Part-Time House Manager—Cleveland

Sage Haus•Cleveland, OH

18d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Sage Haus is seeking a part-time House Manager to support an active family of four in Cleveland, Ohio. The role is focused on the flow and function of daily household life, taking ownership of household systems and routines while supporting two working parents and helping two school-age children build independence and practical skills. The family values initiative, discretion, warmth, adaptability, inclusivity, and consistent, friendly boundaries. The House Manager is expected to learn and follow the family’s preferences and systems, communicate openly, and support the children through responsibilities rather than simply doing tasks for them. The position is approximately 20 hours per week, with core hours around 2:00–7:00 PM Monday through Friday. Fridays are flexible based on weekly needs, earlier starts around 1:00 PM may be needed on errand or grocery days, and alternative summer hours will be discussed with the final candidate. The role includes school and activity transportation, after-school coaching and meal support, household organization and resets, laundry, errands, vendor coordination, and occasional deep cleaning and special projects. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour based on experience, as a W-2 employee. The desired start date is ASAP. A background check is required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in household management, as a family assistant, or in a similar professional role.
Reliable personal transportation; use of a family vehicle may be available as needed.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Up-to-date recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including standard recommended adult vaccinations, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Comfort driving minors, including participation in neighborhood carpools.
Self-starter who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and works without needing a task list or frequent check-ins.
Professional interest in pursuing household management as an intentional career path.
High emotional intelligence, including the ability to connect appropriately with tweens and respect family privacy and systems.
Coachability and openness to feedback; willingness to follow the family’s preferences and established ways of doing things.
Inclusive, adaptable, and open-minded approach aligned with the family’s values.
Ability to set firm but friendly boundaries with children and reinforce household rules consistently.
Enjoyment of helping children build practical skills and take ownership of everyday responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Seasonal flu vaccination is preferred.
COVID vaccination is preferred.
Experience or comfort with cooking and baking alongside children.
Initiative and a discerning eye for grocery produce quality.

Responsibilities

Provide school pickups and activity drop-offs and pickups; be present for the children’s arrival home on bus days.
Participate in neighborhood carpools as needed.
Guide and coach children through after-school routines, including backpack preparation, snacks, homework checks, laundry, and chores, while holding them accountable in a warm and consistent way.
Enforce household screen and device rules and established family guidelines.
Create, implement, and maintain organizational systems throughout the home, including seasonal projects in the garage, closets, mudroom, entryway, and sports equipment areas.
Perform daily household resets, including dishes, counters, surfaces, and tidying high-traffic areas.
Prepare the home ahead of house-cleaner visits.
Assist with dinner-party and guest preparation, holiday setup and takedown, and travel packing and unpacking.
Notice and report household issues and coordinate vendors or repair visits when the family is unavailable.
Complete light maintenance tasks as needed, such as replacing light bulbs and batteries and checking smoke detectors.
Manage and restock household supplies; maintain supply lists and subscriptions and, with time and trust, place orders independently.
Handle mail, packages, and box breakdown.
Run kid-related errands, such as obtaining sports gear and school supplies, as needed.
Prepare nutritious, filling after-school snacks and light meals for the children.
Collaborate on family dinner preparation in a way that involves and teaches the children.
Shop for groceries in person, with attention to produce quality and initiative in selecting items.
Manage the children’s laundry end-to-end, following family preferences for drying or hanging, folding, and putting items away; involve the children where possible while ensuring completion.
Assist with parents’ laundry as needed, handle dry-cleaner pickups and drop-offs, and keep laundry areas tidy and stocked.
Occasionally deep-clean areas such as the refrigerator, oven, and baseboards on a monthly or seasonal basis.
Complete organizational projects involving the pantry, sports equipment, gear, garage, and seasonal items.
Potentially support household projects during a planned renovation.
Be present for contractor and landscaper visits when the family is unavailable.
Coordinate repair scheduling and assist with research and coordination for the upcoming renovation as needed.