House Manager / Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Baton Rouge, LA

39d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy, high-achieving family of four in Baton Rouge seeking a capable, warm, and organized House Manager/Family Assistant to help keep our household running smoothly. Both parents have demanding professional roles that require travel and significant mental bandwidth. As we transition to both parents working full-time in high-responsibility positions, we need a partner who can be a true extension of our family – organized, proactive, and dependable. The goal is to create calmer afternoons and evenings, ensure the kitchen is stocked and prepared for the week, and support our children in staying on track. Our home is well-organized and runs on intentional systems, and we are looking for someone who will maintain and improve these standards. We value professionalism, a clear working relationship, and warmth with our children. Inclusivity is a core value and non-negotiable. The ideal candidate is self-directed, takes ownership of household details, is confident in the kitchen, comfortable with children and animals, and enjoys contributing to a family's quality of life. They understand the difference between professional warmth and overstepping, and thrive in a dynamic built on mutual respect and clear expectations. They are comfortable engaging with children who have their own routines and personalities in an encouraging and inclusive way, maintain excellent judgment about household priorities, manage their time independently, and transition smoothly into family support mode. Fiscal responsibility, clear communication, and dependability are key.

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 detail-oriented.
Proactive and able to follow through completely.
Confident in the kitchen.
Comfortable around children and animals.
Genuinely enjoy contributing to a family's day-to-day quality of life.
Understand the difference between professional warmth and overstepping.
Thrive in an employer-employee dynamic built on mutual respect and clear expectations.
Comfortable with kids who have their own routines and personalities.
Ability to engage with children in an encouraging and inclusive way.
Maintain excellent judgment about household priorities.
Manage time independently during hours before children arrive home.
Transition smoothly into afternoon family support mode.
Fiscally responsible with household purchases.
Communicative about household observations.
Dependable.
Ability to maintain existing household organization systems and propose improvements.
Ability to perform light daily tidying.
Ability to manage seasonal clothing swaps and donation drop-offs.
Ability to perform quarterly deep cleaning tasks.
Ability to provide light plant care.
Ability to assist with event prep, errands, and party setup.
Ability to handle mail and package delivery.
Ability to perform weekly meal planning and preparation.
Ability to prepare grab-and-go lunches and snacks.
Ability to wash, fold, and organize laundry.
Ability to perform light ironing and steaming.
Ability to manage the family Google Calendar.
Ability to make budget-conscious purchases.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Drop-off to extracurricular activities and occasional school pickup.
Support kids' after-school routine: snack availability, homework accountability, and chore tracking.
Assist with backpack and theme day preparation, encouraging children's ownership of tasks.
Provide occasional date night coverage above regular scheduled hours.
Ensure kids are accountable for dog feeding and walking responsibilities.
Maintain and support existing household organization systems, proposing efficiency improvements.
Perform Monday reset and preparation of the home before the weekly cleaning service.
Light daily tidying: surface wipe-downs, dishes, and vacuuming of high-traffic areas.
Manage seasonal clothing swaps and coordinate donation drop-offs.
Perform quarterly deep cleaning of specific areas (refrigerator, oven, baseboards).
Provide light plant care for indoor plants.
Assist with event prep, errand running, and party setup.
Be available to let in occasional home vendors.
Maintain the mudroom and entryway.
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.
Handle gift shopping for kids' birthday parties, including returns and package handling.
Monitor and maintain pet supply inventory.
Handle mail and package delivery, including breaking down boxes.
Weekly meal planning for Monday through Thursday dinners, focusing on organization, inventory, and advance prep.
Prepare grab-and-go lunches for a parent and accessible snacks for children.
Assist with meal preparation, including chopping ingredients, marinating, portioning, or preparing full meals.
Perform grocery shopping and kitchen restocking as needed, and kitchen cleanup after preparation.
Ensure all meal preparation accounts for a direct egg allergy.
Wash, fold, and organize the family's laundry on a regular basis.
Perform light ironing and steaming of laundry.
Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area.
Share access to and editing rights for the family Google Calendar, adding and managing scheduled items.
Make budget-conscious purchasing for all household errands and supply management.