House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Jamestown, NC

3d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy, close-knit family seeking a House Manager & Family Assistant to help keep our household running smoothly. Both parents work full-time, and life moves quickly. We need someone dependable, proactive, and steady to manage household logistics, including organization, meal prep, errands, and general maintenance. Our goal is to create a calm, organized, and welcoming home environment where we can spend more quality time together. We value kindness, trust, reliability, professionalism, initiative, and a good sense of humor. The ideal candidate has a project manager mentality, is highly intuitive and proactive, organizationally oriented, detail-oriented, independent, self-sufficient, warm yet professional, adaptable, dependable, and anticipates needs. You should genuinely enjoy creating a home environment that feels organized, welcoming, and cared for.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation
CPR and First Aid certification preferred
General vaccinations preferred
Project manager mentality
Highly intuitive and proactive
Organization and systems oriented
Detail-oriented
Independent and self-sufficient
Warm yet professional
Adaptable and dependable
Anticipates needs
Takes pride in creating calm

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems
Perform daily resets including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
Prep home for biweekly deep cleaning service
Manage seasonal swaps for clothing, decor, and bedding
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Prepare home for events, holidays, and guests as needed
Assist with packing and unpacking for travel
Manage household trash and recycling routines, including curb placement and return
Handle general maintenance tasks: changing batteries, light bulbs, checking smoke detectors
Prepare 3-5 dinners per week, ready to heat or eat when the family arrives home
Prepare 3-5 lunches per week
Prep healthy snacks (washing, cutting, and maintaining inventory of fresh produce)
Pack daily school lunches including sandwiches, snacks, and fruit
Shop for groceries with careful attention to produce quality and freshness
Handle all kitchen cleanup and maintenance
Accommodate dietary needs: peanut allergy and lactose intolerance
Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies
Manage ongoing household supply lists
Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
Handle returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping
Manage incoming mail, packages, returns, and household deliveries, including breaking down boxes
Wash, fold, and organize laundry properly, placing items in correct locations for each family member
Provide special garment care including ironing, steaming, and hand washing
Rotate linens regularly
Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas
Maintain household vehicles including fueling, basic upkeep, organization, and scheduling maintenance as needed
Oversee and coordinate with contractors
Research and coordinate repairs and obtain quotes as needed
Manage seasonal property maintenance
Maintain outdoor spaces including screened-in porch
Select and care for indoor and patio plants
Provide backup school pickups as needed
Light supervision/back-up childcare
Run kid-related errands as needed
Perform occasional deep cleaning (fridge, oven, baseboards)
Refresh and organize specific zones (entry, closets)
Organizational projects (closets, pantry, toys, gear)
Manage attic organization and donation coordination
Assist with holiday gift wrapping and decorating
Maintain awareness of family calendar for household schedules and service appointments
Track receipts and manage budget for house manager expenses
Schedule occasional vet appointments for turtle
Coordinate events and appointments as needed
Communicate proactively regarding household needs, priorities, and ongoing projects