Household Manager / Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Altamonte Springs, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy, active family seeking a reliable and proactive Household Manager / Family Assistant to help keep our household running smoothly. This part-time role involves managing meal preparation, laundry, household organization, pet care, errands, and administrative support. The ideal candidate is organized, solutions-oriented, and takes pride in creating a calm and orderly home environment. This position offers a structured schedule and competitive compensation with mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation required.
Fragrance-free.
Comfortable in a home with a small dog.
Awareness of and comfort with a closed-circuit security system that records throughout the home.
Honesty, reliability, and a calm presence.
Ability to bring order to chaos without adding to it.
Love of routine, order, and a home that runs on calm.
Proactive and solutions-oriented.
Takes genuine pride in keeping a household running at a high level.
Does not need to be told what to do twice and does not wait to be asked.
Dependable.
Brings a warm, professional presence with appropriate boundaries.
Communicates with clarity and follows through with consistency.
Understands that reliability is the foundation of the role.
Finds genuine satisfaction in creating structure and calm for a busy household.

Nice To Haves

Experience with meal prep for specific dietary preferences (clean, organic, zero sugar, low-processed, high protein, low dairy and gluten).
Experience with organizational systems and projects.
Experience with seasonal decor and holiday decorating.
Experience with pet care, including administering medication.
Experience with vehicle upkeep.
Experience with administrative tasks such as expense tracking and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

Prep healthy, grab-and-go lunches for the working parent 2 times per week.
Prep dinner components 3 to 4 times per week, including marinating proteins, chopping vegetables, and executing simple complete dishes.
Prepare healthy snacks, especially washed and cut fruit and vegetables for children.
Grocery shopping following the family's dietary preferences.
Kitchen cleanup and ongoing maintenance.
Wash, fold, and organize family laundry and linens.
Return laundered items to correct locations following the existing closet system.
Ironing and steaming as needed; manage special garment care.
Manage dry cleaning drop-off and pick-up, including hanger management.
Maintain a well-stocked and tidy laundry area.
Perform daily resets to keep high-traffic areas tidy and livable, including dishes, surfaces, and light toy pickup.
Prepare the home for the weekly cleaning crew.
Refresh high-clutter zones including the garage, mudroom, entryway, and dining table.
Maintain and refine existing organizational systems; take on organizational projects as needed.
Perform seasonal clothing, decor, and bedding swaps; holiday and themed event decorating.
Coordinate donation drop-offs; support event, holiday, and guest preparation.
Support packing and unpacking for family travel.
Trash removal twice per week.
Indoor plant watering and basic care.
Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors as needed.
Perform outdoor maintenance as needed, including wiping down patio furniture and cleaning the grill.
Maintain pool area awareness and basic upkeep as needed.
Provide short walks (10 to 15 minutes) for the family's small senior dog on scheduled work days.
Feed the dog once daily on scheduled work days.
Schedule and coordinate veterinary and grooming appointments.
Administer medications as directed.
Maintain pet supplies.
Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies; manage running supply lists.
Handle returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, and mail and package management.
Break down boxes and manage recycling.
Perform occasional errands as needed.
Fueling, cleaning, and organizing the family vehicle on a weekly basis.
Provide light supervision as backup to the au pair when hour restrictions apply.
Handle kid-related errands as needed.
Oversee and coordinate occasional deep-clean tasks such as fridge, oven, and baseboard cleaning.
Clean humidifiers and air purifiers as needed.
Take on organizational and refresh projects as assigned.
Maintain awareness of the family calendar to plan around the household schedule and stay ahead of needs.
Track receipts and household expenses incurred in the role.
Coordinate event and appointment logistics such as children's celebrations and vendor scheduling.
Research and coordinate vendors for home repairs and quotes as needed.