House Manager / Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Norfolk, VA

2d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The House Manager / Family Assistant supports a busy dual-military family with an infant, a toddler, and a senior dog. The role helps maintain an organized, comfortable home and eases the parents’ everyday workload by anticipating needs, following through independently, and communicating openly. The family is seeking someone warm, dependable, proactive, resourceful, and genuinely comfortable around young children. The position is not intended to take over or completely manage the household or childcare. This part-time position is scheduled for 20–25 hours per week, with 20 hours guaranteed. The regular schedule is Monday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Tuesday through Thursday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Flexibility for extended evening hours or earlier days is a bonus, but is not required. Compensation is $28–$32 per hour, and the start date is January 2027. The job is located in Norfolk, Virginia. Responsibilities include daycare pickup and afternoon care for both children, weekly meal planning and preparation, light household organization and maintenance, folding and putting away laundry, monitoring household supplies, running occasional errands, basic pet assistance, and coordinating vendors and appointments. Candidates must have reliable personal transportation; mileage for work-related errands is reimbursed. A background check is required.

Requirements

Reliable personal transportation; mileage is reimbursed for work-related errands.
Maintain a smoke-free environment, including no vaping or e-cigarettes.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification before starting.
Up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including influenza and other generally recommended vaccinations, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Ability to navigate stairs throughout the day.
Genuine comfort around children and infants.
Warm, dependable, resourceful, and proactive, with a calm and organized approach.
Able to work independently, anticipate household needs, use good judgment, take initiative, and keep the family informed.
Comfortable caring for an infant and toddler, taking ownership of daycare pickups, and supporting the transition from daycare to home.
Flexible and willing to provide additional coverage when needed, understanding that schedules and priorities may change.
Confident in planning meals and preparing food for the week.
Respectful of the family's personal space and able to communicate openly and work without disrupting the household's rhythm.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility for extended evening hours or earlier workdays, though this is not required.

Responsibilities

Pick up both children from daycare around 4:00 PM.
Supervise and care for the children from pickup until a parent is home, including preparing snacks and getting clothes and backpacks ready for the following day.
Prepare a wholesome morning snack for the toddler before daycare on applicable days.
Provide occasional date-night and sick-day coverage when needed and arranged with the family.
Plan and prepare approximately four dinners and four lunches per week; batch cooking and planned leftovers are encouraged.
Coordinate grocery shopping for meal preparation.
Prepare healthy, balanced meals with quality protein, vegetables, and a carbohydrate.
Take ownership of weekly menus by proposing ideas, confirming them with the family, and preparing meals independently.
Clean and maintain the kitchen following meal preparation.
Perform weekly light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and high-traffic floor areas.
Keep children's toys organized and help rotate them as needed.
Sort outgrown children's clothing and coordinate donation drop-offs.
Care for indoor plants approximately once a month.
Change batteries and light bulbs, and address smoke detector needs as required.
Flag household maintenance issues as they arise.
Change and clean humidifiers and air purifiers seasonally.
Fold and put away laundry; the family handles washing.
Launder bed linens following child accidents; routine linen changes are not required.
Keep the laundry area tidy and stocked with essentials.
Monitor and restock pantry and refrigerator staples, and communicate when supplies are running low.
Bring in deliveries, including diapers, dog food, and packages, and sort and put items away as needed.
Handle returns and ad hoc errands.
Let the family dog outside as needed while working in the home.
Bring in and put away pet food deliveries.
Be present for repair vendors, contractors, and service appointments.
Schedule car maintenance, vet visits, and repair calls on an as-needed basis, not routinely.
Stay familiar with the shared household calendar and flag upcoming appointments, vendor scheduling needs, and other details requiring attention.
Assist with occasional administrative tasks and other small details that help keep the household organized.