environment will be active, kid-centric and includes clean up of activities
- Competitive Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Driver's License
- First Aid and CPR
Job Benefits:
Job Certifications:
Salary: 25/
Education: High School
Experience: 2 years