House Manager and Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Exeter, NH

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are a busy, warm, and active household with three young children and two working parents seeking a part-time House Manager and Family Assistant. This role involves maintaining the daily flow of the home, including household resets, laundry, meal preparation, organization, and running errands. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and enjoys creating a functional and welcoming living space. While the primary focus is household management, a warm, family-oriented personality is valued, with potential for light interaction with the children. We are looking for a long-term partner to become a trusted part of our family's routine.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Fragrance-free.
Reliable personal transportation required.
Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including Tdap, MMR, and Hepatitis A/B), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Excellent time management skills.
Positive, can-do attitude.
Clear communication skills.
Ability to take ownership of work.
Comfortable managing multiple priorities.
Ability to move between different tasks.
Seeking more than just a job; looking for a long-term partner in the home.
Takes pride in work and enjoys creating order.
Background check required.

Nice To Haves

Genuinely enjoys being around young children.
Warm, family-oriented personality.

Responsibilities

Completing daily household resets, including tidying living spaces, surfaces, dishes, and high-traffic areas.
Cleaning up after meals and maintaining kitchen organization.
Keeping laundry moving from start to finish, including washing, folding, organizing, and putting away.
Planning and preparing family meals, including light prep work like washing, chopping, and marinating.
Maintaining an organized, functional living space, including vacuuming high-traffic areas and refreshing spaces like the mudroom and entryway.
Managing general upkeep tasks such as replacing batteries, lightbulbs, and smoke detectors.
Indoor plant care.
Packing and unpacking support for family travel.
Humidifier and air purifier maintenance.
Linen and bed sheet rotation.
Keeping the laundry area tidy and well-stocked.
Grocery shopping and pantry restocking.
Managing running household supply lists and restocking pantry, fridge, and household essentials.
Managing household orders and subscriptions.
Handling returns, dry cleaning pickups, occasional gift shopping, and other errands.
Mail and package handling, including breaking down boxes.
Occasional deep cleans (oven, baseboards, fridge).
Organizational projects as needed (toy closet, pantry, basement, gear storage).
Seasonal clothing sort for children — sizing, organization, and donation coordination.
Light backup supervision and occasional date night coverage as needed.
Child-related errands (e.g., picking up supplies for the kids).
Receipt and budget tracking for purchases made on behalf of the family during errands.
Calendar awareness to support household scheduling flow.
Overseeing and coordinating with the twice-monthly house cleaning team.
Seasonal property maintenance.
Managing outdoor spaces.