House Manager & Family Assistant (with meal prep support)

Sage Haus•Haddonfield, NJ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

We are a warm, busy family of six, balancing work, school, and home life. Both parents work full-time, with a mix of remote and in-office days. Our household is full of energy, and there is always something happening, whether it is a busy morning with school drop-offs or spending time together in the evening. Our four kids are playful, curious, and full of joy, and we love to create a welcoming and organized environment for them. We believe in fostering an inclusive and respectful home, where everyone feels comfortable and valued. We value open-mindedness and embrace diversity in all forms. Patience and understanding are essential to our family. Though we stay organized, we also understand that life can be unpredictable, so we are looking for someone who is proactive and flexible, someone who anticipates needs before they arise. Whether it is managing the family’s busy schedule, helping with household organization, or ensuring everything is ready for the next day, we want someone who brings calm and order to our home.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation for commuting and running errands
Up to date on vaccinations, including the annual flu shot
CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

Nice To Haves

Detail-oriented, proactive individual who takes pride in creating order and calm in a busy home.
Natural ability to anticipate needs and take initiative without requiring direction.
Adaptable and handle life’s inevitable curveballs with grace.
Value open communication and enjoy being part of a collaborative household, while also maintaining strong professional boundaries and respect for everyone’s time and space.
Experience managing a household.
Comfortable balancing a wide range of responsibilities, including deep cleaning projects and coordinating with vendors for home maintenance.
Tech-savvy and confident handling tasks such as online grocery ordering and managing family schedules.
Committed to creating a warm, organized, and welcoming environment for everyone.

Responsibilities

Daily reset of the home, including but not limited to maintaining a clean kitchen and family room environment
Light tidying (loading and unloading dishes, wiping surfaces, sweeping and vacuuming high-traffic areas)
Ensure the house is ready for monthly cleaning services
Maintain household organization systems
Manage seasonal swaps (including outgrown and seasonal kids’ clothing, home décor, etc.)
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Support with unpacking from travel
Ensure the home is ready for hosting events when needed (resetting indoors and outdoors after parties or gatherings)
Meal prep 2–3 times per week (e.g., chopping fruits and vegetables, preparing proteins, and stocking the pantry and refrigerator)
Manage pantry and fridge inventory, ensuring expired items are purged and food is prepped and replenished throughout the week
Grocery shop and/or coordinate grocery pickups (e.g. Target, Wegmans) and ensure items are organized and put away efficiently
Have an awareness of family calendar to ensure snacks for after-school are prepared and set aside
Follow dietary needs/preferences (gluten allergy and avoidance of dairy)
Kitchen clean-up and maintenance
Fold, sort, and organize clean laundry
Linen rotation
Support with daily laundry related to beach and swim activities during summer
Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry area
Manage home inventory, household supplies list, and restock (e.g. toiletries, paper products, cleaning supplies)
Manage household orders and subscriptions
Handle errands such as dry cleaning, item pick-ups, and returns
UPS store & USPS drop-offs
Mail and package handling; breakdown boxes
Manage deep clean and reorganization as needed (e.g. refrigerator, pantry, under-sink)
Medicine cabinets purge and restock of expired items
Reset basement play area and craft tables
Occasional special organization projects (e.g., toys, craft supplies, entryways, gear)
Provide back-up childcare support on occasion (e.g., delayed school openings, early dismissals, and occasional school or camp closures).
Have an understanding of sports & extracurricular calendar to make sure all uniforms are clean, ready, and packed in bags for various activities
Open to occasional additional babysitting hours, as needed
Coordinate and schedule seasonal home maintenance (e.g., yard clean-ups, sprinkler maintenance)
Get quotes for household repairs and work
Oversee contractors during home repairs or renovations as needed
Oversight and awareness of family calendar
Support with travel planning and logistics on occasion
Receipt/budget tracking for expenses incurred as house manager