House Manager & Family Assistant (with Childcare & Organizational Support)

Sage Haus•Sanibel, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a large, lively, fun-loving family on beautiful Sanibel Island, Florida, seeking a part-time House Manager & Family Assistant. Our home is full of energy with five school-age kids, a young dog, a bearded dragon, and an extended family member with their cat. We are an entrepreneurial household that is creative and spontaneous, but also dedicated and driven. Our lives are always in motion, and we need help managing the ever-growing lists to get back to what matters most: being present with our kids. This role involves organizational support, creating flows, providing daily resets, tackling laundry, meal prep, pet care, driving/kid logistics, and occasional date-night coverage. There is potential to assist with our local business, remotely manage out-of-state properties, or travel with us. We view this role as an opportunity that will develop and shift over time for someone who enjoys taking ownership and building systems.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Reliable personal transportation required
CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain
Genuinely organized
Highly adaptable
Energized by variety
Comfortable working independently
Clear communication skills
Ability to take ownership of responsibilities
Reliable and consistent
Ability to roll with changes gracefully
Love being around kids and animals
Desire to support a family in a meaningful, long-term way
Ability to see the big picture and not miss details
Professionalism
Flexibility
Ability to pivot easily
Ability to establish and maintain household systems
Ability to keep things organized
Contribute to behind-the-scenes tasks that keep a home running smoothly
Go with the flow when tasks change frequently
Growth-mindset
Collaborative nature
Not afraid to try something new, make a suggestion, or apply feedback
Project manager mentality
Skilled in coordinating large-scale projects
Comfortable taking on little tasks
Ability to preempt needs

Nice To Haves

Mileage reimbursement
Comfortable with pets (dog, cat, and bearded dragon)
Familiarity with Skylight
Occasional travel with the family is up for discussion
Potential to flex into some assistance with the local business
Potential to remotely manage out-of-state properties
Potential to travel with the family

Responsibilities

Create and/or maintain household organizational systems
Perform daily resets and preparation of the home for weekly cleaners
Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
Seasonal clothing and decor swaps
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Event/holiday/guest prep
Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.
Occasional deep cleans (refrigerator, oven, baseboards)
Refresh garage/mudroom/entry
Organizational projects (pantry, closets)
Wash, fold, organize, and put away laundry for the full household
Make beds and manage linen rotation
Occasional ironing/steaming and special garment care
Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas
Prep 2 family dinners per week
Prepare 1–2 school lunches per week
Prep healthy snacks
Put away grocery deliveries and organize refrigerator and pantry
Kitchen clean-up and maintenance
Follow household dietary preferences, including gluten-free options
Collaborate on running household supply lists
Assist with household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, etc)
Handle returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, and other errands as needed
Mail and package handling, including breaking down boxes
Afternoon activity drop-offs (2x per week)
Kid-related errands as needed
Prep backpacks/clothing/snacks
Occasional date night coverage
Maintain a babysitter contact list and assist with scheduling as needed
Backup childcare and light supervision as needed
Occasional dog walks
Bathe dog as needed
Weekly cleaning and supply pickup for lizard enclosure
Maintain pet supply inventory
Schedule and bring family vehicles in for maintenance
Regular interior cleaning and organization of family vehicles
Fueling vehicle as needed
Oversee pool and yard vendors: review quality of work and communicate feedback
Research and coordinate repair vendors and quotes as needed
Seasonal property maintenance and outdoor space upkeep
Remote vendor coordination for out-of-state properties
Awareness of family calendar, including sending reminders to family - familiarity with Skylight a plus!
Event and appointment coordination
Track receipts and expenses for purchases made on the family's behalf
Expanded personal assistant support/business-related tasks over time