Part-Time House Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Orinda, CA

60d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a warm, social, and active family seeking a Part-Time House Manager & Family Assistant to help maintain our busy household. This role involves supporting our two daughters, managing household organization, running errands, assisting with meals, handling laundry, and overseeing vendors. The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, proactive, and brings a positive, grounded presence to our home. This position offers flexibility in scheduling, with 15-20 hours per week, typically 2-4 days per week, Monday-Friday, with afternoon availability preferred. The goal is to create more space for the family to reconnect by keeping the household running smoothly.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation with a clean driving record.
Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment.
Warm, playful, and energized by the company of children.
Happy, grounded presence and takes pride in doing the job well.
Proactive in noticing and handling what needs to happen without being asked.
Highly organized, trustworthy, and reliable.
Understands the importance of reliability and following through.
Comfortable with proactive, clear communication.
Receptive to feedback, comfortable asking thoughtful questions, and able to adjust to evolving needs.
Attentive to household details and rhythm.
Mature and possesses initiative to manage household tasks independently.
Able to balance fun with structure, encourage independence, and maintain clear boundaries.
Patient and steady through busy periods, big feelings, and unexpected changes.
Safety-minded and emotionally attuned.
Confident taking the lead when needed.
Values open communication, mutual respect, and collaboration.
Brings positive energy into the home.
Demonstrates good judgment, discretion, and respect for family privacy.
Seeking a role to build trust, create consistency, and become a meaningful, dependable part of the family’s everyday life.

Nice To Haves

Afternoon availability preferred.
Experience with packing for family travel, including ski trips.
Experience with online clothing resale.
Experience researching and coordinating vendor services.

Responsibilities

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Provide school pickups and activity transportation.
Offer light supervision and backup childcare as needed.
Support morning routines by preparing school lunches, organizing backpacks, gear, snacks, and uniforms.
Assist with packing for travel, coordinating lesson bookings and activity logistics.
Organize children's clothing, including sorting, sizing, and coordinating donation drop-offs.
Handle kid-related errands as needed.
Perform light daily tidying, including dishes, surfaces, sweeping, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Create and maintain household organization systems.
Refresh garage, mudroom, and entry areas.
Undertake organizational projects for toys, gear, and kids' spaces.
Manage holiday decoration organization, including sorting, containerizing, labeling, and seasonal retrieval.
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs with record-keeping.
Handle packing and unpacking for family travel.
Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors.
Manage running household supply lists and reorder staples.
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies by placing orders.
Manage household subscriptions and orders, conducting regular inventory checks.
Handle returns, dry cleaning, and prescription pick-ups.
Sort mail and handle packages, including breaking down boxes.
Assist with gift shopping.
Prepare school lunches and healthy snacks for kids.
Prepare 1-2 family dinners per week.
Assist with light meal planning and grocery shopping.
Perform kitchen cleanup and maintenance.
Wash, fold, and put away laundry on a consistent weekly laundry day.
Manage linen rotation.
Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas.
Serve as the first point of contact for cleaners, contractors, landscapers, and other vendors.
Research and coordinate repair quotes.
Assist with preparing and reselling clothing online.
Update calendars for household schedules.