Household Manager / Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Blue Mounds, WI

5d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time Household Manager / Family Assistant role supporting a couple who work from home and live on a 45-acre hobby farm in southern Wisconsin. The position provides consistent household and property support in a home with two large dogs, two horses, and barn cats. The family is seeking someone who works independently, communicates well, adapts to changing priorities, and takes pride in keeping the household organized and running smoothly. The position is scheduled for two days per week, approximately 6–8 hours per day, totaling 12–16 hours weekly, with potential to grow to 18–24 hours. Core hours and specific days will be confirmed with the family. Additional work may be available for someone comfortable with, or willing to learn, occasional horse-stall or paddock cleaning and other barn projects. Compensation is $28–$32 per hour, commensurate with experience, and the start date is ASAP.

Requirements

Comfort working on a large farm property with multiple animals, including horses, large dogs, and barn cats.
Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs and move across uneven terrain throughout the day.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed for limited periods.
Must be fragrance-free while working in the home.
Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation.
Must be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including Tdap, MMR, seasonal influenza, and COVID-19, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Warm, grounded, flexible, and comfortable with varied work and changing plans.
Organized and proactive, able to notice and address tasks without being asked.
Able to work independently with minimal guidance while remaining communicative.
Friendly and personable, comfortable working alongside people in their home and able to read the room.
Respectful of others' schedules and able to maintain a calm, can-do attitude.
Takes pride in keeping a household running smoothly and is excited to try new tasks and grow in the position.

Nice To Haves

Comfort with or willingness to learn occasional horse-stall and paddock cleaning and other barn-related projects.

Responsibilities

Reset and tidy the home, manage dishes, and maintain order between visits from biweekly cleaners.
Create and maintain household organization systems throughout the home.
Care for indoor plants.
Support preparation for occasional hosting and holiday events.
Monitor the household calendar to stay aligned with schedules and upcoming needs.
Assist with rare meal-preparation tasks as requested and keep the kitchen organized and tidy.
Fold and organize laundry for two adults; wash, fold, and rotate linens and towels; and regularly wash dog bedding.
Keep laundry areas tidy and well stocked.
Perform occasional deep cleaning, including ovens, windows, refrigerators, and baseboards.
Clean and scrub humidifiers, air purifiers, and dehumidifiers every few months.
Maintain mudroom cleanliness and help contain outdoor mess.
Assist with special projects such as pantry organization, closet systems, and seasonal resets.
Monitor pantry, household supply, and product inventory; restock and organize deliveries.
Manage household orders and subscriptions, keeping stock organized and avoiding over-ordering.
Prepare returns for drop-off by labeling, packing, and organizing them.
Handle occasional local errands as requested, depending on location and convenience.
Retrieve mail and packages from the end of the driveway and bring them to the house.
Break down and recycle boxes.
Coordinate with cleaners, contractors, and service vendors and ensure they arrive as scheduled.
Research and gather repair and maintenance quotes as needed and as trust develops.
Manage vendor visits for ongoing home systems, such as water filtration and the security gate.
Sweep and maintain the porch and garage area.
Provide light barn upkeep, including cleaning cat bowls and sweeping and tidying as needed.
Clean and maintain automatic water dispensers in paddocks and stalls approximately once per week.
Perform light seasonal landscaping, such as picking up walnuts in fall or pulling occasional weeds near entryways.