🏡 Position Title: Temporary Housegoblin-in-Residence (Seasonal Contract)
- Reports To: The Resident Human (chronically distractible, but deeply appreciative)
- Location: A freshly moved-into dwelling of mild domestic disarray
- Contract Type: Fixed-term (duration: “a few magical months”)
- Compensation: Unlimited gratitude, cozy evenings, and an aggressive benefits package of hot chocolate, snacks, and affection
Position Summary
The Temporary Housegoblin-in-Residence will oversee household stabilization, coziness optimization, and general autumnal ambience. This critical short-term role will ensure operational harmony in a newly established human habitat that is currently running at approximately 54% functionality.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic initiatives in Organization & Storage Optimization, including (but not limited to) cabinet realignment, drawer taxonomy, and cable management diplomacy.
- Spearhead Atmospheric Cozification Projects -- e.g., blanket distribution, candle procurement, and implementation of “warm beverage at all times” policy.
- Conduct Seasonal Ambience Reviews, ensuring appropriate levels of leaf-crunching, fireplace admiration, and scarf deployment.
- Provide Human Management & Motivation, gently guiding the resident through the arcane rituals of laundry, grocery acquisition, and not forgetting bins day.
- Serve as Chief Comfort Officer, ensuring that all domestic activities are infused with maximum hygge and minimal existential dread.
Core Competencies
- Exceptional organizational enchantment skills; ability to turn chaos into comfort.
- Demonstrated cozy leadership, including blanket-folding finesse and hot-drink temperature calibration.
- Strong autumnal alignment -- deep love of warm tones, cool breezes, and crunchy leaves.
- High emotional intelligence and goblinic resourcefulness.
- Proven ability to laugh affectionately at the Resident Human’s inability to multitask.
Reporting Structure
Reports directly to the Resident Human, who will provide emotional support, comedic relief, and consistent verbal affirmations such as “you’re the best, Housegoblin.”
Indirect reporting line to the housecats (if end date is applicable), whose approval is optional but desirable.
Key Performance Indicators
- Home feels 35% cozier within first week.
- Resident Human demonstrates measurable improvement in chore compliance.
- Candles lit ≥ 5 nights per week.
- Unsolicited “this place feels so nice now” comments achieved on regular basis.
Contract Duration
This is a temporary appointment, concluding upon the Housegoblin’s transition to her next grand adventure: a new and exciting career path. The Resident Human acknowledges this with pride, though mild preemptive melancholy.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should present themselves in a cozy sweater, armed with a mug of something warm, and announce:
“The Housegoblin has arrived.”