House Manager/Family Assistant (Part-Time)

Sage Haus•Winston-Salem, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The House Manager / Family Assistant supports a busy family with two children under three, two rescue dogs, and a cat. The role combines household organization and maintenance, family support, meal and grocery assistance, errands, pet care, vehicle upkeep, and vendor coordination. The position is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and is part-time at 30–35 hours per week, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours weekly, including during family travel. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Compensation is $28–$30 per hour as a W-2 employee, with a start date by January 2026. The family describes their home as warm and lively and values open, honest communication, clear boundaries, collaboration, and respectful treatment of both children and household staff. Their parenting approach includes conscious discipline, risky play, and respect for children's autonomy; the ideal candidate is aligned with or open to conscious, Montessori-inspired parenting values. A family vehicle will be provided for work-related use. Occasional pet sitting during family travel and childcare for date nights are desired or possible, and occasional travel with the family may be an option for the right candidate.

Requirements

Reliable transportation is required; a family vehicle is provided for work-related use.
Must be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including COVID-19 and influenza, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Must be CPR and first aid certified or willing to become certified; certification support can be provided.
Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must use no fragrance or minimal fragrance due to a household member's sinus sensitivity.
Must be comfortable with dogs, including large breeds.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be a natural organizer with a systems mindset and able to identify ways to improve household routines and spaces.
Must communicate strongly, advocate for themselves, set clear boundaries, and hold others accountable respectfully.
Must be resilient, adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely invested in the household.
Must take initiative and follow through without reminders, while bringing a calm and steady presence.
Must be aligned with or open to conscious, Montessori-inspired parenting values.

Nice To Haves

A soft spot for animals generally.
Availability for occasional pet sitting when the family travels.
Availability for occasional date-night childcare.
Interest in occasional travel with the family.

Responsibilities

Transport the youngest child to and from their caregiver Monday through Thursday using the family vehicle.
Provide light backup childcare as needed, including nap coverage and occasional date-night care.
Prepare and pack snacks and meals for the children.
Rotate children's clothing seasonally, sort outgrown clothing, and coordinate donation drop-offs.
Establish and maintain organizational systems throughout the home, including play spaces, garage, laundry room, and outdoor areas.
Help integrate the family's Skylight calendar into household routines, including shopping and task lists.
Handle regular tidying, dishes, loading and unloading the dishwasher, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Manage seasonal clothing and bedding swaps, toy rotation, and playroom resets.
Assist with light event and guest preparation, and pack and unpack for family travel.
Wash, fold, and put away laundry; change bedding and sheets weekly; and keep the laundry area tidy and stocked in coordination with cleaners.
Perform occasional mending, such as sewing on a button or fixing a ripped loop.
Prepare ingredients for three quick, weeknight-friendly dinners per week, order or shop for groceries, put groceries away, and handle kitchen cleanup and ongoing maintenance.
Manage pantry, refrigerator, and household supply restocking through existing delivery accounts.
Handle Amazon returns, occasional local store pickups, and other ad hoc errands; sort package contents as directed, break down cardboard, and manage recycling.
Let the dogs out in the fenced backyard throughout the day and maintain the automatic cat litter box by changing its bags.
Pick up a pet's daily prescription from a local pharmacy as needed, administer monthly flea and tick medication, and track veterinary appointments and pet supply inventory.
Drop pets at the boarding facility during family travel and, if interested, provide occasional pet sitting.
Keep the family vehicle tidy and organized and coordinate the existing monthly detailing service.
Be present for home service visits, manage recurring vendor schedules such as bug service and mosquito treatment, and report or flag issues.
Research and obtain quotes for one-off home improvement needs.
Handle regular home cleaning or coordinate with an external cleaner for specialty tasks, depending on the candidate's preferences and comfort level.
Assist with packing and full unpacking for family trips and maintain recurring travel packing lists.
Support advance planning for recurring family events and reservations.
Travel occasionally with the family if mutually suitable.