House Manager

Sage Haus•St. Louis, MO

2d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

We’re a busy, loving household with two young children and five beloved pets. Both parents work full-time in office settings, which creates a need for reliable behind-the-scenes support to keep the home running smoothly. The household includes two dogs and three kittens who are fully part of daily life, making pets a thoughtful and integrated part of the role. A cleaning service visits every other Thursday, and the family highly values someone who can proactively manage day-to-day organization, tidying, and household systems between those visits. This includes maintaining order in high-traffic areas, as well as overseeing basic home upkeep and household supplies. The family appreciates a proactive approach, preferring action and good judgment over a long list of specific questions, and values someone who can anticipate needs, make decisions confidently, and keep things moving smoothly behind the scenes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating order, supporting family routines, and contributing to a warm, functional, and welcoming home environment.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Comfortable with dogs and cats
Proactive and independent, able to work behind the scenes with minimal supervision
Self-starter who sees what needs to be done and takes action without waiting for direction
Comfortable making judgment calls and prioritizing results over perfect processes
Understands that getting something mostly right is better than being stalled by perfectionism
An animal lover who is comfortable working around dogs and cats
Open to candidates with prior house management experience or strong transferable skills looking to grow
Resourceful, reliable, and ready to support a busy family in staying organized

Responsibilities

Create and maintain organization systems throughout the home, particularly in the mudroom, kitchen, and kids' playroom
Perform daily resets including light tidying, dishes, wiping surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
Prepare the home for the cleaning service (ideally Tuesday or Wednesday before their Thursday visit)
Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors as needed
Occasional seasonal swaps for kids' clothing and bedding
Occasional deep cleaning tasks such as baseboards, oven, and refrigerator
Clean and maintain humidifiers and air purifiers
Organize and rotate toys and activity gear
Support with one-off large clean-out and trash haul projects
Monitor household supplies and add items to the shared shopping list as you notice things running low
Bring packages inside the home
Chop fruits and vegetables purchased by the family for easy access throughout the week
Clean up after meal prep
Put away towels and bedding (family handles washing)
Keep laundry area tidy and well-stocked
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Let in scheduled repair or service professionals as needed
Monitor robotic litter boxes and alert family if they malfunction
Add pet supplies to the shared shopping list as needed
Follow household pet rules (keep bedroom doors closed, prevent cats from accessing the basement, be mindful when entering and exiting the home)