Full-time House Manager & Family Assistant with Childcare Support

Sage Haus•Columbus, IN

71d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy, high-energy household that runs at full speed from morning to night. Between operating a professional services business, homeschooling two school-age children, and managing the full rhythm of everyday family life, our home is well-loved, well-used, and always in motion. We take pride in doing things well in our work and in our home, and we are looking for someone who shares that standard. Between homeschool and working from home, our household does not get a break from its people. The kitchen, living spaces, and laundry are in constant rotation, and we need someone who can step in and keep things running smoothly without needing to be directed at every turn. We care deeply about our children's environment and the values they are raised with, and we are looking for someone who will respect and support the warm, faith-centered home we have created. We operate as a team and want someone who takes genuine pride in helping a family thrive. We own a second home out of state and try to get there as often as we can. While we travel together our home in Indiana still needs care. We expect consistent, guaranteed hours during those periods, with the right person staying on in Indiana to manage the house and possibly a few special projects there, handle mail and package deliveries at both the home and our nearby office, and ensure everything is ready for our return. If you are comfortable in a busy family environment with lots of motion at all times and want a role where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to speak with you.

Requirements

Must maintain a smoke-free environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license with a clean driving record required
Fragrance-free environment; candidates should avoid use of strongly scented products
CPR and First Aid certification required, or willingness to obtain prior to start
Comfort working in a home with a ten year old medium sized dog
Comfortable working in a Christian household
You bring calm, positive, upbeat energy that the whole household can feel, and you operate with low drama and high initiative.
You don’t need a task list to figure out what needs to be done. You read the room, notice what’s off, and take care of it
You will start your morning off tackling household responsibilities while the kids complete their homeschool work, help with midday lunch prep and then transition seamlessly into taking over childcare
You are warm and genuinely engaged with the children, but also understand this is a professional relationship with clear expectations
You can receive feedback without taking it personally and take pride in doing things right the first time
You are consistently dependable. If you say you will be there, you are there, regardless of weather or circumstance

Nice To Haves

Occasional flexibility for planned evening coverage such as date nights or late meetings.
Mileage reimbursement provided for work-related driving.

Responsibilities

Provide warm, engaged childcare for school-age children during afternoon hours
Plan and facilitate intentional activities like arts, puzzles, games and creative play during care hours
Respect and support the family's approach to screen time and their values-based home environment
Prepare simple lunches and snacks for the children
Be available for occasional planned evening coverage for date nights or late meetings, with advance notice
Handle future activity pickups and drop-offs as trust is established, including weekly music lessons and recurring club activities
Schedule medical/dental appointments as needed
Coordinate activity sign ups (e.g. piano lessons) for the kids
Prep for the day by laying out clothes and other items needed and help pick out clothes for family photos on occasion
Order or pick up food ahead of time for kids and babysitter on nights parents will be out
Walk family dog when requested
Execute daily resets of all common areas: bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen surfaces, living spaces, toy and book pickup throughout the home, playroom reset, and kids' room general order
Ensure common areas (including bedrooms and bathrooms) are tidy and ready for guests and visitors
Maintain and support the family's existing organizational systems; bring collaborative suggestions for improvements when appropriate
Handle daily dishes throughout the day: dishwasher loading and unloading, hand-washing plastics and fragile items, and rinsing dishes
Manage floor care- routine vacuuming and steam mopping as needed
Manage trash and recycling coordination, ensuring bins are positioned for pickup on the correct days
Coordinate donation drop-offs, seasonal clothing and bedding rotations, and guest or holiday prep as needed
Help with putting up and taking down seasonal holiday decorations
Assist with packing and unpacking for travel periods.
Manage indoor plant care and routine home upkeep tasks such as replacing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries
Check mail at the home and the family's nearby office when they are traveling, sending photos of important correspondence
Prepare the home for family's return including restocking the refrigerator, clearing perishables, and completing a full reset
Assist with packing and unpacking for family travel
Take full ownership of grocery management: Assess inventory, build lists, shop or place pickup and delivery orders, put groceries away, and process fresh produce so it is ready for the family
Manage household pantry, fridge, and supply restocking proactively so the family never has to think about it
Stock the fridge and snacks at the family’s Columbus office and reorder inventory as needed
Oversee household subscriptions and recurring orders, including pet medication, monthly Young Living order, household staples and any future mail order deliveries/subscriptions
Handle mail and package management for both the home and the family's nearby office, including breaking down boxes and coordinating returns
Run miscellaneous errands as needed, including Goodwill drop-offs, returns, and gift shopping
Prepare 3 to 4 dinners per week — simple, protein-focused, ready-to-eat meals(reheating and straightforward cooking are welcome)
Ensure breakfast staples are stocked and accessible
Prepare simple weekday lunches and snacks for the children
Process produce (wash, chop, store) for easy access in meals and snacking
Make dinner reservations for the family as requested
Maintain a clean, organized kitchen throughout the day
Manage all household laundry: wash, dry, fold, hang, and put away
Manage the existing wash-and-fold pickup service: set the bag out on time, retrieve and organize/put away clean and hung items
Handle special garment care including line drying, stain treatment, and careful attention to care labels
Rotate and refresh bed linens: strip, wash, and remake beds on a regular cycle
Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area
Periodically deep clean appliances, baseboards, and high-use areas as needed
Tackle organizational projects for toys, gear, and storage spaces
Refresh entry, mudroom, and garage areas as needed
Clean humidifiers, air purifiers, and similar household equipment
Own vendor relationships such as laundry service, grocery delivery, cleaners and lawn care.
Call and coordinate various vendors for house repairs/maintenance as needed at both Indiana and out of state home
Follow up on no shows/missed pickups directly with the vendor
Text/coordinate with property manager of the family’s out of state home regarding outstanding items