House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Raleigh, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a warm and active family of five based in Raleigh, NC, seeking a dedicated House Manager & Family Assistant to be the backbone of our home and keep our daily lives running smoothly. Our home is full of energy with three school-aged kids (ages 13, 11 and 7) and a small but spirited dog. With one parent working from home and the other frequently on the road for a demanding career, we often operate with one parent steering the ship. We love spending time together as a family, but we are definitely busy! Between school or camp, afternoon activities and sports, there's never a dull moment for us. We have come to embrace the natural ebb and flow of life, and pride ourselves on maintaining a go-with-the-flow mindset. In our home, plans shift, schedules change, and life moves fast, and we are looking for someone who fits naturally and comfortably into that rhythm. We have been incredibly fortunate to have fantastic household support over the years, and we value a collaborative team dynamic. We have built wonderful, lasting relationships with people who are proactive, adaptable, and genuinely invested in what they do. We'd love to find someone who shares that flexible, positive outlook to join us! This role requires flexibility, calmness under pressure, organization, and a project manager mentality. You will see tasks through from start to finish, are highly adaptable, and thrive working independently while also enjoying being a collaborative part of a family team. You are detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and proactive. You are comfortable routinely driving and transporting children, but do not mind stepping in for direct childcare (including overnights) if needed. You enjoy meal-prepping, organizational projects, and thrive in a role where every day brings something new. You take direction well and can also operate with autonomy. You bring a steady, professional presence that helps the household feel more grounded, even on the busiest days. You understand how to hold a household calendar, communicate proactively, and adapt your priorities as the week shifts. You are not someone who is rattled by change — you are someone who helps manage it. While direct house management experience is preferred, transferable skills are also welcome.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States
Reliable transportation required
CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
Must be comfortable with dogs
Flexibility, calmness under pressure, organization
Project manager mentality
Ability to see a task through from start to finish
High adaptability and ability to go with the flow
Ability to thrive working independently and collaboratively
Detail-oriented
Strong communicator
Proactive and notices what needs to be done before being asked
Comfortable routinely driving and transporting children
Willingness to step in for direct childcare, including overnights
Enjoyment of meal-prepping
Enjoyment of organizational projects
Ability to take direction well and operate with autonomy
Steady, professional presence
Understanding of how to hold a household calendar
Proactive communication skills
Ability to adapt priorities as the week shifts
Ability to manage change
Direct house management experience preferred, but transferable skills are welcome

Nice To Haves

Experience with Skylight calendar

Responsibilities

Daily school/activity pickups in afternoon/evening
Back up morning drop-off coverage as needed
Light supervision and backup childcare as needed, including occasional overnights
Prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks for school and after-school activities
Handle kid-related errands as they come up
Create and maintain household organization systems
Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
Seasonal clothing, decor, and bedding swaps
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Event, holiday, and guest prep as needed
Packing and unpacking for family travel and activities
General household upkeep: changing batteries, light bulbs, and similar tasks as needed
Indoor plant care
Be present to oversee and guide the home management company during their twice-yearly visits
Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
Manage running household supply lists
Manage household subscriptions and orders (Sam's Club, etc.)
Handle returns, dry cleaning, and other ad-hoc errands
Mail and package handling, including box breakdown
Prepare 3-4 healthy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners per week
Prep and stock the fridge with healthy snacks
Follow dietary needs/preferences of family: nut allergy in home
Grocery shopping
Empty and clean kids' "lunchboxes" at end of day
Kitchen cleanup and maintenance
Wash, fold, organize, and put away laundry (including sheets and towels) for the full household
Manage linen rotation
Ironing/steaming and special garment care as needed
Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas
Feeding dog as needed
Walking/exercising the dog as needed (sometimes in family pool)
Cleaning up/toweling off dog after exercise as needed
Ensuring water is in dog’s bowl
Schedule vet and grooming appointments
Administer monthly medications
Maintain pet supplies
Schedule maintenance for vehicles
Fueling/cleaning/organizing vehicles
Track registration/insurance for vehicles
Oversee cleaners/contractors/landscapers
Seasonal property maintenance
Manage outdoor spaces
Calendar management and coordination, including family extracurricular schedules via Skylight
Event and appointment coordination
Travel planning and logistics
Research and registration for family activities as needed