House Manager & Family Assistant with Meal Prep Support

Sage Haus•Seattle, WA

1d•$38 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

We're a dynamic, active family of four that recently relocated to Seattle and are settling into a new home and new routines. Both parents work demanding professional schedules, dad works from home—mom likes to kick off her mornings with an early workout class before work without feeling rushed—and our two young children are in full-time preschool. Life moves fast in our household, and we're looking for someone who can help us run a smoother, more intentional home. We're the kind of family that wants weekends back. Not for tackling laundry or resetting the pantry, but for spending time together—whether that's visiting the local playground or spending the morning at the zoo. Evenings matter to us just as much, and having support that allows us to squeeze in a regular date night while keeping our home feeling calm and reset makes all the difference. We want to come home to a space that feels calm and ready, not one that needs to be managed before we can relax. Our home is warm and family-centered. The kids bring a lot of energy, and we love that about them. We're organized people who appreciate systems, and we're looking for someone who shares that mindset and can help us build and maintain them as we get settled in a new place.

Requirements

Reliable transportation
CPR and First Aid (or willing to obtain)
Maintain a smoke-free environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Comfortable assisting with childcare and getting the kids ready for school in the morning to keep daily routines effortless and support mom during busy start-of-day transitions
Systems-Minded & Highly Organized. A natural organizer who thrives on creating structure, maintaining order, and continuously improving daily household routines and workflows to keep a busy home running seamlessly.
Proactive and resourceful; anticipates needs and solves problems independently
Excellent communicator who is professional, direct, and responsive
Calm, steady, and a resourceful problem solver
Able to quickly learn the family's routines, prioritize independently, and adapt as daily needs evolve
Values professionalism, healthy boundaries, and supporting a private family with integrity and discretion
Experience and confident in the kitchen with basic meal preparation, including chopping vegetables, following recipes, and preparing healthy family meals

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems
Perform daily resets to keep common areas tidy and functional
Manage light tidying throughout the week: dishes, surfaces, high-traffic floor areas
Coordinate seasonal clothing swaps, including sorting outgrown items for donation or hand-me-downs
Assist with event, holiday, and guest prep
Help organize and pack children bags for family travel
Handle routine home maintenance tasks such as replacing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector checks
Refresh and maintain the entryway, which sees heavy daily use
Wash, fold, and put away laundry on a regular schedule
Rotate towels twice per week
Put fresh sheets out for the housekeeping service; make beds daily
Handle occasional steaming or special garment care as needed
Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked
Plan three dinners per week with a focus on healthy, lighter cooking, with leftovers in mind
Select recipes from family-preferred sources and manage the associated shopping
Handle grocery shopping and pantry, fridge restocking
Complete meal prep work (chopping, marinating, organizing) so dinner can be assembled quickly in the evenings
Prep school lunches for both children
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen throughout the week
Prep backpacks, clothing, snacks, and water bottles each morning
Assist with back-up childcare and occasional light supervision as needed
Handle kid-related errands (school supply requests, birthday gifts, etc.)
Provide occasional evening coverage for date nights
Assist with school pick-up or drop-off when needed
Manage running household supply lists and anticipate restocking needs
Oversee household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target)
Handle returns, dry cleaning drop-off and pickup, and gift shopping
Manage mail and packages; break down and discard boxes
Track school-specific requests and ensure items are on hand
Create punch lists for the weekly housekeeping service and follow up to ensure completion
Regularly clear out the fridge and pantry of expired or unused items
Periodically deep clean appliances and household items (humidifiers, air purifiers, vacuum maintenance)
Assist with organizational projects, particularly in the children's areas
Help manage the family calendar as they settle into Seattle routines
Coordinate appointments and scheduling for children's activities, camps, and medical visits