Family Assistant / Household Manager

Sage Haus•West Hartford, CT

22d•$32 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time Family Assistant / Household Manager is sought for a family in West Hartford, Connecticut, to help keep a busy household organized and supported. The position is 15–20 hours per week, with 15 hours guaranteed, scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Compensation is $32–$37 per hour, commensurate with experience, with mileage reimbursement for job-related driving. The start date is ASAP. The role balances recurring household routines with projects and changing family needs. Responsibilities include maintaining useful organization systems, tidying and resetting the home, coordinating with the weekly housekeeper, managing laundry and household supplies, supporting meal preparation, and handling errands. Family support includes school pickups and activity transportation, light supervision or backup childcare, and occasional evening babysitting. The ideal person is proactive, resourceful, organized, dependable, discreet, flexible, and comfortable working independently while communicating clearly and respecting professional boundaries. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, maintain a smoke-free environment, have reliable transportation, and be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification. General vaccinations are required. A background check is required. Applicants should submit a short introductory letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification.
General vaccinations are required.
A background check is required.
Must be comfortable working independently and transporting children.
Should be proactive, resourceful, naturally organized, dependable, discreet, flexible, and able to communicate clearly, take direction, welcome feedback, and use good judgment.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain practical household organization systems and complete larger organization projects, such as organizing the guest room, attic, and children's items.
Tidy and reset the home, including preparing it for the weekly housekeeper; put away dishes, wipe surfaces, and vacuum high-traffic areas.
Rotate seasonal clothing and decor; change batteries and light bulbs, including in smoke detectors.
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs; sort mail, manage packages, and break down boxes.
Occasionally deep clean the refrigerator, oven, and baseboards.
Transport children to and from school and after-school activities; provide light supervision and backup childcare as needed.
Provide occasional evening babysitting or date-night coverage and handle child-related errands.
Assist with packing and unpacking for family travel.
Wash, fold, and organize family laundry in coordination with the weekly housekeeper; wash and fold sheets and keep laundry areas tidy and stocked.
Assist with meal preparation, including chopping and preparing ingredients; cook one family dinner per week.
Help with grocery shopping and keep the kitchen clean, organized, and ready for use.
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.