House Manager & Family Assistant (with meal prep support)

Sage Haus•Agoura Hills, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

We are a warm, laid-back family of four based in Agoura Hills, with two young children (ages 1 & 4) and two small poodles. We are seeking a reliable and proactive House Manager & Family Assistant to help maintain a calm, organized, and welcoming home environment. This part-time role involves supporting the family with childcare, meal preparation, household organization, pet care, and errands. The ideal candidate is trustworthy, great with young children, and can take initiative to manage tasks efficiently. We are also in the process of building a new home and anticipate relocating to a new state in early 2027, and we'd love to find someone who can support us through this upcoming move and help set our family’s next adventure up for success.

Requirements

Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain prior to start
Maintain a smoke-free environment
Comfortable working around small dogs
Proactive and able to assess needs and get to work without hand-holding
Collaborative rather than controlling
Comfortable working alongside a parent who is home during the day
Communicate directly and clearly
Take pride in your work
Reliable
Bring a calm, steady energy that young kids respond well to
Flexible and solutions-oriented
Adapt when things change without bringing stress into the home
Comfortable shifting gears as needed
Value creating a nurturing environment
Take ownership of responsibilities
Find satisfaction in helping a household run smoothly

Nice To Haves

Multilingual (Spanish or Hebrew)

Responsibilities

Light supervision and backup childcare as needed
Occasional date night and weekend coverage (1-2 times per month, scheduled in advance)
Kid-related errands as needed
Prepare simple family dinner 3 times per week
Accommodate dietary preferences
Kitchen clean-up and general maintenance
Create and maintain household organization systems
Daily resets and prep home for scheduled cleaners
Light tidying: dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas
Indoor plant care
Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries as needed
Coordinate donation drop-offs
Organizational projects for toys and gear
Wash, fold, and organize all family laundry
Linen rotation
Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area
Prepare homemade dog food
Daily dog walking
Schedule vet and grooming appointments
Maintain pet supplies
Inventory & Errands
Handle returns
Break down and dispose of boxes
Vehicle Upkeep: Fuel, clean, and organize the family vehicle
Deep Cleaning & Special Projects: Refresh garage, mudroom, and entry areas as needed
Clean air purifiers
Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
Backyard organization and outdoor toy cleanup
Special organizational projects as the family prepares for relocation