Part-Time House Manager / Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time House Manager / Family Assistant is sought for a family in Phoenix, Arizona. The role is 15–20 hours per week, scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with occasional weekends as needed. Compensation is $30–$34 per hour based on experience, and the start date is ASAP. The position supports a busy family with a toddler and a new baby expected in December. The family values an organized, clean, calm home, consistent routines, limited screen time, and a team-oriented approach. The House Manager / Family Assistant will independently manage household tasks, organize systems, assist with family logistics and occasional childcare, prepare food, coordinate vendors and property needs, care for the family cat, and maintain the family vehicle. The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented person who communicates well, respects a parent’s work-from-home space, and can adapt to the rhythms of an active household. Applicants must provide a short introductory letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with current contact information. A background check is required.

Requirements

Able to maintain a smoke-free environment.
Able to maintain a fragrance-free environment.
Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver’s license; clean driving record required.
CPR and First Aid certified.
Up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including Tdap and influenza, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Self-directed, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to independently oversee daily household tasks.
Able to anticipate needs, take initiative, follow instructions carefully, remember details, and respond openly to feedback.
Strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, steady energy, and ability to respect a parent’s work-from-home space.
Comfortable with a toddler, a newborn, and a cat, and physically able to keep up with the hands-on demands of an active household.
Submit a short introductory letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with current contact information.
Must complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Google Calendar, Skylight Calendar, and MyFitnessPal.
A Montessori-aligned mindset.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems; complete daily resets and prepare the home for cleaners.
Handle light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Manage seasonal clothing swaps and outgrown items; coordinate donation drop-offs.
Assist with occasional event, holiday, and guest preparation, and pack or unpack for travel.
Care for indoor plants and handle household maintenance tasks such as changing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors.
Take out household trash, empty the diaper bin, and roll trash bins to the curb on Wednesday.
Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies; maintain running supply lists and support household orders and subscriptions.
Handle returns, dry cleaning, children’s gift shopping, mail and packages, and box breakdown.
Manage family schedules in Google Calendar and Skylight; coordinate events and appointments and support travel planning and logistics.
Track receipts and budgets.
Provide occasional school pick-up/drop-off support, light supervision or backup childcare, and prepare children’s backpacks, clothing, and snacks.
Run child-related errands and coordinate with preschool regarding events, theme days, birthday requests, and calendar items.
Follow household dietary preferences when planning meals; prepare breakfast smoothies, batch cook 1–2 healthy meals per week, prepare healthy meals and snacks, prepare school lunches, shop for groceries, and maintain and clean the kitchen.
Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers; research and coordinate repairs and quotes; support seasonal property maintenance and home renovation projects.
Complete a monthly clear-out of the refrigerator and snack areas; disinfect children’s gear and high-touch items daily.
Assist with setup and breakdown of outdoor holiday décor; regularly wipe down outdoor furniture, the swing set, and exterior spaces.
Complete indoor organization projects, including organizing toys and gear.
Wash, fold, and put away family laundry; care for delicate garments, arrange special washing and dry cleaning, rotate linens, and keep laundry areas tidy and stocked.
Feed the cat daily and refill its water fountain; help schedule mobile veterinary and grooming appointments, provide occasional pet sitting, and maintain pet supplies.
Take the family vehicle to the car wash; fuel, clean, and organize vehicles; track registration and insurance renewal dates; schedule routine vehicle maintenance.