About the family:

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a busy, active family in the Irwin/North Huntingdon area who is looking for an experienced household professional to become a trusted, long-term part of their daily lives.

With two boys, ages 7 and 9, who are involved in football, basketball, and lacrosse, there's always something going on! Both parents work outside the home at their family-owned business, and they're hoping to find someone who can help take the day-to-day responsibilities of running their household off their plates so they can spend more time enjoying family life and their business.

The family lives in a spacious home with their two boys and a seven-month-old mixed-breed dog. Between school schedules, sports, appointments, household upkeep, and everyday responsibilities, they're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys bringing organization and structure to a busy home.

More than anything, this family values reliability, trust, and initiative. They would love to find someone who takes the time to learn their household, understands their routines and preferences, and eventually knows what needs to be done without having to be asked. They're hoping to build a lasting relationship with someone who takes pride in their work and becomes a familiar, dependable presence in their lives.

The Role:

This is a true Household Manager / Family Assistant hybrid position with a hands-on approach to keeping the household organized, maintained, and running smoothly.

The day will typically begin with helping the boys get ready for school. This may include waking them around 7:30am, preparing breakfast, helping them get dressed and organized, and making sure they're ready to catch the bus around 8:15am.

Once the boys are off to school, the focus will shift primarily to household management and family support. Responsibilities may include managing family laundry, making beds, keeping bedrooms and common areas tidy, dishes and kitchen upkeep, organizing, maintaining organizational systems, vacuuming high-traffic areas, managing groceries and household supplies, and handling errands or other household needs.

The family would also love assistance with meal preparation, including preparing approximately two family meals per week, washing and cutting fresh produce, preparing snacks, and occasionally packing the boys' school lunches when needed.

A significant part of this position will involve managing the details that help a household run efficiently. This may include coordinating household vendors, scheduling maintenance and service visits, arranging pet grooming or veterinary appointments, managing deliveries and returns, assisting with family scheduling, and keeping track of household needs before they become another task for the parents.

The family utilizes a Skylight calendar, Amazon Echo, Instacart, and Amazon to manage schedules and household needs. The Household Manager will have access to these systems to help coordinate schedules, manage grocery orders, and keep household essentials stocked.

Routine upkeep is also an important part of this position. The family would appreciate someone who can keep the home consistently tidy and welcoming, including regular attention to the kitchen, main living spaces, and main bedrooms, along with light floor and main bathroom touch-ups between visits from their private housekeeper.

This is not intended to be a deep-cleaning position. The family is actively searching for a separate private housekeeper (who they would like the Household Manager to oversee) to handle more intensive cleaning responsibilities weekly. However, qualified candidates who enjoy housekeeping and are interested in the additional, separately scheduled cleaning hours may also be considered for those responsibilities if mutually agreed upon and qualified.

The boys typically return home from school around 3:45pm. Depending on the day's priorities, the Household Manager may assist with welcoming them home, preparing a snack, and helping them get settled or started on homework before the end of the workday. The family would also appreciate someone who enjoys children and is comfortable providing occasional childcare assistance, transportation, or additional support during school closures and summer breaks when needed.

The family also has a young dog who will need basic care throughout the day, including feeding, being let outside, occasional backyard playtime, and assistance coordinating pet-related appointments.

Ultimately, the goal is to find someone who can confidently take ownership of the household's daily needs, recognize priorities, and help create a smooth, organized environment for the entire family.

Ideal Candidate:

This family is looking for someone who genuinely enjoys household management and takes pride in keeping a home clean, organized, stocked, and running efficiently.

You're naturally proactive and detail-oriented. You notice when the refrigerator needs restocked, when laundry needs attention, when an appointment needs scheduled, or when an area of the home could use some organization, and you take the initiative to handle it without being asked.

You're comfortable managing your own time, prioritizing responsibilities, and working independently without constant direction. You understand that every day in a busy household may look a little different, and you're confident adjusting your priorities while ensuring everything gets done.

Reliability is especially important to this family. They're looking for someone who is consistently punctual, communicates clearly, follows through on responsibilities, and can truly be counted on.

You'll do especially well in this role if you're experienced in private-household work, enjoy a balance of hands-on tasks and household coordination, and are comfortable switching between laundry, organization, errands, meal preparation, and occasional childcare. You're also comfortable around children and dogs and understand the importance of professionalism, discretion, and respecting a family's privacy.

Most importantly, the family hopes to find someone who is genuinely interested in a long-term position and will take pride in becoming a trusted, valued part of their household.

Additional Details:

The preferred schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7:30am–4:00pm, with some flexibility for the right candidate.

Very occasional evening assistance (approximately 2–3 times per year) may be appreciated with advance notice, but is not required.

Because the boys are school-aged, the family would appreciate someone comfortable providing occasional childcare assistance during school closures, holidays, and summer breaks. The parents have flexibility in their schedules, and extended family also helps during the summer.

The family offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance through their business. Work-related mileage will also be reimbursed.

There may be an opportunity for additional, separately scheduled housekeeping hours for interested and qualified candidates. Responsibilities for these additional hours can be seen here.

The family is hoping to find someone who can start ASAP but is happy to wait for the right long-term fit!

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

• At least 20 years of age

• Non-smoker

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in household management, family assistance, executive housekeeping, nannying with substantial household responsibilities, or a comparable private-home role

• Comfortable and experienced with household management, organization, laundry, routine upkeep, errands, and meal preparation

• Comfortable driving and transporting children and pets as needed

• Comfortable working with school-aged children and dogs

• Exceptionally reliable, punctual, organized, and proactive

• Able to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and manage time effectively

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

• Willingness to complete required background, driving, social media, and reference checks

• At least two professional references

• Ability to make a minimum one-year commitment, preferably longer-term

• Current CPR & First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain prior to starting

• PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances

• MMR and Tdap vaccinations preferred