House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Houston, TX

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time role, approximately 20-25 hours per week, primarily on-site for 3 days a week from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. There is flexibility for up to 5 additional hours per week of remote or off-site time for errands, vendor coordination, and administrative tasks, as well as 1-2 weekend organizational project sessions per month. The role involves maintaining a smoke-free environment and requires authorization to work in the United States. Reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and a valid driver's license are necessary, with mileage reimbursement provided for household-related driving during scheduled hours. Candidates must be up-to-date on recommended vaccinations and CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain). The family is a busy household of five, including two entrepreneurial parents, three children, and a grandmother. They are looking for a proactive individual who enjoys creating order, bringing structure to spaces, and developing household systems. The ideal candidate is organized, tech-savvy, resourceful, and comfortable around children, including neurodivergent kids. They should be warm, dependable, emotionally intelligent, and able to work respectfully within a multi-generational home. The core of the role is to help the family create a peaceful and organized home environment.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable transportation, clean driving record, and valid driver's license.
Up-to-date on recommended vaccinations (subject to legal accommodations).
CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to obtain upon hire).
Naturally proactive and able to take initiative.
Professional organizer's mindset; enjoys creating order and structure.
Comfortable around children, patient with neurodivergent kids.
Resourceful, organized, and tech-savvy.
Confident communicating with vendors.
Capable of managing projects independently.
Warm, dependable, and emotionally intelligent.
Ability to work respectfully within a close-knit, multi-generational home.

Nice To Haves

Experience with meal prep.
Experience with coordinating vendors.
Experience with administrative tasks.
Experience with household systems.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems that are functional, sustainable, and adaptable.
Tackle long-standing clutter and organizational projects (e.g., decluttering toys, gear, outgrown items).
Coordinate seasonal clothing, décor, and bedding swaps.
Manage donation drop-offs and coordinate sales of items via Facebook Marketplace.
Monitor and address minor home maintenance needs.
Proactively identify household maintenance issues and manage resolution (research vendors, collect quotes, schedule work, oversee completion).
Coordinate and oversee cleaners, contractors, and service providers.
Research and vet a deep cleaning service.
Support seasonal property maintenance.
Manage the family calendar, including kids' activities, appointments, and household schedules.
Research activities, classes, and programs for the children and present options.
Handle mail and packages, establishing a sustainable sorting and organization system.
Break down boxes and handle recycling runs.
Research, plan, and book travel as needed.
Coordinate packing and unpacking for travel.
Collaborate on weekly meal planning.
Batch prep proteins, vegetables, snacks, and ingredients.
Prep grab-and-go lunches for parents.
Source groceries in-store or online.
Work in coordination with the grandmother's cooking routine.
Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness.
Provide child supervision during meal prep times.
Occasional school pickups or transportation to after-school activities.
Provide light childcare backup as needed.
Monitor and restock household supplies (pantry, refrigerator, paper goods, cleaning products).
Manage running supply lists and coordinate restocking proactively.
Coordinate returns, online orders, and household subscriptions.
Handle gift shopping and miscellaneous errands.
Fill up family vehicles with gas as needed.
Coordinate car cleaning and interior organization.
Track registration and insurance for family vehicles and manage renewals/appointments.