House Manager and Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Santa Barbara, CA

2d•$45 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Located in Santa Barbara on a spacious, multi-acre property, we're a dynamic household with two full-time working parents (one works from home with regular travel, and the other works in-office) and a lively, easygoing six-year-old. We all enjoy and thrive on spending time outdoors, bike riding, camping, and staying active as a family. Our home has a relaxed, open atmosphere where we balance our demanding work schedules and our son’s full school days with juggling quality family time. We deeply appreciate nature and connecting with each other, and highly value swapping screen time for outdoor adventures, especially on our property. While we value having successful careers and livelihoods, our ultimate goal is to be present parents, be healthy, and also have time and space for our well-being. While we can manage the day-to-day and are hands-on, we are seeking more support to ease the mental and physical load of our household and second property. With our bustling schedules and work-related travel, we're looking for someone proactive, highly organized, open-minded, and inclusive who can help us reclaim personal time, keep our household and additional nearby property running smoothly, and support our son in growing, learning, and enjoying life while we manage our work commitments and prioritize our well-being and quality, relaxed time together. You're calm, organized, and a positive, upbeat person who naturally takes initiative. You're adaptable, are highly attuned to the emotions of others, and can read the room, especially when it comes to young children—you know when to encourage outdoor play and when it’s time to dial back the energy and rest and recharge. You have experience in and a passion for managing multiple properties, including multi-acre households, coordinating family calendars, caring for young children, cooking/meal prep, and ensuring household systems are in place that keep the home running seamlessly. You're self-managed, anticipate needs before being asked, have excellent time management skills, and take genuine ownership of your responsibilities. Our ideal fit is highly proactive, organized, open-minded, tolerant, and mindful of supporting our parenting philosophies. You maintain professional boundaries, communicate clearly, are tech savvy, easily prioritize what needs to get done, and can balance competing priorities seamlessly. You genuinely love working with families, can step in during busy times and schedule/travel shifts, and feel comfortable in a private family home environment that values a healthy, highly active lifestyle.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation with mileage reimbursement for work-related tasks
Experience in managing multiple properties, including multi-acre households
Experience coordinating family calendars
Experience caring for young children
Experience with cooking/meal prep
Experience ensuring household systems are in place
Self-managed
Excellent time management skills
Professional boundaries
Clear communication
Tech savvy
Ability to balance competing priorities seamlessly
Comfortable in a private family home environment
Background check required

Nice To Haves

Adaptable
Highly attuned to the emotions of others
Ability to read the room
Proactive
Highly organized
Open-minded
Inclusive
Calm
Positive, upbeat person
Naturally takes initiative
Mindful of supporting parenting philosophies
Genuinely love working with families
Ability to step in during busy times and schedule/travel shifts
Values a healthy, highly active lifestyle

Responsibilities

Support after-school pickup 1-2 days per week (3:00 - 5:30 PM during school year)
Light supervision and backup childcare as needed
Occasional kid-related errands (birthday gifts, school events, teacher appreciation items)
Create and maintain household organization systems
Daily resets (load/unload dishes, wipe surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
Light tidying throughout the home
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Event, holiday, and guest preparation
Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors
Backup indoor plant care
Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
Organizational projects for areas that need decluttering and systems
Manage running household supply lists
Handle household orders and subscriptions
Returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping
Break down boxes
Prep healthy meals and snacks (wash and prep fresh foods)
Prep 2-3 fresh and healthy simple lunches/dinners
Grocery shopping
Follow dietary preferences (minimal meat, nut-free for child, no shellfish)
Kitchen cleanup and maintenance
Wash, fold, and organize laundry
Occasional ironing or steaming
Linen rotation (towels and bedding)
Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas
Schedule maintenance for family vehicles
Weekly vehicle reset, fueling, charging, and cleaning
Track registration and insurance
Research and coordinate house cleaning services
Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers
Research and coordinate repairs and quotes
Support with second property (15 minutes away): manage a handy worker, plumber visits (1-2 times per year), and coordinate gardeners for hedges
Family calendar management (household schedules and appointments)
Make appointments (dentist, doctor, etc.)