Nanny & Household Manager

Job Title: Nanny & Household Manager

Location: Bentonville, AR 72712

Employment Type: Full-Time | 40-45 hours per week

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Flexibility required for earlier mornings and occasional overnights when a parent is traveling.

Compensation: $28-$32 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable personal transportation required; mileage reimbursement provided for work-related errands.
• Prefer for candidates to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including general wellness, COVID-19, and influenza vaccinations), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred, or willingness to obtain upon hire.

About Our Family

We're a busy household with two working parents, a toddler and a new baby on the way later this year. Both parents have demanding professional roles outside the home, which means mornings are coordinated and evenings are precious family time. We're easygoing and genuinely appreciate people who show up, get things done, and bring a calm, can-do energy to the house.

Our home is warm and well-run, and we've built a good rhythm with regular cleaning and landscaping support already in place. What we're missing is the connective tissue - someone who can manage the details we don't always have time for, coordinate the vendors, keep the household running, and be a reliable partner to our family as we grow. One parent loves to cook but doesn't always have the time; the other is happiest when the logistics are handled and evenings can be dedicated to family time.

We're a family that communicates casually (group text is our style), trusts the people we work with, and gives a lot of autonomy to someone who's earned it. We don't micromanage - we want someone who takes initiative and comes to us with solutions, not questions.

This role is designed to grow with us across three phases:

Phase 1 - Before the Baby Arrives: Our older child is in full-time daycare, so the initial focus will be heavily on household management - meal prep, organization, errands, vendor coordination - alongside pre-baby setup and nursery prep.

Phase 2 - During Maternity Leave (starting February): The primary focus shifts to supporting our family by caring for our toddler when he's home, while continuing to manage key household rhythms so that mom can focus fully on the newborn.

Phase 3 - After Maternity Leave: Infant care becomes the top priority. Once both parents return to work, primary daytime care for the newborn takes precedence until the baby transitions to daycare after year one. Even as childcare takes center stage, you will own light daily maintenance - primarily family meal prep, laundry and linens, and basic kitchen reset and tidying.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who has worked in household or family support roles and genuinely thrives in a home environment. You're proactive - you notice what needs to be done and do it without being asked. You're punctual, reliable, and you communicate early and clearly when something comes up. You're resourceful enough to get three quotes for a renovation and organized enough to track grocery subscriptions, prep for houseguests, and pack a toddler's bag for a weekend trip, all in the same week. You love kids and are comfortable around little ones, knowing that the childcare component of this role will grow significantly over time. Former nannies looking to step into a household management role - or experienced newborn care specialists open to a blended role - are especially encouraged to apply.

We're looking for someone whose core strength and passion is infant and childcare, and who is genuinely enthusiastic about handling household management upfront and maintaining key household rhythms over time.

Key Responsibilities

Meal Support

• Plan and prepare 4+ family dinners per week using fresh ingredients, with full in-home cooking
• Prepare and chop ingredients as needed so the family can easily cook meals on select evenings
• Grocery shopping and kitchen restocking
• Kitchen cleanup and maintenance after meal prep
• Prep healthy snacks as needed

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Serve as the primary point of contact for household vendors including HVAC, electricians, plumbers, locksmiths, painters, and landscapers
• Research and coordinate repairs, obtain quotes, and manage scheduling
• Oversee special projects including an upcoming home renovation
• Coordinate and direct the weekly cleaning team for standard and special-occasion needs (guests, holidays, etc.)
• Follow up to ensure routine maintenance items (batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors) are completed by appropriate vendors or service providers

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Maintain and manage household grocery lists and supply inventory
• Prepare home for incoming guests and coordinate event or holiday readiness
• Handle seasonal swaps for kids' clothing
• Wash bed linens in advance of weekly cleaning visits
• Care for indoor plants
• Handle occasional mail, package management, and box breakdown
• Track and organize household receipts as needed

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, dry, fold, and put away family laundry
• Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area
• Linen rotation and care

Inventory & Errands

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies as needed
• Gift shopping for children's birthday parties and family occasions
• Returns and other household errands as needed

Family & Childcare Support

• Occasional backup pickup or drop-off for toddler in the event a parent is unavailable
• Monday backpack prep (restocking supplies as needed)
• Assist with packing for family travel, including weather-appropriate clothing, activities, and extra supplies for children
• Coordinate and schedule children's appointments; ability to transport child to appointments if needed
• Primary daytime care for newborn following maternity leave, transitioning as needed as the baby grows

Administrative & Calendar Support

• Manage household calendar access via Google Calendar and Skylight
• Coordinate scheduling for household vendors and children's appointments
• Track and organize receipts for all household-related purchases made as part of the role

How to Apply

Please ensure to include the following when applying:

• A brief letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for this role
• Your updated resume
• At least 3 professional references with contact information

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