Family Assistant & House Manager

Sage Haus • Seattle, WA

112d • $38 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

A Seattle family with three school-age children and a dog is seeking a proactive, experienced Family Assistant & House Manager to help manage household systems, logistics, and family routines. The family is lively and busy, with demanding work and school schedules, and values empathy, kindness, respect, professionalism, privacy, discretion, and clear boundaries. The role includes dedicated afternoon and evening childcare support, especially school and activity transportation and dinner routines, as well as household management and organization. The ideal candidate is self-directed, observant, emotionally intelligent, organized, adaptable, and able to anticipate needs and work independently. They should bring a calm, grounding presence and be comfortable preparing vegan meals or willing to learn plant-based recipes.

This is a part-time position in Ballard, Seattle, for 25–30 hours per week, with potential to grow into full-time. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with core daytime support from 1:00–4:00 p.m. and evening availability Monday through Thursday from 4:00–7:30 p.m. for activity transportation; Fridays are flexible. Working days should remain flexible to meet the family’s changing needs. Compensation is $38–$45 per hour, based on experience. The anticipated start date is January 2027. Reliable transportation, W2 employment, vaccinations including COVID-19 and flu, and maintaining a smoke-free environment are required. CPR and First Aid certification is required, or the candidate must be willing to obtain it. A background check is required.

Requirements

• Prior household management experience.
• Experience and confidence with basic meal preparation, including chopping vegetables, following recipes, and preparing healthy vegan family meals.
• Must be vegan or fully comfortable cooking vegan meals and eager to learn plant-based recipes.
• Reliable transportation.
• W2 employment.
• COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.
• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to provide a short introductory letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with names, relationships, and contact information when applying.
• Must complete a background check.
• Able to work part-time for 25–30 hours per week and maintain schedule flexibility to align with the family’s changing needs.
• Available for core daytime hours 1:00–4:00 p.m. and Monday–Thursday evening coverage from 4:00–7:30 p.m.; Fridays are flexible.
• Highly self-motivated, accountable, proactive, resourceful, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Able to anticipate needs, solve problems independently, learn family routines quickly, prioritize independently, and adapt as needs evolve.
• Professional, direct, responsive communicator with strong follow-through and execution.
• Values privacy, discretion, confidentiality, healthy boundaries, and integrity when supporting a private family.
• Warm, empathetic, emotionally intelligent, resilient, and able to maintain composure in a dynamic environment.
• Able to provide a calm, grounding presence and support family routines.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with vegan cooking.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn new plant-based recipes.
• Potential to grow into a full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Provide afternoon and evening childcare support, including consistent Monday–Thursday activity pickups and drop-offs.
• Provide light supervision, backup childcare, and occasional date-day or date-night coverage, including Thursday evenings once per week.
• Prepare children’s backpacks, clothing, and snacks, and handle kid-related errands.
• Create and maintain household organization systems and prepare the home for cleaners through daily resets.
• Handle light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
• Manage seasonal clothing and bedding swaps and organize children’s clothing and sports gear.
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs, and assist with event, holiday, and guest preparation.
• Pack and unpack for travel and care for indoor plants.
• Handle basic household upkeep such as changing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke-detector batteries.
• Occasionally deep-clean the fridge, oven, or baseboards and proactively create cleaning task lists for the cleaners.
• Refresh the garage and entry, clean humidifiers and air purifiers, and undertake organizational projects involving toys and gear.
• Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies; maintain household supply lists; and manage household orders and subscriptions, including Amazon, Costco, and Target.
• Handle returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, mail and packages, and box breakdown.
• Plan and prepare vegan meals two to three times per week to contribute to five dinners per week, including leftovers and snacks.
• Prepare school lunches, shop for groceries, and handle kitchen cleanup and maintenance.
• Wash, fold, and organize laundry; iron and steam clothing; set out fresh sheets for housekeepers; and keep the laundry area tidy and stocked.
• Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers when needed; research and coordinate repairs and quotes.
• Update a shared family calendar.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed