Household Manager

humhome; Shelburne (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

humhome seeks an on-site operational lead to keep the private residence running smoothly and unobtrusively. You will reset spaces daily, manage inventories, coordinate vendors, and maintain organization so the home is calm, complete, and ready for any travel or change in plans.

You are an independent, highly organized professional who anticipates needs, communicates clearly, and maintains discretion to support a seamless living environment.

Qualifications

• You are a career household professional who runs a home with structure, calm, and consistency.
• You think in systems, notice details early, and resolve issues before they reach the client.
• You value longevity, trust, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Reset and maintain visual order across the home so spaces feel calm, clear, and complete.
• Keep household systems running predictably, resolving issues before they become problems.
• Manage inventory, packages, and restocking so essentials are always on hand.
• Oversee laundry, wardrobe care, and dry cleaning to keep clothing and linens ready to use.
• Handle groceries, light meal prep, and kitchen organization.
• Coordinate vendors, schedules, and household logistics behind the scenes.
• Maintain organization systems, decluttering, and seasonal rotations.
• Keep household documentation and systems updated and accessible.
• Prepare the home for travel and restore it afterward.

Skills

Independent operator

Highly organized

Calm demeanor

Excellent communicator

Trustworthy

Continuous improvement

Job description

What You’ll Do Each Day

You are the operational lead of the home, ensuring everything runs smoothly without reminders or oversight.

Each day, you will:

• Reset and maintain visual order across the home so spaces feel calm, clear, and complete

• Keep household systems running predictably, resolving issues before they become problems

• Manage inventory, packages, and restocking so essentials are always on hand

• Oversee laundry, wardrobe care, and dry cleaning to keep clothing and linens ready to use

• Handle groceries, light meal prep, and kitchen organization

• Coordinate vendors, schedules, and household logistics behind the scenes

• Maintain organization systems, decluttering, and seasonal rotations

• Keep household documentation and systems updated and accessible

• Prepare the home for travel and restore it afterward

By the end of each day, the home is reset, organized, and ready — with nothing left for the client to track, follow up on, or manage.

Who You Are

You are a career household professional who takes pride in running a home with structure, calm, and consistency. You think in systems, notice details early, and resolve issues before they reach the client.

You are:

• A strong independent operator who doesn’t wait for direction

• Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented

• Calm, discreet, and dependable

• Comfortable owning standards and maintaining quality

• An excellent communicator who closes loops and follows through

• Someone who values longevity, trust, and continuous improvement

You enjoy being the person who quietly keeps everything working — so the household can function smoothly without constant coordination, reminders, or oversight.