House Manager & Family Assistant (With Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•West Columbia, SC

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy, warm household looking for dedicated, consistent support to keep the home in great shape. The role involves upkeep tasks, meal prep, laundry, organizational projects, running errands, and backup childcare. We are seeking someone who works quietly and confidently behind the scenes, takes care of details, and is trustworthy and reliable. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, respects the family dynamic, and feels like a natural extension of the household operations. This is viewed as an ongoing, long-term relationship.

Requirements

Reliable transportation
Maintain a smoke-free environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Thoughtful, grounded, and deeply organized
Takes initiative and notices what needs to be done
Brings a natural sense of order, practical wisdom, and fresh ideas
Works alongside a family without disrupting the flow
Adapts to changing needs (e.g., during learning sessions)
Detail-oriented, proactive, and flexible
Systems-oriented, creates simple routines and organization systems
Respects family dynamic
Feels like a natural extension of household operations

Responsibilities

Create and/or maintain household organization systems
Daily resets and prep home for biweekly cleaners
Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
Occasional guest and event prep
Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Assist with travel packing and unpacking, with primary focus on children
General upkeep including changing batteries, light bulbs, and checking smoke detectors as needed
Occasional deep cleans of appliances: refrigerator, oven, washing machine, dishwasher
Organizational projects (closets, pantries, toys)
Refresh garage, back porch, and outdoor cushions as needed
Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
Manage running household supply lists
Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon)
Returns, dry cleaning pickup, prescription pickup, and other errands as needed
Mail and package handling including breaking down boxes
Dinner prep 3–4 times per week: washing, chopping, marinating, and preparing ingredients
Assistance with lunch prep 2–3 times per week for the working parent
Occasional lunch help on busy homeschool days
Assistance with grocery shopping
Follow household dietary needs, including awareness of parent’s tree nut and peanut allergy safety
Kitchen clean-up and maintenance
Wash/fold/organize family laundry
Strip and wash children's beds as needed
Occasional ironing and steaming as needed
Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas
Seasonal property maintenance, including watering outside plants
Manage, light tidying of outdoor spaces
As-needed light supervision and backup childcare
Occasional date night coverage with notice
Very occasional pickup or drop-off as needed
Fuel, clean, organize vehicles (occasional vacuum of car seats)
Occasional support with scheduling/taking car in for maintenance
Awareness of family calendars and schedules
Receipt tracking for household expenses incurred as house manager
Occasional appointment scheduling or event coordination as needed