House Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus • San Francisco, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

We are a dynamic family of three in San Francisco, balancing demanding careers and raising a young child. We are seeking a House Manager & Family Assistant to create more breathing room, reduce stress, and foster a harmonious home environment, especially after a recent remodel focused on organizing and fine-tuning our space. We are a fun, honest, and warm family looking for a trusted partner to support our lifestyle. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and systems-driven, with a proactive attitude to anticipate needs and ensure the home runs smoothly. They should understand the dynamics of a private family home and be able to create seamless solutions to alleviate the mental load of household management. Flexibility, adaptability, a high standard for cleanliness and organization, and a warm, kind energy are essential. We need a self-starter who takes initiative, is collaborative, highly detail-oriented, and can maintain order without constant supervision, acting as a "magic fairy godmother" to keep everything organized and tidy, allowing the family to focus on quality time.

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation
• Detail-oriented
• Organized
• Systems-driven
• Proactive attitude, able to anticipate needs and follow through with tasks that keep our home running smoothly
• Understand the dynamic of a private family home and aware of the mental load of running a household
• Flexible, adaptable person who can adjust to the fluid nature of our schedules
• Maintain a high standard for cleanliness and organization
• Warm and kind energy
• Takes initiative
• Collaborative
• Highly detail-oriented
• Can keep everything in order without constant supervision
• True self-starter
• Reliable
• Able to anticipate needs before they arise
• Ability to handle various tasks independently
• Background check required

Nice To Haves

• Own vehicle preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain household organization systems (closets, pantry, toys, etc.)
• Reset and tidy rooms daily, ensuring the home is prepped for cleaning services
• Oversee household schedules and calendars
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop offs and pick ups
• Supervise or coordinate with service providers/vendors (cleaners, tradespeople)
• Load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high traffic areas
• Maintain indoor plants
• Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, household supplies
• Create and manage running household supply lists
• Coordinate and manage household orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
• Run errands: grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping
• Handle package pickup, mail sorting, and deliveries
• Plan and prep healthy, pescatarian/vegetarian meals for the family, with an emphasis on simple, nutritious dinners for the child
• Assist with family meal planning, ensuring all dietary preferences are met
• Shop for groceries and meal-related items
• Help with dinner prep for a 5:45 PM target dinner time for the kid
• Clean the kitchen post-prep and maintain tidiness
• Wash, dry, fold, and organize all family laundry
• Manage linens: rotate and refresh bedding and towels on a weekly basis
• Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked with supplies
• Pick up and drop off dry cleaning
• Schedule and oversee vehicle maintenance, and inspections
• Ensure vehicle is cleaned weekly and kept organized
• Assist with school or activity drop-offs and pickups for the child (as needed, depending on the relationship built)
• Provide backup childcare when required (once a month early pick-up on Friday)
• Support with child-related laundry and errands
• Schedule and supervise service providers (cleaners, contractors, landscapers)
• Research and coordinate repairs, maintenance, and quotes
• Manage routine upkeep across one property
• Oversee outdoor spaces and seasonal maintenance needs - support yard transformation/landscaping projects
• Serve as primary contact for vendors or guests
• Tackle occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards, etc.)
• Maintain and refresh specific zones (entryways, garage, mudroom)
• Clean humidifiers, washing machines, and air purifiers monthly
• Organize special projects: toy storage, seasonal decorations, gear rotation
• Monthly / seasonal home project support
• Support and manage family calendars and reminders
• Handle basic budgeting or receipt tracking
• Assist with coordination of events, appointments, and guest prep

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees