House Manager / Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We're a busy, high-achieving family of four based in Baton Rouge, with two active kids and a sweet 25-lb mini goldendoodle. Our household is well-organized, thoughtfully labeled, and runs on systems that we've built intentionally, but our schedules have grown, and we need a capable, warm partner to help keep everything moving smoothly. Both parents are in demanding professional roles that require travel and significant mental bandwidth during the workday. As we transition to both parents working full-time in high-responsibility positions, we're not looking for someone to take over the home, but for someone who can step in as a true extension of our family: organized, proactive, and dependable. We want our afternoons and evenings to feel calmer, our kitchen to stay stocked and ahead of the week, and our kids to feel supported and on track. Our home has a welcoming, structured energy. We take pride in how organized it is, and we're looking for someone who will maintain that standard and even find ways to improve it. We value professionalism and a clear working relationship, but also warmth with our children. Inclusivity is a core value in our household, and it is non-negotiable in anyone we welcome in.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required; mileage reimbursement provided
Maintain a smoke-free environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States
CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain upon employment
Comfortable around water (household has a pool)
Comfortable around dogs
Open, inclusive, and nurturing mindset
Organized, self-directed, and take ownership of the details that make a household run smoothly.
Come to work with a plan, notice what needs to be done without being told, and follow through completely.
Confident in the kitchen, comfortable around children and animals, and genuinely enjoy contributing to a family's day-to-day quality of life.
Understand the difference between professional warmth and overstepping, and thrive in an employer-employee dynamic built on mutual respect and clear expectations.
Comfortable with kids who have their own routines and personalities, and know how to engage with them in a way that is encouraging and inclusive, not overbearing.
Maintain excellent judgment about household priorities, manage your time independently during the hours before children arrive home, and transition smoothly into afternoon family support mode.
Fiscally responsible with household purchases, communicative about what you observe in the home, and someone the whole family can count on.
Background check required

Nice To Haves

Occasional flexibility for date night coverage above regular hours, as needed.

Responsibilities

Drop-off to extracurricular activities on scheduled days; occasional school pickup when the bus does not run
Support kids' after-school routine: snack availability, homework accountability, and keeping them on track with age-appropriate chores
Backpack and theme day prep support: thinking ahead so the kids are prepared, while encouraging them to own the tasks themselves
Occasional date night coverage as needed, above regular scheduled hours
Keep kids accountable for dog feeding and walking responsibilities
Maintain and support existing household organization systems; propose efficiency improvements as needed
Monday reset and preparation of the home before the weekly Tuesday cleaning service
Light daily tidying: surface wipe-downs, dishes, and vacuuming of high-traffic areas (duties shared with kids as appropriate)
Seasonal clothing swaps and coordination of donation drop-offs as children grow
Quarterly deep cleaning of areas not covered by regular cleaners (refrigerator, oven, baseboards)
Light plant care for a small number of indoor plants
Occasional assistance with event prep, errand running, and party setup
Be available to let in occasional home vendors as needed
Mudroom and entryway refresh and maintenance
Monitor and restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies; manage or supplement weekly delivery orders
Maintain a running household supply list and manage recurring household orders
Gift shopping for kids' birthday parties; manage returns and package handling
Monitor and maintain pet supply inventory for the family dog
Mail and package handling; breakdown of delivery boxes as needed
Weekly meal planning for Monday through Thursday dinners, with a focus on organization, inventory monitoring, and advance prep
Prepare grab-and-go lunches for a parent and accessible snacks for the children
Meal support may include prepping ingredients (chopping, marinating, portioning) and/or preparing full meals on busy activity days
Grocery shopping and kitchen restocking as needed, kitchen cleanup after preparation
All meal preparation must account for a direct egg allergy in one family member; baked goods containing eggs are fine
Wash, fold, and organize the family's laundry on a regular basis
Light ironing and steaming of approximately 5 to 10 pieces per week
Towels included in regular laundry rotation; bed linens handled by the cleaning service
Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area
Shared access to and editing rights for the family Google Calendar; ability to add and manage scheduled items
Budget-conscious purchasing for all household errands and supply management