House Manager with Childcare Support

Sage Haus•Brooklyn, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A Brooklyn family with two working parents and two young children is seeking a proactive, highly organized House Manager who can help make their home more organized and easier to manage. The role combines household management and organization with Saturday morning childcare support. The House Manager will build practical systems for household spaces and supplies, keep track of errands and appointments, anticipate upcoming family needs, and help household routines run smoothly. The position involves working independently while collaborating respectfully with the family’s nanny, house cleaner, meal prep cook, and other household support. The successful candidate will take ownership of household organization without disrupting the nanny’s routines, communicate clearly, exercise good judgment, and use quieter periods productively for household projects. The position is part-time for 10–15 hours per week, with 10 hours guaranteed. Additional hours may be available for initial organization projects and as family needs evolve. The schedule includes Saturday from 7:00–10:00 AM and one weekday, preferably Tuesday through Thursday. Compensation is $35–$40 per hour based on experience. The start date is ASAP. A background check is required.

Requirements

Previous professional house manager experience.
Proven experience managing and organizing a private household.
Maintain a smoke-free and fragrance-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable transportation.
Must be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including standard vaccinations required for U.S. residency, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Highly organized, tech-savvy, proactive, and able to prioritize and follow through independently.
Able to work independently while collaborating respectfully with the nanny and other household support.
Comfortable using household accounts and technology, researching purchases, and setting up devices or systems when needed.
Able to communicate clearly and use good judgment about when to act and when to check in.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Provide childcare on Saturday mornings from 7:00–10:00 AM.
Handle child-related errands, such as gift shopping.
Create and maintain household organization systems.
Manage seasonal clothing swaps and organize or rotate toys, the playroom, closets, and other household spaces.
Pack and unpack the children’s belongings for travel as needed.
Care for indoor plants and change batteries, including smoke detector batteries, as needed.
Coordinate occasional deep-cleaning projects with cleaners, such as cleaning the fridge, oven, and baseboards.
Refresh and reorganize the playroom, children’s closets, and multipurpose office space; complete organization projects such as organizing toys and the medicine cabinet.
Restock the pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies; remove expired items and maintain household supply lists.
Manage household orders and subscriptions, including Amazon and FreshDirect, and check inventory to avoid duplicate purchases.
Handle returns, package follow-up, dry cleaning, and household staff cash pickups as needed.
Improve clothing-storage systems, put away laundry as needed, and maintain tidy, well-stocked laundry areas.
Schedule and track vehicle maintenance, clean and organize family vehicles, and track vehicle registration.
Establish and maintain a shared family calendar system, such as Skylight, to coordinate schedules, appointments, and activities.
Schedule and coordinate appointments, activities, and camp enrollment.
Anticipate family needs and transitions; research and assist with purchases such as car seats and other children’s gear.
Assist with technology purchases and setup, including phone upgrades and a personal computer.
Assist with communication with the existing cleaners and meal prep cook as needed.