House Manager/Nanny

About the position

We are seeking an exceptional, highly organized, and proactive Hybrid Nanny & House Manager to join our family long-term. This role is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children, thrives in a fast-paced household environment, and takes pride in maintaining an organized, clean, and smoothly functioning home. The ideal candidate is warm, trustworthy, detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to anticipate the needs of both the children and the household. This position requires domestic and international travel with the family approximately 7 times per year.

Responsibilities

  • Provide attentive, engaging, and nurturing care for children.
  • Plan age-appropriate activities, educational experiences, and outings.
  • Assist with school routines, homework support, and extracurricular activities.
  • Maintain children's schedules, routines, and personal organization.
  • Prepare healthy meals and snacks for children as needed.
  • Support children's emotional, social, and developmental growth.
  • Ensure children's safety and well-being at all times.
  • Maintain the overall organization and smooth operation of the household.
  • Perform daily housekeeping duties, including: General cleaning and tidying, Laundry and ironing, Organizing closets, playrooms, and household spaces, Changing linens and maintaining household supplies, Rotation of deep cleaning items weekly (Bathrooms, bedrooms, etc).
  • Coordinate household vendors, appointments, and service providers.
  • Manage household inventories and shopping needs.
  • Assist with meal planning and light meal preparation (cooking dinners 2x a week).
  • Run errands and handle miscellaneous household tasks.
  • Maintain detailed household records, calendars, and schedules.
  • Travel domestically and internationally with the family approximately 7 times annually.
  • Assist with packing, travel logistics, children's routines, and household support while traveling.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism in changing environments and schedules.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a nanny, house manager, family assistant, or similar role required.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Genuine love of working with children.
  • Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Professional, discreet, trustworthy, and dependable.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Passport and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Nice-to-haves

  • Warm and engaging with children
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Self-starter with strong initiative
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Discreet and professional
  • Clean, organized, and proactive
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Long-term mindset and commitment

Benefits

  • PTO
  • Travel accommodations and expenses covered
  • Annual performance bonuses
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