House Manager

Part-Time Household Manager / Family Assistant – Carmel, IN $25/hr

A busy executive family in Carmel is seeking an experienced trustworthy, detail-oriented Household Manager / Family Assistant to help ensure their home runs smoothly. This is a long-term, part-time role ideal for someone proactive, organized, and eager to take initiative while respecting the family’s privacy and preferences.

• Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM; with some flexibility within the morning/early afternoon.
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  Guaranteed 20 hours per week

Home Organization & Tidiness

• Maintain a neat, orderly home - tidying common areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms daily.
• Make beds, wipe counters, manage the dishwasher, and keep the home “guest-ready” (hotel-like presentation).
• Light cleaning as needed (housekeeper provides deep cleaning once a week).

Laundry & Linen Management

• Wash, fold, and put away laundry.
• Rotate and organize linens, manage linen closet.
• Drop off/pick up dry cleaning.

Household Supplies & Errands

• Track pantry, household items, and personal care inventory.
• Restock essentials (water, toiletries, paper products).
• Grocery shopping (Instacart or in-person), errands, and returns.
• Support vendor coordination and household appointments as needed.

Calendar & Family Support

• Coordinate schedules and appointments with family calendars (including school calendars for children).
• Assist with organization, reminders, and small personal assistant projects.
• Prepare light snacks for children to have ready after school.
• Meal prep several times per week - simple, family-friendly dinners to be stored in the refrigerator.

Family & Home Environment

• Children living at home: ages 17 and 12 (no childcare required; separate caregiver covers after-school needs).
• Family dog:
  Large, friendly; no direct care required, just comfort around a large dog.
• Home size: approximately 1,800 sq. ft.

• At least 3 years of prior experience as a house manager and/or personal assistant supporting a busy, high-profile client.
• Must maintain a high level of discretion and unyielding respect for client’s boundaries and confidentiality.
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized, with a fierce sense of urgency and the ability to juggle varied priorities.
• Highly adaptable with excellent written (email and text) and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills; enjoys creating order and efficiency.
• “No task is too small” mentality with a proactive approach—able to anticipate needs while also taking direction well.
• Tech savvy and comfortable using shared software platforms for calendars and communication.
• Must live within a 30-minute drive of Carmel, IN.
• Flu vaccination is preferred but not required.

• Rate: $25/hour
• 2 weeks paid vacation (one chosen by family and one by employee)
• 3–5 sick/personal days
• Paid major holidays, if fall on a work day

This is a wonderful opportunity for a motivated professional seeking a consistent part-time schedule with the potential to grow into a long-term family assistant/personal assistant role.