House Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Waltham, MA

4d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

A busy family in Waltham, Massachusetts, is seeking a calm, organized, proactive household partner to support two school-age children and manage the day-to-day rhythm of the home. This is more than a babysitting role: the family seeks someone who takes ownership, maintains order, communicates professionally, and helps create consistent routines. The position is part-time, 25–30 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday from approximately 2:00–6:00 PM, with flexibility based on family needs. Compensation is $35–$40 per hour based on experience and qualifications, plus a monthly gas stipend. Start date is ASAP. The role includes school pickups and child assistance, household organization and maintenance, errands and inventory, meal planning and preparation, laundry and linen care, administrative and personal assistant support, and family vehicle coordination. The family values a long-term working relationship built on mutual respect, trust, and clear communication. Openness to accompanying the family on vacation in a support role is a plus. A background check is required.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Fragrance-free.
CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain certification.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day.
Warm, patient, and thoughtful approach to working with children, supporting their independence and growth.
Proactive, observant, self-directed approach to maintaining household order and routines.
Professional, direct, and clear communication.
Submit a short introductory letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.
Complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

Openness to accompanying the family on vacation in a support role.

Responsibilities

Pick children up from school and drive them to extracurricular activities.
Provide homework support and assist with children's bath and shower routines.
Unpack school bags, rinse lunchboxes, and prepare children's lunchboxes for the following day.
Support children's closet rotations and assist with birthday party planning and party favors.
Perform daily tidying and household resets; create and maintain household organizational systems.
Prepare the home ahead of cleaner visits and organize and maintain toy rotations, closets, décor, the attic, and other storage areas as needed.
Coordinate donation drop-offs and oversee vendor schedules, including cleaners and landscapers; be present for vendors as needed.
Occasionally assist with packing for family travel and, if desired, accompany the family on vacation as a support role.
Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies; maintain household lists and place household orders through services such as Amazon, Costco, and Target.
Handle returns, dry-cleaning drop-off and pickup, gift shopping, mail and packages, and breaking down boxes.
Schedule and coordinate family appointments, including medical and dental appointments, and coordinate events.
Batch-prepare children's school lunches and ingredients for three to four dinners per week; grocery shop according to meal needs and pantry inventory, ensure ingredients are stocked and prepared, and clean up the kitchen.
Wash, fold, and put away household laundry and maintain a tidy, well-stocked laundry area.
Maintain and update the household Skylight calendar and support travel logistics and receipt and budget tracking.
Schedule routine maintenance for the family vehicle and coordinate fueling and vehicle organization as needed.
Keep the family informed through digital tools and brief updates.