Household and Executive Operations Manager

Sage Haus • Kansas City, MO

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are a busy, entrepreneurial family of six seeking a steady, capable Household and Executive Operations Manager to help make the day-to-day feel smoother and more manageable. This role is designed to be flexible and autonomous, with work potentially taking place in our home, business offices, another suitable workspace, or remotely. We value clear boundaries, thoughtful use of time, and are looking for someone who can exercise good judgment about where each task is best completed. The primary responsibility is helping the family, household, and businesses run smoothly, with priorities evolving weekly. Success is measured by using sound judgment to determine where support is most valuable, creating helpful systems, improving processes, and quietly solving problems. Trust, flexibility, discretion, and strong communication are essential.

Requirements

• Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable personal transportation required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Occasional overnight stays (a few times per year) required, compensated at an additional rate.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexibility.
• Discretion.
• Trustworthiness.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to work independently and alongside the family.
• Basic cooking experience required.

Nice To Haves

• An operator mentality—someone who sees the bigger picture, takes responsibility for outcomes, and approaches the household with thoughtfulness and care.
• Someone who naturally notices what needs attention, anticipates what may be coming next, and takes thoughtful action.
• Enjoys creating helpful systems, improving processes, and quietly solving problems before they become disruptions.
• Genuinely enjoys making life easier for others and brings care to responsibilities of every size.
• Comfortable working both independently and alongside the family.
• Service-minded.
• Proactive.
• Forward-thinking.
• Ownership-minded.
• Systems-oriented.
• Independent.
• Resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Household Organization & Maintenance: Maintain existing organizational systems, suggest improvements, perform daily resets, provide packing/unpacking support for travel, coordinate seasonal swaps, manage donation drop-offs, handle holiday/birthday/guest prep, organize mudroom/entryway/garage, complete seasonal organizational projects, maintain and clean humidifiers/air purifiers, replace batteries/light bulbs/smoke detectors, and create maintenance lists for the handyman.
• Family Support: Provide school pick-ups/drop-offs, offer light supervision and backup childcare, prep backpacks/clothing/snacks, handle kid-related errands, and support children in building independence with chores.
• Administrative & Personal Assistant Support: Manage the family calendar, provide light travel planning, assist with event coordination, support bi-weekly payroll for business employees, and provide hands-on support with business-related projects.
• Inventory & Errands: Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies, manage household subscriptions/orders, handle returns/dry cleaning/gift shopping, sort mail/packages, pick up weekly flowers for offsite office, and stock offsite office pantry.
• Meal Support: Prep healthy lunches for adults and daily school lunches for kids, perform grocery shopping according to family dietary preferences, and maintain a clean/organized kitchen.
• Laundry & Linens: Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry, deferring to children's laundry responsibilities when they are home, and communicate status updates.
• Deep Cleaning & Special Projects: Source and manage specialist deep-clean crews, complete deeper quarterly cleaning/organizational refreshes of specific areas, and complete quarterly seasonal organization projects.
• Vendor & Property Oversight: Oversee existing vendors (housekeeper, landscaper, handyman), create/manage task lists for the handyman, conduct seasonal property walkthroughs, research/coordinate repair quotes, and manage tidiness of outdoor spaces.
• Vehicle Upkeep: Schedule/coordinate routine maintenance, keep vehicles fueled/cleaned/organized, and track registration/insurance.
• Pet Care: Coordinate with Rover for boarding, schedule grooming/veterinary appointments, and maintain pet supply inventory/administer medications.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO and/or paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Separate compensation for hours worked beyond 40 in a week and for overnight support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed