Family Assistant / Household Manager

Sage Haus•Nashville, TN

2d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time Family Assistant / Household Manager is sought for a family in Nashville, Tennessee. The role is 15–20 hours per week, with 15 hours guaranteed, scheduled across three days per week from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM; Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are preferred. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour, based on experience, and the position is to start ASAP. Household management is the primary focus. The assistant will help reset and organize the home, prepare healthy staples for the week, manage laundry, run errands, restock supplies, assist with guest and event preparation, and maintain household systems. There may also be occasional light backup infant care when a parent has an appointment or work commitment. The family has a friendly dog and values an organized, welcoming home, open communication, initiative, reliability, flexibility, and comfort working independently while a parent may be home. Applicants must maintain a smoke-free environment, be authorized to work in the United States, and have reliable transportation; mileage reimbursement is provided. Infant CPR and First Aid certification is required or must be obtained. A background check is required. To apply, submit a short introduction letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable transportation is required.
Infant CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it.
A background check is required.
Submit a short introduction letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.

Nice To Haves

Naturally organized, proactive, and takes pride in creating order.
Warm, calm, easygoing, trustworthy, adaptable, and able to work independently without constant direction.
Comfortable providing occasional infant care and working quietly in the background when a parent is home.
Able to anticipate household needs, maintain existing systems, offer thoughtful improvements, shift priorities, welcome feedback, and communicate openly.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems.
Perform light daily tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Prepare the home ahead of biweekly cleaning visits.
Coordinate seasonal clothing swaps for adults and the baby.
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs and pickups.
Assist with event, holiday, and guest preparation.
Handle routine home maintenance tasks such as changing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors.
Provide light backup infant care when the primary caregiver is at appointments.
Handle child-related errands as needed.
Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies; maintain household supply lists.
Manage household orders and subscriptions.
Handle returns, dry-cleaning drop-off and pickup, mail, and packages; break down boxes regularly.
Batch cook simple, healthy staples for the week and do grocery shopping, following household dietary preferences, including no cilantro.
Clean up and perform general kitchen maintenance.
Wash, fold, and organize family laundry; iron and steam as needed.
Rotate bedding and towels weekly and keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked.
Walk the family dog as needed, be present during monthly mobile grooming visits, administer monthly flea and tick medication as needed, and maintain pet supplies.
Help source a car detailer; schedule and track vehicle maintenance; assist with fueling and keeping family vehicles organized and clean; track registration and insurance.
Perform occasional deep cleaning of the refrigerator, oven, and baseboards.
Refresh the garage, mudroom, and entryway as needed.
Clean and maintain humidifiers and air purifiers, and manage recurring air filter orders and replacements.
Organize toys, gear, and growing baby items.
Coordinate with cleaners, contractors, and landscapers; research vendors, coordinate repairs, and gather renovation quotes.
Handle seasonal property maintenance and manage outdoor spaces, including porch sweeping and upkeep.
Help set up and maintain a family calendar system.
Track receipts and household expenses incurred while on the clock.