House Manager Position

Start Date: ASAP Location: Scarsdale, NY Compensation: $30–$35 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–12:00 PM Guaranteed Hours: 25 -30 hours per week

A busy, warm Scarsdale family is seeking a part-time, live-out House Manager to bring structure, organization, and calm to their daily routine. The family has two children, ages 5 and 1, and one dog. They are looking for a proactive self-starter who can step in, anticipate needs, and keep the household running smoothly without needing to be micromanaged.

Mornings start with helping the family get out the door: preparing lunches, walking the dog, and cleaning up while the parents handle daycare and school drop-off. The rest of the shift is spent on household organization, light tidying, grocery runs, meal prep, and errands. On days the children are home, the House Manager will also help with childcare. This role suits someone energetic, flexible, and highly organized who enjoys creating systems and taking ownership of a home. This is a long-term position.

Benefits: One week paid vacation, 2 sick days, 2 personal days, 3–6 paid holidays, legal payroll

Responsibilities:

Assist with the family's morning routine, including packing the children's lunches Walk and put food out for the family dog Grocery pickup and/or receive and put away delivery, organizing the fridge, and prepping food when needed Occasional laundry Clean dishes, make beds, and tidy the children's rooms and common areas Organize key areas of the home, including the pantry, playroom and toys, and linen closet Run errands, including dry cleaning, returns and package drop-offs Sort through the children's clothing every few months Listing/selling/donating outgrown clothing and kid gear Liaise with/manage household vendors (eg. landscaper, exterminator, etc.) Assist with children on days they are home from school or daycare Help with general logistics, research and planning Pivot flexibly when the day gets busy and priorities shift Identify additional tasks, and implement efficient systems to keep household running smoothly