THE DETAILS
Location: Coppell, TX
Schedule: 25 guaranteed hours/week, core hours 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with flexibility
Compensation: $30–$34/hour, plus flat overnight stipend for candidates providing overnight coverage or hourly rate for multiple daily visits during travel
Guaranteed Hours: 25 hours/week year round, plus additional hours during travel periods when full-charge pet care is required
Benefits: Paid vacation, paid major holidays, paid sick time, holiday bonus, annual cost-of-living raise, healthcare reimbursement stipend
Start Date: October 2026
Travel: Coverage required at Coppell residence during family travel, approximately 5–7 days per month, up to two weeks during summer
Live-In/Live-Out: Live-out; overnight, in-home stays optional during travel coverage - candidates who prefer scheduled check-in visits instead are equally welcome
Vehicle: Use of family vehicle
ABOUT THE HOUSEHOLD & ROLE
This household includes two adults, two pugs, one cat, and a 750-gallon saltwater aquarium, with two adult daughters living nearby who visit regularly. The family splits time between their primary home in Coppell and a second home in Colorado, and this role exists to keep the home and pets running smoothly through that back-and-forth. The household entertains frequently and keeps an open-door approach to guests, with pet comfort and care central to how the home operates day to day.
The Household Manager will take ownership of meal planning, general household upkeep, and full-charge pet care, with particular focus on bringing more structure to meals, daily tidying, and laundry - areas the family is actively working to improve.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide full-charge care for two dogs, one cat, and a saltwater aquarium, including daily feeding at specific times
- During family travel to Colorado, provide either overnight, in-home coverage or four scheduled check-in visits daily (8:00 AM, noon, 5:30 PM, and 9:30 PM)
- Prepare weekly meals using family recipes, including grab-and-go breakfast/lunch options prepped one day per week and approximately three dinners prepared ready to heat
- Grocery shop or place delivery/pickup orders as needed
- Maintain household laundry, including delicate items and light steaming
- Perform light housekeeping between professional cleanings (household employs a housekeeper), including vacuuming and wiping down surfaces
- Coordinate and supervise household vendors, including cleaning, yard maintenance, pest control, and aquarium service
- Manage inventory of household supplies
- Provide light administrative support, including vendor coordination and occasional research
- Assist with seasonal decorating and preparation for entertaining
REQUIREMENTS
- Genuine experience and comfort caring for dogs and cats
- Willingness to learn basic aquarium feeding routine
- Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and stretch frequently
- Comfortable maintaining discretion around guests and visitors
- Reliable transportation and availability for scheduled visits or overnight coverage during travel periods
- Local candidates only
- Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screening
- Authorized to work in U.S.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
You're detail-oriented without needing everything mapped out in advance - comfortable stepping into a household that's still building out its systems and helping shape them along the way. You notice what needs attention without waiting to be asked, communicate clearly and kindly with the family and with vendors, and take initiative on small things like a pet mess or a smudged window without being prompted. You're patient in building trust with pets who may take time to warm up, and you're comfortable in a home that welcomes frequent guests and values an easy, unforced atmosphere.
ABOUT MODERN HOUSEHOLD STAFFING
This position is represented by Modern Household Staffing, a Texas-based private service agency. We work with experienced household professionals seeking long-term opportunities with client families who value professional household employment.
To be considered, candidates must complete the MHS agency screening process and meet the requirements of the position. All placements are W-2 employment. If this role isn't the right fit, experienced private service professionals are welcome to apply to MHS for consideration for future opportunities.