Family Assistant / Household Manager

Sage Haus•West Hartford, CT

21d•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time Family Assistant / Household Manager is sought to support a warm, active family with two children in West Hartford, Connecticut. The role helps maintain an organized, comfortable home and coordinate household routines, family schedules, errands, and projects. The family has a weekly housekeeper for deep cleaning and seeks support with day-to-day upkeep and larger organizational tasks. Priorities may shift from week to week, so the role calls for a balance of predictable routines and flexibility. The schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, for 15–20 hours per week, with 15 hours per week guaranteed. Compensation is $32–$37 per hour, commensurate with experience, and job-related mileage is reimbursed. The start date is ASAP. Duties include household organization and resets, child transportation and light childcare, laundry, meal preparation, supply management, errands, and occasional administrative or travel-planning support. A background check is required.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Have reliable transportation.
Be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification.
General vaccinations are required.
Be proactive, resourceful, organized, dependable, discreet, and respectful of professional boundaries.
Communicate clearly, take direction and feedback, use good judgment, and work independently while remaining flexible as priorities change.
Be confident transporting children and comfortable providing light childcare and preparing meals.
Submit a short introduction letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.
Agree to a background check.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain practical household organization systems and complete larger projects, such as organizing the guest room, attic, and children's items.
Perform daily tidying and home resets, including preparing the home for the weekly housekeeper; put away dishes, wipe surfaces, and vacuum high-traffic areas.
Rotate seasonal clothing and decor; replace batteries and light bulbs and attend to smoke detectors.
Coordinate donation drop-offs; sort mail, manage packages, and break down boxes.
Drive children to school pickups and after-school activities, provide light supervision and backup childcare, and handle child-related errands.
Provide occasional evening babysitting or date-night coverage.
Assist with packing and unpacking for family travel.
Wash, fold, and organize family laundry in coordination with the weekly housekeeper, including sheets, and keep laundry areas tidy and stocked.
Prepare ingredients and meals, cook one family dinner per week, assist with grocery shopping, and keep the kitchen clean and organized.
Collaboratively manage and restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies.
Assist with returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping.
Stay aware of household schedules and occasionally assist with travel planning and logistics.