House Manager / Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Washington, DC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time House Manager / Family Assistant role supporting a busy household in Northwest Washington, D.C. The position is approximately 15 hours per week, scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, preferably from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with occasional flexibility for overnights with notice. The role combines family support, household management, meal preparation, laundry, errands, pet care, administrative assistance, and home organization. The household has three children and a family dog who are present on a week-on/week-off schedule. The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, organized, professional, warm, and able to notice and take ownership of household needs without waiting for direction. Compensation is $35–$40 per hour, commensurate with experience. The start date is ASAP. A background check is required.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license; mileage reimbursement is provided for work-related errands using a personal vehicle.
Be authorized to work in the United States.
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 flu, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Be able to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day.
Be comfortable with dogs.
Submit a short introduction letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.
Complete a background check.
Be proactive, organized, grounded, professional, warm, nurturing, and able to communicate clearly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Handle occasional school pickups and activity drop-offs and pickups.
Organize playdates and activities on school half-days and days off, and research camps, programs, and activities for school breaks.
Rarely provide overnight childcare during periods of heavy parent travel.
Reset the entryway and other drop zones daily; tidy dishes, surfaces, and high-traffic areas between cleaner visits.
Maintain household organizational systems and identify opportunities to improve them.
Coordinate seasonal clothing swaps, décor storage, donation drop-offs, and occasional event, holiday, and guest preparations.
Pack and unpack for travel as needed and care for indoor plants.
Prepare 4–5 dinners per week, batch-cooked or fresh, coordinating with freezer inventory.
Prepare fresh grab-and-go snacks, keep the pantry stocked, clean out the fridge weekly, and maintain a tidy kitchen after meal preparation.
Handle household laundry, including washing, folding, putting away, occasional ironing and steaming, and seasonal garment care.
Rotate linens and strip and prepare beds on Fridays before cleaner visits; keep laundry areas tidy and stocked.
Prepare grocery lists and shop for meals and family essentials, including pantry and drink-fridge staples and preferred lunch ingredients.
Maintain household supply inventories and purchase supplies as needed.
Handle returns, mail, and packages; break down boxes and occasionally drop off dry cleaning.
Handle child-related errands, such as preparing for school activities or birthday parties.
Take the family dog out, clean up pet waste and accidents, maintain pet supplies, and arrange grooming and veterinary appointments and transportation as needed.
Track and administer the dog's monthly heartworm medication.
Take the family vehicle to the car wash as needed and coordinate routine maintenance scheduling.
Manage the shared Google Calendar, adding school events, appointments, and activities; monitor school communications and flag upcoming needs.
Coordinate vendor and contractor appointments and be on-site for visits when the parent is unavailable.
Deep-clean the fridge periodically and organize and consolidate outgrown children's gear, sports equipment, and seasonal items.
List and manage items for sale on Facebook Marketplace.
Perform small, regular home-maintenance tasks, such as cleaning wall scuffs.
Cover outdoor furniture and maintain bird feeders and bird baths as needed.