House Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Waltham, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A busy family in Waltham, Massachusetts, with two young school-age children is seeking a household partner to support family routines and manage the day-to-day operation of the home. The role combines child assistance, household management, organization, meal preparation, errands, and administrative and personal assistant duties. The family values a calm, proactive, self-directed professional who maintains a tidy, organized home, communicates clearly, and provides warm, thoughtful support to the children while encouraging their independence. This is a part-time position of 25–30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, approximately 2:00–6:00 PM daily. The schedule may flex based on family needs. Compensation is $35–$40 per hour depending on experience and qualifications, plus a monthly gas stipend. The start date is ASAP. The role requires a background check. Applicants should submit a short introduction letter, an updated résumé, and three professional references with contact information.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Fragrance-free.
CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness 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.
Proactive, observant, self-directed approach to maintaining household order without constant direction.
Professional, direct, and clear communication, including use of digital tools and quick updates.
Submit a short introduction letter, an updated résumé, and three professional references with contact information.
Must 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 drop them off at 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.
Tidy the home and complete daily household resets; create and maintain household organizational systems.
Prepare the home ahead of cleaner visits and oversee vendor schedules, including cleaners and landscapers, being present as needed.
Organize and maintain toy rotations, seasonal closet and décor swaps, donation drop-offs, the attic, and other storage areas as needed.
Occasionally assist with packing for family travel.
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-offs and pickups, gift shopping, and mail and packages, including breaking down boxes.
Schedule and coordinate family appointments, including medical and dental appointments.
Batch-prepare children’s school lunches and ingredients for three to four dinners per week; grocery shop based on meal needs and pantry inventory; keep ingredients stocked and prepared; clean up the kitchen.
Wash, fold, and put away household laundry, and maintain a tidy, well-stocked laundry area.
Coordinate appointments and events, maintain and update the household Skylight calendar, and support family travel logistics.
Track receipts and budgets.
Schedule routine maintenance for the family vehicle and coordinate fueling and vehicle organization.
Keep the family informed through digital tools and quick updates.
Accompany the family on vacation in a support role if needed; this is noted as a plus.