Experienced Household Manager in Lincoln Park, IL
Start: Early 2026 (Flexible for the right fit)
Children: Family of 5, children's ages:7 (G), 5 (B), and 4 (B)
Compensation: $100,000–$115,000 annually (based on experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00/10:00 AM–6:00 PM (50 hours/week guaranteed)
Description:
A warm and welcoming family in Lincoln Park is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and proactive full-time Household Manager to join their home. With all three children in school full-time, this position is ideal for a professional who enjoys balancing light family support with detailed household management and organization.
The family values someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and genuinely invested in becoming a trusted, long-term member of their team. The ideal candidate will bring warmth, flexibility, and initiative to each day while helping the home run seamlessly.
About the Role:
Responsibilities will center on overseeing daily household operations, coordinating vendors and contractors, maintaining organization systems, and managing home and family logistics. The position also includes supporting the family’s two golden retrievers (including a puppy) with pet care, vet and grooming appointments, and daily walks.
Both parents have busy schedules—Dad works full-time outside the home, and Mom is actively engaged in several philanthropic organizations. The right person for this role thrives in a structured yet dynamic household, anticipates needs, and approaches each day with a calm, capable, and solutions-oriented mindset.
The family spends time in Nantucket seasonally and would love someone open to occasional domestic and international travel.
The Ideal Household Manager:
This family will thrive with someone who is:
Experienced, professional, and confident managing household operations
Warm, nurturing, and invested in maintaining a harmonious home environment
A natural self-starter who takes initiative and ownership of responsibilities
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in communication
Flexible, collaborative, and adaptable to a busy family schedule
Comfortable with dogs and confident managing pet-related tasks (vet/grooming visits, walks, etc.)
Responsibilities:
Household Management
Manage contractors, vendors, and household staff schedules
Maintain home systems and oversee general upkeep
Reset and organize living spaces daily
Manage inventory of supplies, clothing, and seasonal items (including Nantucket home)
Order products as needed and coordinate returns (UPS, stores, etc.)
Maintain an updated contact list for household staff and service providers
Oversee car washing, fueling, stroller/car seat cleaning, and light household tasks
Set up and take down seasonal décor
Pet Care
Provide daily walks and care for two golden retrievers
Transport dogs to grooming and vet appointments as needed
Qualifications:
Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience as a household manager
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Valid driver’s license (family car provided for work use)
Comfortable with domestic and international travel
Dog-friendly and confident managing pet care responsibilities
Compensation and Benefits:
$100,000–$115,000 annual salary
Guaranteed 50 hours/week
2 weeks of paid vacation (household manager chooses one week)
5 paid sick days
Paid major federal holidays
Open to healthcare stipend
This is a wonderful opportunity for a polished, proactive, and nurturing professional who takes pride in creating an organized, efficient, and welcoming home. The family is seeking a long-term partner who will become an integral part of their household for years to come.
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