Part-Time Family Assistant / House Manager
Location: Carmel Valley, CA
Schedule: Part-Time | 1–2 days per week (approximately 6–8 hours/day).
Pay: $30–40/hour DOE (Depending on Experience) + mileage reimbursement for errands.
Please Note: We are looking for someone interested in a long-term position with our family. This is not a seasonal or summer-only job.
About Our Family
We're a warm, busy family with young children, a small flock of chickens and ducks, and a growing garden. We're looking for an exceptional Family Assistant/House Manager who enjoys creating order, takes initiative, and genuinely loves helping a household run smoothly. This is not a nanny position; childcare may occasionally be requested, but the primary focus is household management.
What You'll Be Doing
Household Management
· Laundry (wash, dry, fold, and put away)
· Dishes and kitchen reset
· Tidying common living spaces
· Organizing closets, pantry, cabinets, and storage areas
· Decluttering and creating organization systems
· Restocking household supplies
· Taking out trash and recycling
· Light household cleaning as needed
Errands
· Grocery shopping
· Costco runs
· Household shopping
· Post office, returns, and miscellaneous errands
· Coordinate and drop off donations and other household items to local donation centers as part of ongoing decluttering and organization projects
· Occasional light meal prep
Animal Care
· Feed and water chickens and ducks
· Collect eggs
· Refill feeders and waterers
· Keep the coop tidy
· Alert us if anything seems unusual with the animals
Household Projects
· Seasonal organization
· Preparing the home for guests
· Helping keep the household running efficiently
· Identifying areas that could be better organized
House & Pet Sitting
Our goal is to find one dependable person who will become familiar with our home, routines, and animals, allowing us to build a long-term working relationship rather than relying on multiple service providers.
We're hoping to find someone who can become a trusted, long-term part of our household. When our family travels, we'd love for this person to be available (with advance notice) to house sit and care for our home, chickens, and ducks. This provides consistency for our animals and peace of mind for our family.
House and pet sitting is compensated separately from regular weekly hours. Details will be discussed during the interview process.
Who We're Looking For
· Exceptionally punctual—being on time is very important to our family.
· Reliable and follows through on commitments.
· Organized and detail-oriented.
· Self-motivated and able to work independently.
· Honest, trustworthy, and respectful of our home.
· Comfortable around chickens and ducks.
· Willing and able to provide occasional overnight house and pet sitting with advance notice.
· Comfortable lifting up to 30 pounds.
· Friendly, positive, and professional.
Requirements
· Previous experience as a family assistant, house manager, professional organizer, or similar role preferred
· Reliable transportation
· Valid driver's license
· Ability to pass a background check
· Excellent references
Ideal Candidate
This position is ideal for someone looking for consistent, long-term part-time employment rather than temporary or seasonal work. We hope to find someone who will become a trusted part of our household for years to come. Please do not apply if you are only available for the summer or are seeking temporary employment.
Why You'll Love This Position
We're looking for someone who wants to become an important part of helping our family function well. We value kindness, respect, open communication, and reliability.
To apply, please send your resume and a brief introduction explaining why you'd be a great fit. Include the word 'Sunflower' in your application so we know you've read the full job description.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you looking for a long-term position (at least 1 year)?
Work Location: In person
