House Manager

Sage Haus•Seattle, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time House Manager is sought for a creative, busy household in Seattle, Washington. The role is 12–15 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with occasional flexibility for evening babysitting, approximately once per month. Compensation is $40–$43 per hour depending on experience, and the start date is ASAP. The House Manager will independently keep the home organized, calm, and ready for daily life, guests, and travel. The household includes a toddler, two cats, and indoor plants. Both parents work from home, so the successful candidate should be proactive, discreet, comfortable working around people and a napping toddler, and able to take ownership without constant direction. The position covers household organization and light maintenance, errands and inventory, grocery and meal-preparation support, laundry and linens, occasional backup childcare, pet and plant care, deep-cleaning projects, vehicle upkeep, and vendor and property coordination. The role also includes occasional evening babysitting and some child-related errands. Applicants must maintain a smoke-free environment, be authorized to work in the United States, and have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS standard rate. Candidates must be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC guidelines, including COVID-19, flu, and Tdap/whooping cough, subject to applicable legal accommodations. CPR and First Aid certification is required, or the candidate must be willing to obtain it before starting; infant CPR experience is highly valued. A background check is required.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC guidelines, including COVID-19, flu, and Tdap/whooping cough, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Must be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification before starting.
Must provide an updated resume, a short introductory letter, and three professional references with contact information when applying.
Must complete a background check.
Should be an organized, proactive household professional able to work autonomously and take ownership of the home environment.
Should communicate clearly and directly, handle feedback well, and know when to ask for input.
Should work efficiently and unobtrusively around parents working from home and a toddler who may be napping.
Should be warm with young children while maintaining professional boundaries.
Should be comfortable with pets, plants, and a busy household.
Should be able to manage household systems and tasks without constant direction.

Nice To Haves

Infant CPR experience is highly valued.
Seasoned household-professional experience and the ability to establish durable household systems are sought.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems suited to an active family.
Perform daily home resets and prepare the home for scheduled cleaning visits, including preparing punch lists and ensuring tasks are completed.
Handle light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas; load and unload the dishwasher daily.
Manage seasonal clothing, décor, and bedding swaps; coordinate donation drop-offs; and prepare the home for guests and holidays.
Pack and unpack for family travel.
Water indoor plants weekly according to the Planta app schedule.
Manage recurring upkeep tasks such as charging cat toys, refilling humidifiers, and replacing air-purifier filters approximately every two months.
Maintain and refresh the entry and foyer area.
Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies; manage supply lists and place orders through Amazon Fresh, Costco, and Target.
Manage recurring pet-supply subscriptions, put supplies away, handle Amazon returns, and break down boxes.
Prepare batch ingredients once per week, focusing on dinner components and simple, efficient cooking that fits alongside other tasks.
Manage grocery ordering and put groceries away, primarily through Amazon Fresh, and track restocking needs.
Clean and maintain the kitchen.
Wash, fold, and organize household laundry, including toddler laundry, following the family's detergent and drying preferences.
Rotate sheets and towels weekly, launder floor mats weekly, and keep laundry areas tidy and stocked.
Provide light backup childcare as needed, such as 30–60 minutes of coverage while a parent steps out; handle child-related errands; and provide occasional evening babysitting for date nights, approximately once per month.
Support household calendar management.
Feed cats wet food three times daily when present and clean food bowls after each meal.
Replace the cat water filter approximately monthly, restock litter, maintain the robot litter box by emptying its trash tray, and put away Chewy deliveries.
Clean out the refrigerator and remove expired food; undertake organization projects for toys, gear, and storage areas.
Coordinate with the cleaning service and create task lists for it.
Clean and organize the family vehicle after trips and coordinate a monthly car wash.
Research and coordinate repair quotes and communicate with the household's existing handyman contact.
Find and schedule seasonal vendors, including window cleaning approximately once per year, and coordinate with an arborist as a longer-term goal.
Maintain the outdoor courtyard, including bringing cushions inside when it rains and using an electric leaf blower to clear leaves.