Family Assistant / House Manager

Sage Haus•Glen Ellyn, IL

4d•$32 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy household with two school-age children and a dog, seeking a reliable and proactive Family Assistant / House Manager to help manage weekday afternoons and evenings. The ideal candidate will bring organization, initiative, and a warm demeanor to support our family's routines. This role is crucial for ensuring smooth transitions between school, activities, and home life, and for maintaining household order. We value clear communication and aim to build a long-term, trusting partnership with the person we hire.

Requirements

Reliable transportation to commute to and from the home.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Up to date on recommended vaccinations including COVID-19 and flu.
CPR and First Aid certified, or willingness to obtain certification.
Comfortable with pets (large dog in the home).
Dependable, hardworking, organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, proactive, and able to take initiative.
Warm with children.
Takes direction well, asks thoughtful questions, and genuinely wants to learn how the family likes things done.
Calm and comfortable communicator, able to give and receive feedback openly and communicate directly.

Nice To Haves

Family vehicle provided for errands and child transport.

Responsibilities

Drive children to and from activities, aftercare, and programs on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons.
Anticipate and adapt to the children’s changing weekly schedules to help ensure everyone gets where they need to be on time.
Provide light supervision and occasional backup childcare, including date night coverage on evenings with advance notice.
Prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks as needed.
Handle kid-related errands (seasonal items, sports gear, activity prep).
Prepare 1–2 lunches and 2–3 dinners per week using simple, healthy, family-friendly recipes, including basic meal prep such as chopping, light preparation, and reheating.
Prep school lunches on an as-needed basis.
Handle grocery shopping and maintain appropriate stock of pantry, refrigerator, and household essentials.
Maintain a tidy and organized kitchen between cooking sessions.
Wash, fold, and place laundry in each bedroom.
Rotate towels and bed linens on a regular schedule.
Maintain tidy laundry areas.
Light daily tidying: dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Seasonal clothing swaps for children.
Indoor plant care.
Routine maintenance tasks such as changing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries.
Occasional guest and holiday prep.
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies on an ongoing basis.
Manage running household supply lists and place orders as needed (Amazon).
Coordinate returns, dry cleaning, occasional gift shopping, and other miscellaneous errands as needed.
Bring in mail and packages and put away Instacart grocery deliveries.
Occasional dog walking, light feeding, and pickup from doggy daycare when needed.
Maintain pet supply inventory (food is on auto-ship).
Occasional deep clean of the refrigerator.
Help maintain and refresh the mudroom, garage, and entry areas.
Coordinate and be present for occasional vendor visits (plumber, repairs, etc.); research quotes as needed.
Research and coordinate seasonal vendors such as Christmas light installation.
Schedule routine vehicle maintenance.
Occasional fueling, cleaning, and organizing of the family vehicle.
Maintain household calendar, including kids' activity schedules, grocery lists, and weekly planning.