House Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Oceanside, CA

22d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The House Manager & Family Assistant supports a busy family household in Oceanside, California, by maintaining household systems and helping daily operations run smoothly. The role is a true operational partnership with the family, particularly the mother, who works remotely. The family will provide clear expectations, documented routines, and thorough onboarding. The ideal candidate is warm, calm, professional, organized, proactive, trustworthy with children, comfortable with dogs, and able to work independently while respecting professional boundaries and focused work time. This is a part-time position for 10–15 hours per week. Core hours are 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, with Monday, Wednesday, and Friday preferred; days and times are flexible by mutual agreement. Hours may change during family travel, although some household support is anticipated during those periods. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour, and the start date is ASAP. The position includes household organization and light maintenance, grocery and supply management, meal preparation support, laundry, vehicle upkeep, family and scheduling support, vendor coordination, and administrative assistance. It may include backup childcare when the children are sick, by mutual agreement; childcare is not the primary focus of the role. A background check is required. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States, maintain a smoke-free environment, obtain and maintain authorized access to Camp Pendleton, and have reliable personal transportation. Mileage is reimbursed at the current IRS rate. Candidates are encouraged to be up to date on recommended COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, subject to applicable legal accommodations.

Requirements

Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain authorized access to Camp Pendleton and meet applicable identification and installation access requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation is required.
Must complete a background check.
Must be trustworthy with children and take that responsibility seriously.
Must be comfortable with dogs.
Must be self-motivated, accountable, organized, and attentive to detail.
Must be proactive, resourceful, and able to anticipate needs and solve problems independently.
Must communicate clearly, professionally, directly, and responsively; ask for clarification rather than assume; and follow through reliably.
Must be able to learn household routines quickly, prioritize independently, and adapt as daily needs evolve.
Must be punctual and able to manage time professionally while respecting boundaries and agreed-upon priorities.

Nice To Haves

Candidates are encouraged to be up to date on recommended vaccinations, including COVID-19 and flu, in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, subject to applicable legal accommodations.

Responsibilities

Maintain household organization systems and support daily household resets.
Handle light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Prepare the home for scheduled cleaning visits.
Submit maintenance requests to the leasing office and coordinate with vendors as needed, including pest control and lawn care.
Refresh high-traffic areas such as the mudroom, entryway, and toy room.
Maintain outdoor spaces, including hosing down patio furniture and addressing cobwebs before gatherings.
Support event, holiday, and guest preparation.
Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies; maintain household supply lists and monitor staple inventory.
Handle weekly Walmart pickup and monthly Costco trips, and put groceries away.
Manage Amazon and other household orders, subscriptions, and returns.
Handle mail and packages and break down cardboard boxes for disposal.
Shop for gifts as needed, including school party gifts and seasonal cards.
Maintain pet supply inventory.
Collaborate with the family on weekly meal planning and ensure ingredients are available.
Prepare healthy snacks for the children, such as cut fruit and vegetables.
Support kitchen cleanup and overall kitchen maintenance.
Partner with the mother on batch cooking or ingredient preparation for family dinners.
Wash, fold, and organize laundry; iron or steam as needed.
Rotate towels weekly and sheets biweekly, and keep the laundry area tidy and stocked.
Fuel and clean the family vehicle as needed and maintain light interior organization.
Provide backup childcare when children are home sick, by mutual agreement.
Support calendar management, household scheduling, and logistics for parties, appointments, and events.
Support travel planning and logistics, including potential coordination for business-related travel.
Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers and serve as the point of contact for vendor communication.
Provide receipt tracking and budget support as needed.