Part-Time House Manager—Cleveland

Sage Haus•Cleveland, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

A long-term, part-time household management role supporting an active family of four in Cleveland. The House Manager will help keep daily household life organized and running smoothly while supporting two school-age children and the family’s weekday needs. The family values initiative, discretion, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a warm but consistent approach to helping children build independence and take responsibility for their own tasks. The role includes school and activity transportation, after-school guidance, household organization and resets, supply and errand management, meal and snack preparation, laundry, occasional deep cleaning, and oversight of vendors and property needs. The House Manager will also assist with hosting, holidays, travel preparation, seasonal organization projects, and potentially research and coordination related to a planned renovation. A biweekly house cleaner is already in place. The position is approximately 20 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday from about 2:00 to 7:00 PM. Fridays are flexible based on weekly needs, and earlier starts around 1:00 PM may be needed for errands or grocery shopping. Alternative summer hours will be discussed with the selected candidate. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour based on experience, as a W-2 employee. The 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.
Be up to date on 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.
Be authorized to work in the United States.
Be comfortable driving minors, including participating in neighborhood carpools.
Submit a short introductory letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with names, relationship to the candidate, and contact information.
Pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations are preferred.
Experience or interest in household management as an intentional professional career path.
Ability to support children in learning practical skills and taking ownership of their responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Drive children to school pickups and activity drop-offs and pickups; typical departure is around 2:45 PM, and be present for children arriving home on bus days.
Participate in neighborhood carpools as needed.
Guide and coach children through after-school responsibilities, including backpack preparation, snacks, homework checks, laundry, and chores; reinforce expectations consistently and warmly.
Enforce household screen and device rules and established family guidelines.
Create, implement, and maintain organizational systems throughout the home, including seasonal projects involving the garage, closets, mudroom, entryway, and sports equipment.
Complete daily household resets, including dishes, counters, surfaces, and tidying high-traffic areas.
Prepare the home for 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.
Perform light maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs and batteries and checking smoke detectors.
Manage and restock household supplies, maintain supply lists and subscriptions, handle mail and packages, and break down boxes.
Run errands, including kid-related errands and potentially errands before the home shift.
Prepare nutritious after-school snacks and light meals for the children and collaborate on family dinner preparation in ways that involve and teach them.
Grocery shop in person, with attention to produce quality and initiative in selecting items.
Manage the children’s laundry from washing through putting away, following family preferences for drying or hanging; involve the children where possible while taking ownership of completion.
Assist with parents’ laundry as needed, handle dry-cleaner pickups and drop-offs, and maintain tidy, well-stocked laundry areas.
Perform occasional monthly or seasonal deep cleaning, such as cleaning the fridge, oven, and baseboards.
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 renovation research and coordination as needed.