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Household Manager/ Home Operations Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 28873
Division/Organization: Steege-Reimann Family
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 725 Jenifer Street Madison, WI 53703 (on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $25.00 to $35.00
Job Categories: Summer Off-Campus Opportunities

Department Overview:

We are a family of three living near downtown Madison. We have a nine year old boy and run a small boutique hospitality business. 

Anticipated Start Date

5/23/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

10-15

Schedule:

  • Approximately 10–15 hours per week
  • Set, consistent hours during normal weekday business hours, with flexibility for the individual to choose and manage their schedule

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $25.00 to $35.00

Number Of Positions

1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

We are looking for a proactive, highly organized Household Manager to help run the day-to-day operations of our home.

This role is not just about completing tasks - it’s about creating and maintaining systems so the household runs smoothly and efficiently. The ideal person enjoys organizing, anticipating needs, and takes pride in keeping spaces running at a high level.

Key Responsibilities

Home Organization & Laundry

  • Manage household laundry (wash, fold, and put away)
  • Organize closets, drawers, and storage spaces
  • Label and maintain systems for easy upkeep
  • Periodically declutter and coordinate donations (e.g., St. Vinny’s)

Inventory & Restocking

  • Conduct weekly inventory of household essentials
  • Order and restock items (pantry, cleaning supplies, household goods)
  • Maintain organized storage systems

Selling & Decluttering

  • List and manage items for sale on Facebook Marketplace or similar platforms
  • Coordinate communication and pickups with buyers

Seasonal & Lifestyle Management

  • Rotate seasonal clothing and home items
  • Assist with seasonal needs (holiday décor, cards, gifting, etc.)
  • Support planning for events and invitations
  • Help manage recurring life tasks (e.g., oil changes, clothing updates)

Household Administration

  • Assist with scheduling appointments and home services
  • Support tasks such as camp sign-ups, basic insurance claims, and general logistics
  • Manage returns, exchanges, and light errands as needed

Ideal Candidate

  • Naturally highly organized and enjoys creating systems
  • Proactive and able to anticipate needs
  • Detail-oriented and takes ownership of tasks
  • Comfortable managing a variety of responsibilities
  • Tech-savvy (online ordering, Facebook Marketplace, etc.)
  • Trustworthy, dependable, and respectful

Most importantly:
We’re looking for someone who genuinely loves organization - the kind of person who keeps their own spaces (and even their car) consistently clean and in order, and enjoys the challenge of maintaining organized systems in a small  busy household with lots of activities and moving parts.

Schedule & Environment

  • Approximately 10–15 hours per week
  • Set, consistent hours during normal weekday business hours, with flexibility for the individual to choose and manage their schedule
  • We live in a relatively small space, so the role involves some interaction and working within a shared environment
  • Looking for someone adaptable and comfortable in that setting

Compensation

  • $25–$35/hour, depending on experience

About Us

We run a business and are happy to provide references from current team members so you can learn more about what it would be like to work for us.

Qualifications:

  • Naturally highly organized and enjoys creating systems
  • Proactive and able to anticipate needs
  • Detail-oriented and takes ownership of tasks
  • Comfortable managing a variety of responsibilities
  • Tech-savvy (online ordering, Facebook Marketplace, etc.)
  • Trustworthy, dependable, and respectful

Physical Demands

Able to lift 40 pounds and be on your feet a lot consistently. Must be able to drive and have a car.

Application Instructions:

How to Apply

Please send a short email to jksrproperties@gmail.com with the following:

1. A brief introduction

  • A few sentences about yourself
  • Why this role interests you

2. Organization example (this is the most important)

Describe a space or system you’ve personally organized (home, work, car, etc.).

Include:

  • What it looked like before
  • What you changed
  • How you keep it maintained over time

3. Your approach to staying on top of things

How do you typically keep track of recurring tasks, inventory, or responsibilities in your own life?

(We’re less interested in the “right” answer and more in how you think.)

4. A quick scenario

If you noticed we were consistently running out of the same household item (for example, ziplock bags), what would you do to solve that long-term?

5. Availability

  • Days/times you’re typically available
  • Any scheduling constraints

6. Resume (optional but helpful)

Contact:

Org: Steege-Reimann Family
Contact: Julia Steege-Reimann
Email: jksrproperties@gmail.com

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