Part-time House Manager / Family Assistant

Sage Haus•San Francisco, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-time House Manager / Family Assistant will help a busy San Francisco family keep their home organized, welcoming, and running smoothly. The family includes two children, ages 5 and 2, and a cat; both parents work from home. The role combines household management, organization, laundry, errands, meal preparation, light childcare, vendor coordination, vehicle upkeep, and administrative support. The family is seeking a proactive, reliable, adaptable, and discreet household partner who can work independently while staying attuned to the family’s needs and preferences. This is a part-time position of 15–25 hours per week, Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Flexible day and hour configurations may be considered based on candidate availability, though Tuesdays may have limited availability. The role includes one evening of date-night childcare every two weeks, on a day of the candidate’s choice, counted toward weekly hours. Compensation is $43–$48 per hour, with an ASAP start date.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Maintain a smoke-free and fragrance-free environment.
Be warm and friendly with children and comfortable around cats.
Be reliable, organized, proactive, resourceful, adaptable, and able to work independently with professionalism and discretion.
Be able to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day.
Be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Submit an introductory letter, updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.
Undergo a background check.

Nice To Haves

Reliable transportation for errands is preferred; mileage reimbursement is provided.
CPR and first aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems throughout the home.
Perform daily household resets and prepare the home for cleaners.
Handle light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Perform minor maintenance tasks such as changing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors.
Support event, holiday, and guest preparation; assist with unpacking after travel.
Manage seasonal clothing, decor, and bedding swaps.
Wash, fold, organize, and put away laundry, following stain-management preferences.
Iron, steam, and provide special garment care as needed; rotate linens every few weeks and keep laundry areas tidy and stocked.
Restock pantry, refrigerator, household supplies, and pet supplies; maintain household supply lists.
Handle returns, dry cleaning, donation drop-offs, and gift shopping; sort and discard junk mail and break down boxes.
Provide light supervision and backup childcare as needed, including occasional school pickups and drop-offs using the family vehicle.
Prepare children’s backpacks, school lunches, and healthy after-school snack plates.
Provide occasional evening coverage, including bath-time and dinner support, when a parent is traveling or unavailable.
Feed the family cat as needed.
Prepare weekly batch components for family meals, following dietary preferences including grain-free options for one parent; prepare healthy snacks for the children.
Handle grocery shopping and kitchen cleanup and maintenance.
Occasionally deep-clean the refrigerator, oven, microwave, humidifiers, and air purifiers; refresh garage, entryway, and basement areas.
Complete organizational projects for children’s toys and gear.
Schedule routine vehicle maintenance and handle fueling, cleaning, and organizing the family vehicle.
Interface with cleaners, contractors, and other household vendors; research vendor quotes and coordinate servicing and repairs.
Coordinate seasonal property maintenance as needed.
Assist with calendar management and coordinate events and appointments.