Household Manager and Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Westlake, OH

36d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We're a busy and warm family of four looking for a Household Manager and Family Assistant to help manage our home. 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 household is active with young children and pets, and we're looking for someone who can roll with the energy and genuinely lighten the load. We value trust, good communication, and mutual respect, and are looking for a long-term relationship with our hire.

Requirements

Able to maintain a smoke-free environment.
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.
Comfortable working in a home with pets (two rescue dogs, one cat, and one fish).
Organized, proactive, and intuitive with the ability to take initiative.
Ability to understand household systems and contribute smart ideas.
Warm, friendly, and able to maintain professional boundaries.
Comfortable around pets and children, and conscious of age-appropriate conversations.
Confident, resourceful, and a genuine desire to become a trusted part of the household.
Clear and consistent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience navigating celiac disease or food allergies strongly preferred.
Annual flu vaccination preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate weekly meal planning and grocery orders, including processing produce from a CSA pickup.
Prep ingredients, batch-cook meals, and prepare school lunches and snacks, adhering to strict celiac/gluten-free protocols.
Manage all family laundry, including washing, folding, and putting away, and maintain linen rotation.
Perform daily resets and light tidying, prep the home for a biweekly cleaner, and complete seasonal swaps.
Support event and birthday planning, coordinate donation drop-offs, and assist with packing/unpacking for travel.
Handle ad hoc household tasks such as changing batteries and light bulbs.
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies, manage running lists, and handle household orders.
Run miscellaneous errands such as returns, gift shopping, and dry cleaning.
Open, unpack, and break down/recycle boxes.
Perform occasional deep cleans of appliances and organize specific areas like the garage and mudroom.
Tackle ongoing organizational projects and continue unpacking from a recent move.
Serve as backup for school/daycare pickups and drop-offs, and provide light backup childcare coverage.
Prep backpacks, clothing, snacks, and activity gear for children.
Schedule and track family vehicle maintenance, assist with fueling and cleaning, and track registration/insurance.
Research, coordinate, and oversee vendor needs, and handle seasonal outdoor maintenance.
Assist with travel logistics and transportation booking.
Support calendar management and coordinate appointments and event scheduling.