House Manager / Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Babylon, NY

8d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

A busy family of five in Babylon, New York, is seeking a warm, grounded, proactive, and self-directed House Manager / Family Assistant to support their three children and manage household needs. Both parents have demanding careers and commute regularly, so the role calls for someone reliable and trustworthy who can keep the home organized and running smoothly while the parents are away. The family values initiative, communication, flexibility, and a genuine interest in becoming part of their day-to-day life. The position combines family support, childcare, household organization and maintenance, meal preparation, laundry, errands, pet care, vehicle upkeep, and coordination with home-repair vendors. The schedule is Tuesday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with flexibility for additional morning coverage with advance notice. It is full-time, with 30–40 hours per week and 30 hours guaranteed. Compensation is $35–$45 per hour, depending on experience, with PTO and paid holidays. The start date is ASAP. The household includes three active children and a golden retriever. The role requires reliable personal transportation, authorization to work in the United States, maintaining a smoke-free environment, and the ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day. Fragrance-free or minimal-fragrance products are strongly preferred, and CPR and First Aid certification are preferred. A background check is required.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation is required.
Must be able to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day.
Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be warm, grounded, self-directed, proactive, punctual, and a strong communicator.
Must be trustworthy and comfortable working inside a family's home.
Must be comfortable around children of different ages and able to engage them while balancing nurturing care with structure.
Must be flexible and invested in supporting the family's wellbeing.
A background check is required.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
Fragrance-free or minimal-fragrance products are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide morning support and ensure the children leave for school and board the bus safely.
Supervise the children in the afternoon and provide homework support.
Transport children to and from afterschool activities approximately three days per week.
Provide occasional date-night babysitting, approximately once per month.
Handle child-related errands, including birthday gifts, school supplies, and preparation for school activities.
Transport children to routine medical appointments, such as orthodontist and dentist appointments.
Monitor the family calendar and proactively plan for school events, activities, and appointments.
Organize the home, including the pantry, mudroom, drop zone, basement, and closets.
Establish and maintain household organization systems.
Swap the children's clothing seasonally.
Tidy the home between biweekly house-cleaner visits, including dishes, surfaces, and high-traffic areas.
Reset high-traffic drop zones daily.
Coordinate donation drop-offs and manage the circulation of hand-me-downs.
Cook two to three full dinners per week.
Prepare filling and nutritious after-school snacks for the children.
Manage grocery needs, either by maintaining a delivery service or shopping in person.
Clean out the refrigerator as part of the weekly meal-preparation routine and clean the kitchen after meal preparation.
Complete household laundry, including washing, folding, and organizing.
Rotate linens and towels weekly and keep the laundry area tidy and stocked.
Maintain a household supply list, flag low-stock items, and restock pantry and household essentials as needed.
Shop for gifts as needed, including birthday-party and teacher gifts.
Handle package returns, including library returns, and break down and recycle package boxes.
Walk the family dog in the morning and let the dog out throughout the day.
Clean out the family vehicle weekly, coordinate car washes, and fuel the vehicle as needed.
Use the family vehicle for errands; personal mileage reimbursement is not required.
Research and gather quotes for home repairs and contractors as needed.