Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep support)

Sage Haus•Cos Cob, CT

1d•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

A family in Cos Cob, Connecticut, is seeking a long-term Household Manager & Family Assistant to help manage household operations and provide support during busy work periods or family travel. The family has two working parents and two young children, ages 1 and 3, who attend full-day care. The role focuses on meal preparation, organization, household logistics, and occasional childcare. The family values a calm, respectful, communicative and collaborative working relationship, and wants a trusted partner who can become part of the household’s daily rhythm. This is a part-time role for 25–35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a flexible daily schedule and mandatory coverage from 4:00–7:30 p.m. each day. The advertised compensation is $32–$38 per hour, and the start date is ASAP. Prior formal nanny or house manager experience is helpful but not required; the family emphasizes aptitude, reliability, initiative, follow-through, and fit. Applicants must provide an introduction letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information. The role requires a background check.

Requirements

Reliable transportation.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Highly organized, proactive, reliable, communicative, and detail-oriented, with initiative and follow-through.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple household priorities.
Comfortable asking questions and communicating effectively.
Calm, capable, warm, and comfortable around children; willing to provide occasional childcare support.
Interested in a long-term role and building a trusted working relationship with the family.
Submit a short introduction letter, updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.
Agree to a background check.

Nice To Haves

Up-to-date routine vaccinations, including flu vaccination (preferred).
Prior formal nanny or house manager experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks for adults and children, including approximately four weeknight dinners with leftovers.
Prepare lunches and batch-cook meals or meal components for the week; source simple, balanced, child-accessible recipes.
Shop for groceries and meal-related items, and clean and tidy the kitchen after preparation.
Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry; care for linens, restock supplies, and handle delicate items.
Create and maintain household organization systems for closets, storage, pantry, playroom, toys, and children’s clothing.
Tidy and reset rooms daily, maintain household neatness, and prepare the home for weekly cleaning services.
Manage seasonal swaps, prepare for family events, holidays, and guest stays, coordinate donations, and support travel packing and unpacking for the children.
Load and unload the dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas, and take out trash and recycling.
Track and restock household supplies, maintain running supply lists, and manage household orders.
Run errands such as grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping; handle packages, mail, deliveries, and box breakdown.
Schedule and supervise service providers; research and coordinate repairs, maintenance, quotes, and household services.
Oversee outdoor spaces and seasonal maintenance, assist with minor renovation or design projects, and track property systems and maintenance needs.
Conduct household walk-throughs to check upkeep, safety, and organization.
Perform occasional deep cleaning, maintain specific household zones, and clean frequently used appliances monthly.
Organize special projects such as toy storage, seasonal decorations, and gear rotation.
Provide light supervision and engage in playtime with the children; occasionally pick them up from daycare, typically around 5:00 p.m.
Assist with staggered bedtime routines and provide backup childcare as needed, with occasional babysitting or overnight support as trust develops.