House Manager & Family Assistant (with meal prep and light childcare)

Sage Haus • Sacramento, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time role for a House Manager & Family Assistant in Sacramento, CA, requiring 20-25 hours per week, spread over 3-4 days between Monday and Sunday, with a schedule of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The position involves maintaining a smoke-free environment, requires authorized work status in the US, and necessitates reliable transportation, though a family vehicle is available for work tasks. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with young children and dogs, and CPR/First Aid certification is preferred. Occasional evening availability for childcare support during date nights and overnights is also expected. The family is active and social, with three young children (ages 2, 4, and 5) and two friendly dogs. They seek support in creating and maintaining household systems to ensure a peaceful and organized home environment. The role focuses on organizational projects, laundry, meal planning/prep, pet care, light childcare, and implementing systems to keep the home running smoothly. The candidate should be proactive, communicative, organized, warm, calm, genuine, and possess high emotional intelligence. They should be self-managed, anticipate needs, have excellent time management, and take ownership of responsibilities. Open communication, thoughtful questions, excellent follow-through, and the ability to balance competing priorities are essential. The role involves working in a private family home that values quality time, entertaining, and a relaxed environment.

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Comfortable working with young children and dogs.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Occasional evening availability for child care support for date nights and overnights.
• Highly proactive and organized.
• Ability to create and streamline household systems with minimal oversight.
• Warm, calm, genuine demeanor.
• Great with young children, with the ability to redirect them when necessary.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to read the room.
• Comfortable in a highly social, lively, and full house, as well as in quiet moments.
• Ability to support organizational projects, laundry, meal planning/prep, pet care, light child care, and implementing systems.
• Self-managed with excellent time management skills.
• Takes genuine ownership of responsibilities.
• Systems-minded approach to household management.
• Open communication and thoughtful questioning.
• Excellent follow-through.
• Maintains professional boundaries.
• Ability to balance competing priorities seamlessly.
• Genuinely loves working with young children, families, and dogs.
• Comfortable in a private family home environment.
• Ability to step in during busy times and schedule/travel shifts.

Nice To Haves

• A family vehicle is available for work-related tasks.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain household organization systems throughout the home, including pantry, fridge, garage, and kids' spaces.
• Perform daily tidying and reset: dishes, wiping surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas.
• Prep home before cleaners arrive.
• Manage seasonal swaps for kids' clothing, bedding, and holiday décor, including putting items away after the season ends.
• Provide event and holiday support for frequent family gatherings, barbecues, holiday parties, and kids' birthday celebrations.
• Assist with packing and unpacking for family travel.
• Replace and restock light bulbs, batteries, and smoke detectors.
• Coordinate and drop off donation bags.
• Perform occasional deep cleans of fridge, oven, and baseboards.
• Refresh and reorganize garage, mudroom, and entryway as needed.
• Tackle organizational projects in the toy room, including clearing out broken items.
• Reset the backyard regularly, clearing kids' outdoor toys, chalk, and gear, and bringing in household items that have made their way outdoors.
• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies; organize pantry so the family can clearly see what's on hand.
• Manage running supply lists, including dog food and household essentials.
• Handle household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target).
• Perform in-person errands: returns, dry cleaning drop-off and pickup, gift shopping.
• Establish and maintain a system for incoming mail and packages.
• Break down and dispose of cardboard boxes.
• Perform batch meal prep 2-3 times per week: dinners, healthy snacks, and grab-and-go breakfast items.
• Provide meal planning support, especially during weeks when one parent is traveling (crock pot meals, pasta salads, simple kid-friendly staples).
• Perform prep work so meals are ready or nearly ready when the family gets home: chopping vegetables, getting grains started, setting up slow cooker or sous vide in advance.
• Prep school lunches once the family's preferences are established.
• Perform kitchen cleanup after meal prep.
• Handle grocery shopping.
• Wash, fold, and organize all family laundry.
• Iron and steam garments between wears.
• Rotate and refresh towels and bed linens.
• Keep the laundry area tidy and well stocked.
• Walk both dogs regularly.
• Ensure dogs have food and water readily available.
• Manage daily care for the older dog, including ensuring he's wearing his diaper when inside and washing and drying diapers weekly.
• Schedule vet and grooming appointments.
• Track medications and preventative care schedules.
• Maintain pet supplies, noticing when items like diapers or food are running low.
• Occasionally house-sit and care for the dogs when the family travels.
• Provide light supervision and backup childcare as needed, including staying with the youngest during nap time.
• Prep backpacks, kids' clothing, and school snacks.
• Label kids' clothing and clear out items they've outgrown.
• Handle kid-related errands as needed.
• Oversee and ensure timely payment to the gardeners and other regular vendors.
• Research and coordinate repairs, contractor quotes, and seasonal property maintenance (pressure washing, roof leaf blowing, etc.).
• Coordinate hanging of printed family photos and other small projects.
• Manage outdoor spaces by keeping the backyard tidy and free of kids' toys and gear.

Benefits

• Compensation: $32-$38 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• Family vehicle available for work-related tasks.
• Added to Sage Haus candidate community email list for hiring updates, resources, and opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed