House Manager

Sage Haus•Seattle, WA

5d•$40 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The House Manager will help a busy Seattle household keep its home calm, organized, and ready for family life, guests, and frequent travel. The family includes a toddler, two cats, and indoor plants. Both parents work from home, so the role calls for an autonomous, professional, efficient, and unobtrusive household professional who can take ownership, work with minimal direction, and communicate clearly. The position is part-time for 12–15 hours per week, typically Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with occasional flexibility for evening babysitting approximately once per month. Compensation is $40–$43 per hour, depending on experience. The anticipated start date is ASAP. Duties include household organization and upkeep, shopping and errands, meal ingredient preparation, laundry, occasional backup childcare, cat and plant care, coordination with cleaning staff and vendors, and vehicle upkeep. Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS standard rate.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Be authorized to work in the United States.
Have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license; mileage reimbursement is provided at the IRS standard rate.
Be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including COVID-19, flu, and Tdap/whooping cough, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification before starting.
Be organized, proactive, self-directed, and able to take ownership of household tasks with minimal direction.
Communicate clearly and directly, handle feedback well, and work professionally and unobtrusively in a home where parents work and a toddler may be napping.
Be warm and comfortable with young children, pets, indoor plants, and a busy household.
Provide a short introductory letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information when applying.
Complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

Infant CPR experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems suited to an active family.
Perform daily household resets and prepare the home for scheduled cleaning visits; create punch lists for cleaning staff and ensure 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.
Complete recurring upkeep tasks, including 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; maintain 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 meal ingredients in batches once per week, focusing on dinner components and simple, efficient cooking; manage grocery ordering and put groceries away.
Clean and maintain the kitchen.
Wash, fold, and organize household laundry, including toddler laundry, following specified detergent and drying preferences.
Rotate sheets and towels weekly, launder floor mats weekly, and keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked.
Provide light backup childcare as needed, such as 30–60 minutes of coverage while a parent steps out; handle kid-related errands and occasional evening babysitting for date nights.
Support household calendar management, with responsibilities expected to expand as the family grows.
Feed the 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 robotic litter box by emptying its trash tray, and put away Chewy deliveries.
Clean out the refrigerator and remove expired food; complete organizational projects for toys, gear, and storage areas.
Coordinate with the cleaning service and create task lists for its staff.
Clean and organize the family vehicle after trips and coordinate a monthly car wash.
Research and coordinate repair quotes and liaise with the family's existing handyman contact.
Find and schedule seasonal vendors, including window cleaning approximately once per year; arborist coordination is a longer-term goal.
Maintain the outdoor courtyard, including bringing cushions inside when it rains and using an electric leaf blower to clear leaves.