House Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Jupiter, FL

56d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a warm, welcoming family seeking a "household unicorn" to help manage our busy home. We need someone who genuinely enjoys creating order, keeping things moving, and helping a busy family stay a few steps ahead of the chaos. The role focuses on laundry, meal prep, creating and maintaining household systems, and organizational projects. While not a traditional childcare role, comfort around children and the ability to be a positive presence is important. We value kindness, initiative, trust, open communication, and flexibility. This is a part-time role with guaranteed hours, offering a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact on a family's daily life.

Requirements

Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be comfortable with pets.
Trustworthy and reliable.
Naturally organized and detail-oriented.
Ability to create and maintain household systems.
Flexible and adaptable.
Warm, engaging personality and genuine enjoyment of being around children.
Proactive and takes initiative.
Thoughtful and intuitive.
Professional, kind, and easy to be around.
Ability to bring a sense of calm, capability, and positive energy.
Finds genuine satisfaction in helping a household function at its best.
Loves creating order from chaos and anticipates needs.
Takes pride in making life easier for families.
Willingness to undergo a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a nanny or in a similar family support role.
Experience with meal planning and preparation for families.
Knowledge of organizational systems and decluttering techniques.
Familiarity with managing household supplies and errands.
Experience with pet care.
Ability to assist with light administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

Wash, fold, and organize laundry and linens, including ironing/steaming and special garment care.
Create and maintain household organization systems, including daily resets and managing clutter in high-traffic zones.
Perform light cleaning tasks such as dishes, surfaces, swiffering floors, and vacuuming.
Execute seasonal swaps for clothing, decor, and bedding, and sort outgrown children's items.
Assist with holiday decoration setup/takedown and organize decorations.
Provide packing and unpacking assistance for family travel.
Perform indoor plant care and acquire new plants.
Undertake occasional deep cleaning projects and refresh high-traffic zones.
Change air purifier filters and complete organizational projects for toys, gear, closets, and pantries.
Create weekly meal plans with simple, healthy, kid-friendly recipes.
Prepare 3-4 dinners per week, with flexibility for lunch prep.
Wash and prep fruits and vegetables, ensuring produce is organized and accessible.
Complete grocery shopping with attention to quality produce and strict adherence to nut-free requirements.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies, and manage running household supply lists.
Manage household orders and subscriptions, and handle returns and dry cleaning.
Perform occasional gift shopping and return items to storage units.
Assist with gathering lists and logistics for gifts and upcoming birthdays/holidays.
Handle mail and package management, including opening, unpacking, breaking down boxes, and putting items away.
Provide school/activity pickups and drop-offs 1-2 times per week.
Offer light supervision and backup childcare as needed.
Provide weekend daytime coverage approximately bi-weekly for parents' day out and occasional dinner support.
Help unpack and repack backpacks, and organize and prepare snacks.
Complete kid-related errands.
Perform weekly checks of family vehicles for forgotten items and light interior organization.
Make occasional appointments for vendor and property oversight.
Coordinate seasonal property maintenance, including outdoor furniture care, patio cleaning, and pollen removal.
Manage outdoor spaces, including cleaning cushions and pool/patio areas.
Provide administrative and personal assistant support, including travel planning and calendar management.
Organize receipts for house manager expenses.
Feed and walk the puppy as needed.
Refill and clean the fish tank approximately 1-2 times monthly.
Maintain pet supplies for dog and fish.
Provide occasional help with pet sitting, especially during family travel or full-day absences.