Part-Time House Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Rocky River, OH

1d•$37 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy, warm, and active family with five children and a sixth on the way. Our home is full of energy, laughter, and a whole lot of moving parts. The older kids are involved in swim, sports, and after-school activities, while the younger ones keep the daytime hours equally full. Our family dog rounds out the household and is friendly, sweet, and great with kids. One parent is home full-time managing the household, children's schedules, therapies, school pickups, and everything in between. The other leads a company and works in the office most of the week, traveling occasionally. While we have a wonderful part-time nanny and a cleaning team already in place, we are growing and the daily load has grown with us. We are looking for someone who can step in and help bring order, consistency, and calm to what can sometimes feel like a beautifully chaotic household. Our goal with this hire is simple: we want to spend more time being present with our kids, not buried in the task list. We are looking for someone who gets that, someone who takes pride in this kind of work, loves being around kids, and sees supporting a family as something meaningful.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Reliable personal transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record (mileage reimbursed)
Comfort and prior experience working with children of varying ages, including infants and toddlers
Up to date on Tdap and MMR vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, subject to applicable legal accommodations

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification preferred (or willing to obtain prior to start date)

Responsibilities

Sort and stain-treat clothing before sending out to laundry service 1-2 times per week
Receive laundered items and put away in an organized system
Manage linen rotation: wash, organize, and maintain regular cadence for towels and bedding, especially children's beds
Wash, fold, and organize occasional small in-home loads (sleep sacks, pajamas, and similar items)
Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas
Create and maintain household organizational systems that can evolve as family needs change
Daily resets and light tidying: dishes, surfaces, high-traffic vacuuming, trash, toy pickup
Own the mudroom: keep it sorted, cleaned, vacuumed with wet vac, and mini fridge restocked
Manage garage space: weekly reset, ensure children's bikes and gear are properly stored
Prep home for weekly cleaning team visits
Complete a dedicated organizational project each week (closets, toy storage, activity gear, etc.)
Manage seasonal clothing swaps and rotations, particularly for the boys (all close in size, clothing is passed down regularly)
Coordinate donation drop-offs
Proactively change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors as needed
Be on-site point of contact for vendors and service providers
Manage household supply lists in collaboration with the family; place orders (Costco, Heinen’s, and Target) or add to shared list proactively before essential items run low
Unpack orders and restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies throughout the home
Handle miscellaneous errands: returns, exchanges, occasional dry cleaning, and gift shopping as needed
Break down boxes for recycling
Monitor and bring in packages when family is away
Pack school lunches and snacks for the following day
Help with occasional ingredient prep for dinners or monitor items in the oven as requested
Process produce upon arrival (wash, cut, and store) for easy snacking
Deep clean refrigerator weekly, being mindful to clear out expired or unused food
Be mindful of dietary preferences: one parent is vegetarian, the rest of the family is not
Maintain tidy and organized kitchen space
Provide light afternoon supervision (e.g. take a child for a walk during homework time as needed or stay with napping children while parent runs errands)
Serve as a flexible, second set of hands as the family welcomes a new baby in the fall
Available for occasional date night childcare based on candidate availability
Prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks for school and activities
Provide backup drop-off or pickup support on a rare basis
Identify other deep cleaning needs (oven, baseboards) and flag for cleaning team or handle during downtime
Manage outdoor seasonal transitions: bring out and clean kids' toys and gear at the start of each season, put away and store at the end
Add scoop of food a few times per week (dog free-feeds) and refresh water daily
Let dog in and out of fenced yard as needed
Monitor and reorder pet food and supplies when running low
Maintain awareness of the household calendar via the Skylight display; proactively track upcoming activities, appointments, and needs and plan accordingly
Track receipts and expenses related to on-the-job purchases