House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Akron, NY

4d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time role, requiring 12-18 hours per week with a guaranteed 12 hours. The schedule involves three days a week with 4-6 hour shifts, preferably during daytime weekday hours. The compensation is $28-32 per hour, with a start date of ASAP. The ideal candidate will help maintain household organization, support healthier eating habits through meal preparation, and keep the household running smoothly. The family values efficiency, collaboration, and someone who can work independently while staying connected to their needs. The role requires trustworthiness, discretion, reliability, and professionalism. The candidate should enjoy meal planning and preparation, enhancing household systems, running errands, tidying, and inventory management. Flexibility, open-mindedness, and a genuine enjoyment for making a home run smoothly are essential.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation
Fragrance-free
Comfortable around dogs

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems
Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
Light tidying: dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas
Seasonal swaps as needed (clothing, décor, bedding)
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs as needed
Indoor plant care
Organizational projects (gear, pantry, garage, laundry room, linen closet)
Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
Refresh garage/mudroom/entry
Collaborative menu planning
Prep and cook healthy dinners 3-4 nights per week, fully prepared and ready to heat
Prep and wash fresh fruit and healthy snacks
Prep school lunches
Grocery shopping
Kitchen cleanup and maintenance
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
Manage running household supply lists
Handle household orders and subscriptions as needed
Returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping
Mail and package handling, sorting, and box breakdown
Wash, fold, and organize laundry as needed
Special garment care as needed
Linen rotation
Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry area
Pick-ups/drop-offs, occasionally
Vet/grooming scheduling
Oversee cleaners/contractors/landscapers
Seasonal property maintenance
Manage outdoor spaces
Awareness of family calendar (including household schedules)
Receipt/budget tracking for expenses incurred as house manager
Potential for administrative filing and organizing