House Manager/Family Assistant (Part-Time)

Sage Haus•Winston-Salem, NC

5d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The House Manager / Family Assistant supports a busy family with two young children by helping manage household operations, family logistics, childcare coverage, meals, pets, errands, vendors, and travel preparation. The position is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and is part-time, 30–35 hours per week, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours, including during family travel. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Compensation is $28–$30 per hour as a W-2 employee, with a start date by January 2026. The role suits a proactive, organized, communicative person who can establish collaborative household systems and follow through independently. The family values open communication, self-advocacy, clear boundaries, and a calm, adaptable approach. The family is aligned with conscious, Montessori-inspired parenting values and welcomes someone who is aligned with or open to those values. The household includes two children under three, two rescue dogs (including large breeds), and a cat. Occasional pet sitting during family travel and childcare for date nights are desired; occasional travel with the family may be an option. Responsibilities span transporting the youngest child to and from their caregiver, providing backup childcare, preparing children's food, organizing and maintaining the home, doing laundry and linen changes, supporting meal preparation and grocery shopping, managing household supplies and errands, caring for pets, maintaining the family vehicle, coordinating vendors and property services, and handling cleaning or coordinating with an external cleaner. The role also includes planning for family events and reservations and packing and unpacking for trips. Applicants must have reliable transportation, be authorized to work in the United States, and maintain a smoke-free environment. Candidates must be up to date on recommended vaccinations in accordance with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including COVID-19 and influenza, subject to applicable legal accommodations. CPR and first aid certification is required, or candidates must be willing to become certified; certification support may be provided. The household requests fragrance-free or minimal-fragrance practices due to a family member's sinus sensitivity. A background check is required. Applicants should submit a short introductory letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with current contact information.

Requirements

Reliable transportation; a family vehicle will be provided for work-related use.
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 influenza, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
CPR and first aid certified, or willing to become certified; certification support can be provided.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Use no fragrance or minimal fragrance out of consideration for a household member's sinus sensitivity.
Comfortable with dogs, including large breeds.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Submit a short introductory letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with current contact information.
Consent to a background check.
Be organized, proactive, communicative, adaptable, and able to follow through independently.
Be aligned with or open to conscious, Montessori-inspired parenting values.

Nice To Haves

A soft spot for animals generally.
Availability for occasional pet sitting when the family travels.
Availability for occasional childcare during date nights.
Openness to occasional travel with the family.
Comfort with handling regular cleaning or coordinating specialty cleaning, according to personal preference.

Responsibilities

Transport the youngest child to and from their caregiver Monday through Thursday using the family vehicle.
Provide light backup childcare as needed, including nap coverage and occasional date-night evenings.
Prepare and pack snacks and meals for the children.
Rotate children's clothing seasonally, sort outgrown items, and coordinate donation drop-offs.
Establish and maintain organizational systems throughout the home, including play spaces, garage, laundry room, and outdoor areas.
Help integrate the family Skylight calendar into household routines, including shopping and task lists.
Tidy regularly; do dishes; load and unload the dishwasher; and vacuum high-traffic areas.
Swap seasonal clothing and bedding; prepare for events and guests as needed; and pack and unpack for travel.
Rotate toys and reset playrooms.
Wash, fold, and put away laundry; change bedding and sheets weekly; and keep the laundry area tidy and stocked in coordination with cleaners.
Perform occasional simple mending, such as sewing on a button or fixing a ripped loop.
Prepare ingredients for three quick, weeknight-friendly dinners per week, such as chopping and marinating.
Order and put away groceries or shop in person; clean and maintain the kitchen.
Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies through existing delivery accounts.
Handle Amazon returns, occasional local store pickups, and ad hoc errands; sort package contents as directed; break down cardboard and manage recycling.
Let dogs out into the fenced backyard throughout the day; maintain the automatic cat litter box; pick up a pet's daily prescription as needed; and administer monthly flea and tick medications.
Track veterinary appointments and pet supply inventory; drop pets at the boarder during family travel; and provide occasional pet sitting if interested.
Keep the family vehicle tidy and organized and coordinate its existing monthly detailing service.
Be present at home for service visits and manage recurring vendor schedules, including bug service and mosquito treatment; report and flag issues.
Research and obtain quotes for one-off home improvement needs.
Handle regular home cleaning or coordinate with an external cleaner for specialty tasks, depending on the candidate's preferences and comfort level.
Maintain packing lists for recurring travel and support advance planning for recurring family events and reservations.
Potentially travel with the family on occasion.