House Manager & Family Assistant (with Childcare & Organizational Support)

Sage Haus•Sanibel, FL

3d•$38 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

We are a large, lively, fun-loving family on beautiful Sanibel Island, Florida, seeking a part-time House Manager & Family Assistant. Our home is full of energy with five school-age kids, a young dog, a bearded dragon, and an extended family member with their cat. We are an entrepreneurial household that is creative and spontaneous, but also dedicated and driven. Our lives are always in motion, which means things can pile up. We love what we do, but in order to maintain it, we need help managing the ever-growing lists. At the end of the day, what we want is help getting back to what matters most: being present with our kids. We're looking for organizational support: creating flows, providing daily resets, tackling laundry, and some meal prep. We also need assistance with pet care, reliable help with driving/kid logistics, and occasional date-night coverage. We own a local business nearby, and there is opportunity to potentially flex into some assistance with this, but we are primarily focused on help with our household. We love to travel, especially during the summers. We do not require anyone to travel with us for extended periods, but some shorter, occasional travel with us is up for discussion. Mostly, we want the peace of mind that comes from knowing our home is cared for and running smoothly during times we are away. We also own two out-of-state properties and could benefit from remote management support for them. There’s lots of room for growth over time for someone who enjoys taking ownership and building systems. The ideal candidate will have a real project manager mentality: someone who is highly skilled in coordinating large-scale projects, but is also comfortable taking on the little tasks and preempting needs. Although your day-to-day work will primarily involve our Sanibel household, this role has the potential to expand to assisting with our local business, remotely coordinating our out-of-state properties, or even traveling with us. We view this role as an opportunity that will develop and shift over time.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Reliable personal transportation required, with mileage reimbursement
Must be comfortable with pets (dog, cat, and bearded dragon)
CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Skylight a plus!

Responsibilities

Create and/or maintain household organizational systems
Daily resets and preparation of the home for weekly cleaners
Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
Seasonal clothing and decor swaps
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Event/holiday/guest prep
Packing and unpacking for family travel
Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.
Occasional deep cleans (refrigerator, oven, baseboards)
Refresh garage/mudroom/entry
Organizational projects (pantry, closets)
Wash, fold, organize, and put away laundry for the full household
Make beds and manage linen rotation
Occasional ironing/steaming and special garment care
Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas
Prep 2 family dinners per week
Prepare 1–2 school lunches per week
Prep healthy snacks
Put away grocery deliveries and organize refrigerator and pantry
Kitchen clean-up and maintenance
Follow household dietary preferences, including gluten-free options
Collaborate to running household supply lists
Assist with household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, etc)
Handle returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, and other errands as needed
Mail and package handling, including breaking down boxes
Afternoon activity drop-offs (2x per week)
Kid-related errands as needed
Prep backpacks/clothing/snacks
Occasional date night coverage
Maintain a babysitter contact list and assist with scheduling as needed
Backup childcare and light supervision as needed
Occasional dog walks
Bathe dog as needed
Weekly cleaning and supply pickup for lizard enclosure
Maintain pet supply inventory
Schedule and bring family vehicles in for maintenance
Regular interior cleaning and organization of family vehicles
Fueling vehicle as needed
Oversee pool and yard vendors: review quality of work and communicate feedback
Research and coordinate repair vendors and quotes as needed
Seasonal property maintenance and outdoor space upkeep
Remote vendor coordination for out-of-state properties
Awareness of family calendar, including sending reminders to family - familiarity with Skylight a plus!
Event and appointment coordination
Track receipts and expenses for purchases made on the family's behalf
Growth opportunity: expanded personal assistant support/business-related tasks over time