House Manager & Family Assistant (With Childcare Support)

Sage Haus•Mount Pleasant, SC

6d•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time House Manager & Family Assistant is sought for a busy, two-parent household in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The family has two energetic boys and a senior dog, and both parents work full-time from home. The role combines after-school childcare support with household management, organization, errands, meal support, pet care, and administrative assistance. The family is looking for someone warm, reliable, self-directed, and able to create practical systems and routines that make the household run more smoothly. The position is 15–20 hours per week, on three flexible days per week, preferably weekdays other than Friday, from 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Occasional flexibility for additional childcare, house sitting, or pet sitting is preferred. The role starts ASAP and pays $32–$38 per hour. A background check is required.

Requirements

Have a reliable, safe personal vehicle and a clean driving record.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Be authorized to work in the United States.
Be able to navigate a two-story home throughout the day.
Submit a short introductory letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.
Complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification; these may be obtained after hire.
Up-to-date recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including general, flu, and COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Occasional flexibility for additional childcare, house sitting, or pet sitting.

Responsibilities

Frequently pick up the children from school or the bus.
Provide after-school supervision, including serving snacks, helping with homework, and arranging light activities.
Take the children to activities as needed.
Provide occasional overnight stays with advance notice.
Create and maintain household organization systems and routines.
Reset high-traffic and play areas daily.
Prepare the home ahead of cleaner visits.
Manage seasonal clothing swaps for the children and coordinate donation drop-offs for outgrown items.
Manage holiday and seasonal decor.
Assist with event setup and hosting.
Monitor general home upkeep and maintenance needs, such as lightbulbs and batteries.
Provide light plant care.
Wash, fold, and organize laundry for the whole family.
Rotate linens in the children's rooms and keep laundry areas tidy and stocked.
Make occasional dry-cleaning runs.
Manage grocery and household-supply needs through store runs, apps, or subscriptions.
Clean out the refrigerator regularly.
Handle mail and packages.
Prepare healthy, kid-friendly dinners and snacks and clean and maintain the kitchen.
Walk the dog occasionally, schedule veterinary and grooming appointments, and manage and restock pet supplies.
Occasionally clean, tidy, and fuel family vehicles.
Research, coordinate, and oversee vendors for home repairs and maintenance.
Oversee cleaners, contractors, and other service providers during shifts when applicable.
Manage the family calendar by tracking appointments and school events and sending advance reminders.