Household Manager and Personal Assistant

Sage Haus•McLean, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a close-knit, fast-moving household built around a single working parent with a demanding career and a daughter who is deeply passionate about her sport. Our days are full, our calendar is complex, and we thrive on momentum. We're the kind of home where someone is always coming or going, logistics are constantly in motion, and the small details matter because they keep everything else functioning well. We genuinely love our home and want it to feel like a calm, organized sanctuary even when life is anything but. Our household includes a bright, self-sufficient teenager who is homeschooled and trains competitively, a tiny but spirited pup who is the heart of the home, and a parent who travels frequently for work and family commitments. We also have extended family nearby who are a regular part of our lives. We are a warm, open, and welcoming household, and we are looking for someone who will feel at home here and grow with us, ideally for years to come. We are preparing for a home purchase and move later this year, which will make this role an exciting opportunity to help shape something new from the ground up.

Requirements

Reliable, personal transportation (mileage reimbursement provided)
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Maintain a smoke-free environment
Comfortable around animals (we have one small dog)

Nice To Haves

Ideally for years to come
Someone who will feel at home here and grow with us
Someone who genuinely loves making a home run beautifully
You don't wait to be told what needs doing, you look around and see it
You take pride in the details, whether that's rotating the pantry so nothing expires unnoticed, keeping the fridge from becoming a mystery, or making sure the guest room is always fresh and ready
Organized by nature and bring that energy to every corner of the home
The kind of person who, when the family is away, keeps things humming without needing to be checked in on, because the household is in good hands
Comfortable with the administrative and logistical side of this role
Keeping a complicated family calendar up to date, coordinating travel details, scheduling home and vehicle maintenance, and managing the flow of a busy household are tasks you handle with ease and even enjoy
Communicate openly, speak up if something isn't working, and thrive in an environment where you're trusted to get things done your way
At ease around a busy teenager, unbothered by a small dog with big energy, and genuinely comfortable in a diverse, inclusive household
This isn't just a job to you. It's a role you can grow into and make your own.

Responsibilities

Help manage and assist with family's complex schedule, including coordinating family travel with work travel, competition travel, and personal commitments
Coordinate travel logistics including transportation arrangements, parking, and dog boarding
Manage vendor scheduling and payment as needed
Following an upcoming move, coordinate repairs, quotes, and new home setup
Create and maintain household organization systems
Perform daily resets and prepare the home for biweekly cleaners
Manage seasonal swaps (clothing, decor, linens)
Coordinate donation drop-offs, estate clean outs, and potential resale of items
Manage routine maintenance tasks such as changing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors
Indoor plant care as needed
Provide packing and unpacking support for multiple trips per month
Wash, fold, and organize household laundry
Assist teenager with establishing and following a laundry routine
Rotate linens and towels on a weekly basis
Ironing and steaming as needed
Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas
Collaboration with family on weekly meal planning
Meal prep, including chopping vegetables, preparing recipe ingredients, and providing sous-chef-style support for approximately 3 dinners per week
Assist with grocery shopping as needed
Kitchen cleanup after meal prep and maintain kitchen tidiness
Manage subscription orders and household supply lists
Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies proactively
Assist with routine errands, such as returns, donation drop-offs, and dry cleaning as needed
Assist with mail and package handling
Walking the dog once per day, approximately 15 minutes, during work hours
Assist with scheduling vet and grooming appointments
Bringing the dog to appointments as needed
Administer monthly medication and maintain pet supply inventory
Light adult presence when parent travels (childcare not required; teenager is independent and drives to their own appointments)
Manage household tasks, such as light tidying, dishes, and laundry while parent is away on business
Occasional deep cleans of refrigerator, pantry, and storage areas
Assist with upcoming home move: organizing, packing, donating, and settling into the new property
Research and coordinate vendors for property maintenance upon move to new home
Schedule and coordinate maintenance for two family vehicles
Assist with drop-off and pick-up for service appointments as needed
Track registration, insurance renewal dates, and routine maintenance reminders