Part-Time | Household Manager / Family Assistant (With Focus on Meal Preparation)

Sage Haus•Mobile, AL

118d•Onsite

About The Position

A Mobile, Alabama family of four is seeking a dependable, proactive Household Manager / Family Assistant to help create a calm, organized home and make everyday family life easier. The role focuses on meal planning and preparation, household organization, laundry, errands, family support, and coordinating household vendors. The family is looking for a trusted professional who takes ownership, notices needs before being asked, communicates openly, and works independently with a steady, thoughtful presence. The position is part-time for 15 hours per week, scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Compensation is $28 per hour, and the start date is ASAP. The home has two teenagers and dogs. The role includes preparing lunch and dinner each workday, following dietary preferences, and handling a range of household and family-support tasks.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation is required; mileage reimbursement is provided.
Must be fragrance-free.
CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
Vaccinations (general, COVID, and flu).
Be efficient and professional, attentive, proactive, organized, self-starting, dependable, honest, calm, and intuitive.
Be comfortable cooking with whole, organic foods, planning weekly menus, and developing fresh recipe ideas.

Responsibilities

Plan weekly menus and provide recipe options for family review.
Prepare one lunch and one dinner each workday, packaged and ready to heat.
Put away and organize Instacart orders.
Follow household dietary preferences, including kid-friendly, gluten-free, high-protein, whole organic foods.
Keep the kitchen clean and organized during and after cooking.
Occasionally handle school or appointment drop-offs and pickups.
Prepare backpacks, clothing, and snacks for school days and complete kid-related errands.
Learn and maintain established household organization systems in coordination with the organizer.
Perform daily resets, focusing on the kitchen and laundry room hub.
Handle light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Prepare the home before scheduled cleaning days.
Manage seasonal décor changes and prepare for events, guests, and family travel.
Pack and unpack for travel.
Care for indoor plants.
Handle general upkeep, including replacing batteries, light bulbs, air filters, and smoke detector batteries as needed.
Gather, wash, fold, and put away clothing and towels.
Iron and steam uniforms or work clothes as needed and keep the laundry area tidy and stocked.
Maintain household supply lists and put away and organize deliveries.
Handle returns, dry-cleaning drop-offs, and occasional gift shopping.
Manage mail and packages and break down and recycle boxes.
Clean out the refrigerator weekly and refresh household drop zones.
Clean humidifiers and air purifiers and replace air filters.
Assist with organizational projects involving the pantry, closets, garage art area, and gear storage.
Feed, walk, or let out the dogs as needed; maintain pet supplies and occasionally pick up food from the vet.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the housekeeper, landscaper, and contractors.
Coordinate repair quotes and follow up on maintenance needs as needed.
Manage outdoor spaces, including the courtyard and backyard.
Fuel or clean the family vehicle as needed.
Maintain the household calendar, including school schedules, vendor appointments, and maintenance needs.
Track receipts and household errand expenses for budgeting purposes.