Household Manager and Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Westlake, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy and warm family of four looking for a Household Manager and Family Assistant to help manage our household. Both parents work full-time in demanding roles, and we need someone to help hold down the fort with care, initiative, and a sense of humor. Our two young children (6 and 3) and four pets (two dogs, one cat, and a fish) keep things lively. We recently moved into a new home and are still settling in. We need someone who genuinely wants to lighten the load, think and execute alongside us, and become a trusted part of our household. We are an open-minded family who welcomes all kinds of people and wants a long-term relationship built on trust, good communication, and mutual respect.

Requirements

Able to maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record.
Up to date on vaccinations, including Tdap and MMR.
Annual flu vaccination preferred.
Subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Organized, proactive, and intuitive.
Ability to notice what needs to happen before being asked and take initiative without needing step-by-step direction.
Ability to walk into a household, understand how it runs, respect existing systems, and add smart ideas.
Warm and friendly demeanor, with the ability to maintain professional boundaries.
Comfortable around pets and children.
Conscious of age-appropriate conversations in a home with young kids.
Confidence, resourcefulness, and genuine desire to become a trusted part of a household.
Clear and consistent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience navigating celiac disease or food allergies strongly preferred.
Comfortable working in a home with pets (two rescue dogs, one cat, and one fish).

Responsibilities

Coordinate weekly meal planning around a Friday CSA farm share pickup, including planning grocery orders and filling in gaps.
Prep ingredients and/or batch-cook two heat-ready meals per week plus leftovers.
Process produce (wash/chop) after CSA pickup.
Prepare school lunches and healthy snacks.
Follow strict celiac/gluten-free protocols, ensuring no cross-contamination.
Manage full family laundry: wash, fold, and put away.
Perform linen rotation and upkeep.
Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked.
Perform daily resets and light tidying (dishes, surfaces, high-traffic vacuuming, trash, toy pickup, etc.).
Prep home ahead of the biweekly cleaner.
Complete seasonal swaps (clothing, bedding, decor).
Support event and birthday planning as needed.
Coordinate donation drop-offs.
Help with packing and unpacking for travel.
Handle ad hoc household tasks (batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.).
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies; manage running lists and Alexa shopping list.
Manage household orders (Amazon, Walmart Plus, subscriptions); ensure items are received and put away.
Run miscellaneous errands as requested: returns, gift shopping, dry cleaning.
Open and unpack boxes and break them down/recycle.
Rotate through occasional deep cleans: fridge, oven, baseboards.
Refresh and organize garage, mudroom, and entryway.
Tackle ongoing organizational projects throughout the home, including continuing to unpack from recent move.
Serve as third-string backup for school and daycare pickups and drop-offs when needed.
Provide light backup childcare coverage on an as-needed basis.
Prep backpacks, clothing, snacks, and activity gear.
Schedule and track family vehicle maintenance.
Assist with fueling, cleaning, and organizing vehicles.
Track registration and insurance reminders.
Research, coordinate, and oversee one-off vendor needs (plumbing, electrical, etc.); scope and manage as needed.
Handle seasonal outdoor maintenance: shovel front walkway, sweep back deck and patio, etc.
Assist with travel logistics and transportation booking on an ad hoc basis.
Support calendar management across Skylight and iPhone calendars.
Coordinate appointments and event scheduling as needed.