House Manager & Family Assistant (with meal prep support)

Sage Haus•Herndon, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy family of four, with two young children (ages 4 and 1) and a friendly Sheepadoodle. We are looking for someone who feels like a natural fit for our family, bringing a sense of order and calm to our home. We value warmth, reliability, and clear communication and hope to find someone who is self-driven and proactive. We want someone who can anticipate needs and take initiative with confidence and care. Whether it's tidying up after the day's activities or preparing healthy meals, our ideal candidate will help keep things running smoothly, ensuring we can focus more on enjoying family time. We believe in fostering a supportive and balanced environment where everyone feels at ease. The right person will be a positive presence in our home, contributing to a warm, organized, and stress-free atmosphere where we can all thrive.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation for commute to work
Vaccinations (general)
Legally authorized to work in the US
Highly organized, proactive, and thrives on creating structure
Takes charge, spotting what needs to be done and tackling it without hesitation
Ensures home remains efficient, well-maintained, and welcoming
Takes full ownership of responsibilities, seeing tasks through from start to finish with confidence and care
Enjoys creating and maintaining systems that keep everything in place
Attention to detail
Warm, positive energy
Strong communicator
Experience in organizing and tidying
Experience in meal prep
Experience in managing household tasks efficiently
Proactive, self-directed work style

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems
Daily resets and prep home for cleaners (1x weekly, Tuesdays)
Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
Occasional event/holiday/guest prep
Unpacking for travel
Change water for flowers as needed
Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.
Prep healthy meals (3-4x weekly) and snacks (e.g., rinsed and sliced fruits & vegetables)
Prep simple lunches for adults (3-4x weekly)
Contribute to grocery list for prepped meals
Follow dietary needs/preferences (tree nut allergy, overall healthy diet)
Kitchen clean-up and maintenance
Wash/fold/organize laundry
Ironing/steaming and special garment care
Linen rotation (hand towels)
Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas
Manage running household supply lists
Breakdown boxes, bringing in packages
Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
Refresh garage/mudroom/entry
Organizational projects (toys/playroom, kids rooms, gear)
Walking the dog (1x daily 10-15 minutes)
Feeding as needed
Oversee cleaners/contractors/landscapers/vendors as needed
Awareness of family calendars (including household schedules)