House Manager / Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Babylon, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A full-time House Manager / Family Assistant role in Babylon, NY, supporting a family with two working parents, three children, and a golden retriever. The role combines childcare and transportation, household organization and upkeep, meal preparation, laundry, errands, pet care, vehicle upkeep, and coordination with home repair vendors. The family seeks a warm, proactive, self-directed, punctual, and trustworthy person who communicates well, is comfortable with children of different ages, and enjoys creating order and becoming part of a family's day-to-day life. The position offers 30–40 hours per week, with 30 hours guaranteed. The schedule is Tuesday through Thursday, 7:00–8:30 a.m., and Monday through Friday, 1:00–6:00 p.m., with flexibility for additional morning coverage with advance notice. Compensation is $35–$45 per hour depending on experience, plus PTO and paid holidays. The start date is ASAP. Applicants must maintain a smoke-free environment, be authorized to work in the United States, and have reliable personal transportation. The role involves navigating multiple flights of stairs throughout the day. Fragrance-free or minimal-fragrance products are strongly preferred; CPR and First Aid certification are preferred. A background check is required.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation is required.
Must be able to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day.
Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be warm, grounded, self-directed, punctual, proactive, trustworthy, and a strong communicator.
Must be comfortable with children of different ages and able to balance nurturing with structure.
Must be willing to use the family vehicle for errands; personal mileage reimbursement is not required.
Must submit an updated resume, a short introductory letter, and three professional references with current contact information.
Must complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

Fragrance-free or minimal-fragrance products are strongly preferred.
CPR and First Aid certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide morning support to ensure the children leave for school and board the bus safely.
Supervise the children in the afternoons and help them with homework.
Transport children to and from after-school activities approximately three days per week.
Provide occasional date-night babysitting, approximately once per month.
Handle child-related errands, including birthday gifts, school supplies, and school activity preparation.
Transport children to routine medical appointments, such as orthodontist and dentist visits.
Monitor the family calendar and proactively plan for upcoming events, school activities, and appointments.
Organize the home, including the pantry, mudroom, drop zone, basement, and closets, and establish and maintain household organization systems.
Swap the children's clothing seasonally.
Tidy daily between biweekly house-cleaner visits, including dishes, surfaces, high-traffic areas, and drop zones.
Coordinate donation drop-offs and manage the circulation of hand-me-downs.
Cook two to three full dinners per week and prepare filling, nutritious after-school snacks.
Manage grocery needs through delivery or in-person shopping, according to preference.
Clean out the refrigerator as part of weekly meal preparation and clean the kitchen after meal prep.
Complete household laundry, including washing, folding, and organizing; rotate linens and towels weekly; and maintain a tidy, well-stocked laundry area.
Maintain a household supply list, flag low-stock items, and restock pantry and household essentials as needed.
Shop for gifts, including birthday-party and teacher gifts, and handle package and library returns.
Walk the family dog in the morning and let the dog out throughout the day.
Clean out the family vehicle weekly, coordinate car washes, fuel the vehicle as needed, and use it for errands.
Research and gather quotes for home repairs and contractors as needed.