Family Assistant & Household Manager

Sage Haus•Aledo, TX

3d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a proactive and organized Family Assistant & Household Manager to support our active family of four. This role focuses on managing household operations, logistics, and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of our home, allowing the parents to focus on their careers and quality family time. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who anticipates needs, communicates effectively, and can independently manage a variety of responsibilities. This is not a hands-on nanny or childcare-focused role, but rather one that provides comprehensive support to the household and family's logistical needs.

Requirements

Able to maintain a smoke-free environment
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and a clean driving record
Up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis A/B, COVID-19, and annual influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations
Comfortable working in a home with dogs and cats
CPR and First Aid certified (or willingness to become certified)

Nice To Haves

Proactive thinking and initiative
Comfortable managing a busy teenager’s schedule
Organized, reliable, and communicative
Energy and personality to keep up with an active household
Strong moral compass
Solutions-oriented mindset
Flexibility to pivot quickly when plans change
Confident coordinating with vendors, prepping meals, managing household logistics, and providing a steady, engaging presence in the home

Responsibilities

Provide transportation for 8th grader (pick-ups and drop-offs for school, sports, activities, etc.)
Supervise and drive to age-appropriate outings with friends
Prepare school snacks and lunches
Manage kid-related errands and appointments
Own and continuously improve household organization systems
Own daily household reset and readiness: load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, declutter countertops, vacuum high-traffic areas (e.g. kitchen floor), and pick up in the TV room
Prepare home for biweekly cleaning service
Conduct seasonal swaps for clothing and décor
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Assistance with birthday parties
Prep for weekend baseball tournaments (clean uniforms, pack gear and snacks, etc.)
Help unpacking & organizing after baseball tournament travel
Proactively manage and anticipate needs based on the family Skylight calendar
Coordinate with cleaner for occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
Refresh and maintain garage
Clean air purifier
Manage organizational projects (inside/outside fridges, freezer, gear) as requested
Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
Manage running lists for household orders and subscriptions and communicate with family when something needs to be purchased/ordered (Amazon, Costco, etc.)
Independently manage and execute errands without requiring direction, including: returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping/wrapping
Mail and package handling, including sorting junk mail
Breakdown boxes
Plan and prep 2-3 healthy dinners per week
Prep healthy snacks for school and sports
Manage supply of snacks and items for school lunches
Shop for groceries and proactively refill items
Kitchen clean-up and maintenance
Own household laundry systems: wash/fold/organize (kids will put their laundry away)
Hang laundry to dry
Ironing/steaming and special garment care
Linen rotation (every other week)
Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas
Feed dog as needed
Fill cat feeder
Manage cat litter: empty litter tray weekly and vacuum cat litter from floor
Administer monthly preventative medications for dog
Maintain pet supplies, make sure items are stocked
Serve as on-site point of contact for cleaners/contractors/landscapers
Coordinate with family for vendor payments
Proactively identify, research, and coordinate home maintenance and repairs
Coordinate with contractors for seasonal outdoor decor
Arrange exterminators and be on site during service
Manage outdoor spaces (sweep patios, water flowers, sweep/skim pool)
Ad hoc vehicle maintenance, as needed