Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Port Washington, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We're a warm family of 4, navigating the rewarding, and often busy, years of raising our middle-school aged children. Between school, activities, appointments, homework, and the everyday logistics that come with family life, our days move quickly. Our goal isn't to keep up with the chaos—it's to create a home that feels calm, organized, welcoming, and intentionally cared for. As our children are becoming more independent, we've realized that what our family needs today is a deeper level of organization and logistical management. We're looking for someone who thrives in a true Household Manager & Family Assistant role—someone who enjoys creating the structure and support that allows a family to spend less time managing life and more time enjoying it. This position is about much more than completing household tasks. It's about becoming a trusted partner who takes ownership of the daily rhythm of the home. You'll help create smooth afternoons by preparing healthy meals and snacks before everyone arrives home, ensuring backpacks are unpacked, homework routines begin on the right foot, and evenings feel less rushed. You'll oversee laundry from start to finish, maintain organized closets and shared spaces, replenish household supplies before they run out, coordinate errands, and complete the countless small tasks that keep a household operating seamlessly. The ideal candidate finds genuine fulfillment in this work. You enjoy bringing order where others see overwhelm, creating systems that make life easier, and anticipating needs before they're voiced. Your work allows parents to be more present with their children, reduces the mental load that comes with running a busy household, and creates an environment where everyone feels supported. We value initiative, kindness, professionalism, and long-term relationships, and we're excited to welcome someone who takes pride in making a meaningful difference every single day.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
Reliable personal transportation required.
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, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Basic knowledge of CPR and First Aid required.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Responsibilities

Reinforce family expectations (screen/phone time expectations)
Create and/or Maintain household organization systems
Daily resets and prep home for cleaners (Bi-weekly)
Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Event/holiday/guest prep
Packing/unpacking for travel-help kids to organize
School/activity pickups and drop-offs
Homework structure and supervision
Light supervision and backup childcare as needed
Kid-related errands, including spirit day items, and back-to-school needs
Guide kids toward responsibility and involve them -- helping them organize backpacks, stay on top of their own tasks, and learn to pack for trips themselves
Prepare healthy after-school snacks: smoothies, cut fruits and vegetables
Cook simple, fresh dinners for the children
Grocery runs for missing items from nearby stores; not a full weekly shop
Kitchen clean-up and maintenance throughout the day
Folding and putting away laundry (washing handled separately)
Linen rotation-beds and towels
Ironing and steaming for items that require it
Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area
Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
Maintain running household supply list and restock as needed
Returns, dry cleaning drop-off and pickup, gift shopping
Mail and package handling
Occasional targeted deep cleans: refrigerator, oven, baseboards
Seasonal organizational projects: kids' clothing, closets, gear
Mudroom and cubby refresh as needed throughout the year
Calendar management using Skylight app to coordinate household and family schedules
Event and appointment coordination: haircuts, medical appointments, back-to-school logistics, etc.
Track spending and receipts for reimbursement
Travel logistics support (visas, itineraries) in coordination with the family's travel agent
Fuel, clean, and organize car
Schedule seasonal maintenance
Track registration and insurance renewal
Oversee cleaners/contractors/landscapers