Part-time House Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Lake Elmo, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a calm, structured, and intentional family based in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Both parents work in demanding but primarily business-hour roles, and prefer to protect evenings as family time. Our home is full of life with three children (ages 6, 3, and 1) and a fourth baby on the way. While there is always activity, we thrive in a space that feels organized, tidy, and intentionally maintained, where everything has a place and daily life feels grounded and predictable. We also have a sweet, low-maintenance senior Labrador who is happiest simply being near her people. We are looking for someone who can truly own the flow of the household during the day, someone who naturally steps into a home, understands what needs to happen, and brings order, momentum, and care without needing constant direction. This is a role for someone who is proactive, highly organized, and intuitive, and who takes pride in maintaining strong systems, consistent upkeep, and thoughtful attention to detail. We want to come home to a space that already feels reset, with meals underway or handled, surfaces clear, laundry moving, and the mental load of unfinished tasks already lifted, so we can be fully present with our children and enjoy unhurried time together in the evenings.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license
Comfortable working in a home with a dog
Strong professional references
A proactive self-starter who sees what needs to be done and acts without needing direction
Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through
Calm, efficient, and able to manage multiple moving parts without losing track
A strong communicator who is comfortable asking clarifying questions when needed
Intuitive in a home environment—you read the room, the rhythm, and the priorities
Comfortable working independently in a home where parents may be present (especially WFH days)
Able to balance professionalism with warmth and discretion
Naturally systems-minded—you don’t just complete tasks, you improve how things run
Efficient and execution-focused; you move smoothly from task to task (laundry, kitchen, resets, prep)
Comfortable around dogs and young children
Comfortable in a high-standards home where attention to detail matters

Nice To Haves

CPR and first aid certification preferred
Comfortable working with infants preferred for date night/backup care coverage

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare 2–3 fresh, home-cooked full dinners per week
Ensure dinners are timed so they are ready when the family arrives home or can be easily reheated
Use crockpots, warming drawers, and prep timing strategically for early dinner readiness
Proactively plan complementary side dishes (vegetables, salads, starches) to complete meals
Prepare grab-and-go breakfasts/school lunches and family lunch options throughout the week
Set the dinner table on prep days to support seamless evening flow
Kitchen cleanup after all meal prep and daily use
Maintain pantry, fridge, and freezer inventory; flag low or expiring items proactively
Maintain and update household grocery/supply list
Manage full family laundry: wash, fold, organize, and put away
Consistently rotate linens (sheets and towels)
Light ironing and steaming (minimal weekly needs, higher in winter)
Manage system for children's clothing: transition/store seasonal clothing and ongoing organization of outgrown items for donation of passing to younger siblings
Maintain an organized, functional laundry system that stays ahead of accumulation
Support wardrobe optimization: flag unworn items (6+ months) for donation or refresh
Daily reset of kitchen and shared living spaces (dishes, surfaces, light tidying)
Light vacuuming and upkeep of high-traffic areas
Maintain household organization systems and improve where needed
Prep home ahead of bi-weekly cleaning service visits
Seasonal decor transitions (holidays, bedding, household resets)
Pool-season support: restock towels, sunscreen, snacks; inflate floaties
Proactively handle small household tasks: replacing batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc
Care for indoor plants
Periodic deep cleaning of fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, baseboards, etc
Refresh humidifiers, air purifiers, and similar household systems
Organizational projects: closets, toys, gear, storage systems
Ongoing home efficiency improvements (systems thinking encouraged)
Maintain pantry, household supply, and consumable inventory awareness
Maintain and update a shared household supply and needs list, ensuring it stays current, accurate, and reflects real-time household usage
Manage Amazon, Target, and Sam’s Club ordering lists (family places orders)
Mail handling, package intake, and box breakdown
Gift shopping and gift wrapping (high volume during birthday seasons)
Return coordination and household errand support as needed
Maintain “nothing runs out unexpectedly” household standard
Backup support for school pickup/drop-off (as needed, not routine)
Occasional opportunities to provide childcare coverage for date nights (1–2x/month, arranged in advance)
Birthday party support: Wrapping and packaging
Support with invitations and party prep
Card/correspondence reminders and execution (family communication upkeep)
Create and maintain home maintenance log for service, repairs and replacements
Act as liaison with cleaning service (feedback, adjustments, communication)
Source and coordinate quotes for home projects (handyman, mulch, repairs, etc.)
Present vendor options for family approval
Coordinate scheduling and oversee execution of approved work
Proactive identification of home maintenance needs over time
Restock vehicles with snacks, diapers, clothing, sunscreen, activities
Maintain and clean car seats
Organize rotating snack/entertainment bins for car use
Maintain vehicle readiness and cleanliness (interior focus)