Household Manager and Family Assistant

Sage Haus • Houston, TX

20d • Onsite

About The Position

We are a welcoming and active family of four based in Houston’s West University area. Both parents are working professionals—one full-time outside the home and one part-time from a home office—and we are raising two energetic, curious boys. Our older son has neurodivergent needs; he participates in several weekly therapies and flourishes with calm, empathetic, and consistent support. Our younger son is in preschool and will transition to full days later in the school year. As our boys have grown, our household needs have evolved, and we are seeking someone who can blend thoughtful, engaging childcare with strong household management. With a twice-weekly housekeeper, weekly landscaper, and a roster of trusted vendors in place, this role focuses on coordination, follow-through, and ensuring the home runs smoothly every day. We value privacy and discretion; we take confidentiality seriously and expect the same from anyone joining our team. We are warm, collaborative, and treat our household staff as valued members of our extended family. If you are rooted in professionalism, respect, and a shared commitment to helping our home thrive, we’d love to meet you.

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; a dedicated family vehicle is provided for work use.
• Fragrance-free in the home.
• Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including flu and general immunizations), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
• Organized and proactive by nature, and able to read the room.
• Punctual and respect the natural rhythms of a household where someone is working from home with the door closed.
• Patience, calm energy, and genuine care with children.
• Empathy, flexibility, and a measured demeanor when interacting with children with neurodivergent needs.
• Safety-conscious: helmets, car seats, and pool supervision are non-negotiables.
• Encourage independence in children rather than doing everything for them.
• Communicate concisely.
• Model healthy habits around children without being rigid.
• Bring professionalism and discretion to everything you do.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Some familiarity with Montessori principles.

Responsibilities

• Afternoon pickup for younger son 3-4 days per week (school is approximately 5 minutes from home); pickup for older son up to 3 days per week (approximately 15 minutes from home)
• Transport children to and from activities including swim, after school activities, and the neighborhood parks
• Supervise and engage children during afternoon downtime - structured activities such as bike rides, crafts, or park outings preferred over unoccupied time
• Provide backup childcare and light supervision as needed
• Prepare and stock snacks; assist with school lunch prep
• Support morning routine prep as needed (backpacks, clothing, snacks)
• Manage family laundry as a daily priority: washing, drying, folding, and putting away
• Linen rotation and maintenance
• Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked
• Daily tidying and reset of common areas between housekeeper visits
• Prepare home for housekeeper days
• Packing and unpacking for family travel
• Coordinate donation drop-offs
• Indoor plant care
• Replace batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries as needed
• Refresh and reset garage, mudroom, and entry areas as needed
• Holiday support: Christmas card stuffing and addressing, gift wrapping coordination
• Handle majority of family’s grocery shopping needs based on a provided list of recipes and ingredients
• Meal prep assistance: washing and chopping produce, marinating proteins, and prepping some meal components ahead of time so the family can assemble easily
• School lunch prep and batch preparation as needed
• Kitchen clean-up and maintenance
• Inventory & Errands
• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
• Maintain and manage running household supply lists
• Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target)
• Handle returns, dry cleaning drop-off and pickup
• Gift shopping, hostess gifts, and seasonal purchases
• Mail and package handling; break down boxes after confirmed returns
• Two quality walks per week for the family dog
• Defrost and prepare food for daily meals
• Administer monthly flea, tick, and heartworm prevention medication
• Occasional vet drop-off as needed
• Maintain pet supplies; pick up treats from local pet bakery
• Fuel, clean, and organize the dedicated family vehicle
• Schedule oil changes and routine maintenance as needed
• Assist with tracking registration and tags
• Schedule and manage grill cleaning
• Schedule and manage routine appliance maintenance / cleaning
• Schedule and coordinate exterior window washing (twice per year, gutters included)
• Manage exterior holiday lighting installation and repairs
• Coordinate with general contractor and other vendors as needed
• Help oversee shared household calendar and vendor scheduling

Benefits

• Guaranteed pay during summer months when household responsibilities are reduced.
• Dedicated family vehicle for work use.
• Opportunity for additional optional evening or weekend hours for candidates interested in a fuller schedule.
• Warm, collaborative environment where household staff are treated as valued members of the extended family.

What This Job Offers

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