House Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Orange, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a warm, active family of three (soon to be four) based in Orange, CA. We have an energetic toddler who keeps us on our toes and are excited to welcome a new baby in early fall. Our goal is to find someone who can help alleviate the mental load of running a busy household so Mom can be more present and engaged with our toddler and growing family. We value someone who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and creates calm through organization, thoughtful planning, and dependable execution. One parent works remotely from home in a professional capacity, and while we're often home, we appreciate someone who can work independently, read the room, and confidently take ownership of the day-to-day household operations. We are laid-back and easygoing by nature, but we also aim to run a structured and organized home. We value professionalism, healthy boundaries, and a calm, grounded presence. We moved into our home a couple of years ago and have a running list of organizational projects we are excited to tackle. The right person will walk into our home and immediately see opportunities to create systems, streamline routines, and bring order behind the scenes—allowing our family to focus less on logistics and more on spending meaningful time together. Ultimately, we hope to find a long-term partner who provides peace of mind by managing the many moving parts of our home with care, consistency, and professionalism—allowing our family to focus on work, travel, and time together, knowing everything is thoughtfully handled.

Requirements

Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
Must be fully vaccinated, including COVID-19 and flu vaccines
CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
US Passport preferred for potential future travel
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Experience in House Management, or similar household operations experience preferred
Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Experience and confidence stepping in for occasional childcare, school pickups, or schedule transitions as family needs arise
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Proactive and resourceful; anticipates needs and solves problems independently
Strong project management and vendor management experience
Excellent communicator who is professional, direct, and responsive
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective household systems and processes
Exceptional follow-through and commitment to execution
Calm, steady, solutions-oriented mindset with excellent judgment
Reliable, punctual, and interested in a long-term partnership
Candidate who can help guide them on systems and best practices will be an especially strong fit.
Ability to adapt and support occasional childcare will be valued
Experience in early childhood education or previous Nanny experience is highly valued

Nice To Haves

US Passport preferred for potential future travel

Responsibilities

Back-up childcare and some flexibility for occasional date nights as needed
Kid-related errands
Create and/or Maintain household organization systems
Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
Seasonal swaps (décor)
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Birthday party prep
Packing/unpacking for travel
Indoor plant care
Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc. & purge batteries
Create a list for deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards) for the housekeepers, and do the walk through after to ensure completion
Refresh garage/mudroom/entry
Clean humidifiers/air purifiers/bug traps
Organizational projects (toys, gear)
Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
Manage running household supply lists
Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
Amazon Returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping
Mail and package handling
Breakdown boxes
Sell items on facebook marketplace
Pick up prescriptions
Prep healthy meals/snacks (marinate meat, wash and chop fruit/vegetables)
Grocery shopping and putting away groceries
Kitchen clean-up and maintenance
Wash/fold/organize laundry
Linen rotation (sheets and towels once per week)
Maintain and keep laundry area tidy
Schedule maintenance
Fueling/cleaning/organizing vehicles
Track registration/insurance
Cleaning car-seats
Seasonal property maintenance (prep for the windy season)
Manage outdoor spaces (put away and toys, shoes, and keep patio cushions clean)