Household Manager & Family Assistant | Infant/Child Care

Sage Haus•New York, NY

40d•Onsite

About The Position

We are an entrepreneurial couple navigating the early months of parenthood with our first child. Our home is intentional, and we have established rhythms, preferences, and ways of doing things that reflect how we live and work. We are looking for someone who can learn how we operate, create thoughtful organizational systems where needed, and bring structure and consistency to the many details of daily life. This support will allow us to be fully present for our family while continuing to give our work the attention it requires. We are warm, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in the people we welcome into our home, while also valuing professionalism, discretion, and a high standard of follow-through. We communicate directly, move quickly, and appreciate someone who can do the same while bringing sound judgment and a calm, collaborative presence. We value openness, tolerance, and respect for others, and we love to travel and think ambitiously about the future. We are looking for someone who wants to grow alongside our family as our child develops and our needs evolve. At this stage, the role will provide meaningful support with infant/childcare while helping establish and maintain the systems that keep our household running smoothly. As our child grows and one parent returns to a more demanding professional schedule, the role will evolve alongside our family, creating an opportunity for the right person to take on increasingly broad household and family-management responsibilities.

Requirements

Several years of professional experience in infant/childcare, household management, and family support, with a demonstrated ability to manage both childcare and household responsibilities
Reliable transportation or dependable public transportation to the family’s home
CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain upon employment
Able to maintain a smoke-free environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States
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 (including standard childhood/adult immunizations), subject to applicable legal accommodations
Willingness to follow reasonable health precautions during periods of elevated respiratory illness
Excellent English communication skills required, both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

college degree preferred
Bilingual and/or globally-minded candidates are a plus

Responsibilities

Provide attentive, developmentally-appropriate daytime care aligned with the parents’ approach and the baby/child’s established routine.
Engage the baby/child through age-appropriate play, reading, music, tummy time, and other activities that support development.
Research developmental milestones, classes, and enrichment opportunities as the baby/child grows.
Prepare baby/child items and clothing as needed and provide occasional backup or evening care.
Maintain flexibility for occasional travel with the family and potential overnight support as the role evolves.
Learn the family’s established rhythms and preferences and help translate them into organized, sustainable household systems.
Maintain household organization through daily resets, light tidying, dishes, surface wipe-downs, inventory management, organization of high-traffic areas, and thoughtful attention to detail.
Identify opportunities to improve household organization, efficiency, and day-to-day support.
Coordinate with the family’s cleaner and other household support.
Prepare the home for guests, holidays, and special occasions.
Manage routine household upkeep, including indoor plants and everyday items such as batteries, light bulbs, and air-purifier components.
Take ownership of occasional organizational, household, and special projects as the family’s needs evolve.
Plan weekly meals, maintain organized shopping lists, and manage grocery orders through Whole Foods, Instacart, Thrive Market, Amazon, and other appropriate vendors.
Complete in-person grocery shopping as needed and organize groceries upon arrival, keeping the refrigerator, pantry, and kitchen well-stocked and orderly.
Prepare fresh ingredients for the week, including washing and cutting produce, preparing proteins and grains, and assembling grab-and-go snacks and easy meals.
Make approximately 3–5 family meals per week using provided recipes, along with breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner components as needed, including batch preparation to make weeknight meals simple and efficient.
Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and ready for the next meal throughout the day and following meal preparation.
Maintain organized inventory of household, baby/child, and frequently used personal essentials and anticipate replenishment needs.
Manage recurring household orders and subscriptions.
Handle routine errands such as returns, dry cleaning, mail, packages, donations, and other household-related needs.
Keep commonly used household and baby/child supplies organized and readily accessible.
Manage household laundry, including washing, folding, organizing, and putting away according to the family’s preferences.
Handle ironing, steaming, and special garment care as needed.
Maintain an organized system for clothing, linens, and baby/child items.
Maintain visibility into the family’s calendar and help keep household appointments and commitments organized.
Follow-up on outstanding household tasks, administrative items, and personal projects.
Research solutions, coordinate projects, and manage follow-through from initial request through completion.
Provide concise updates on completed tasks, upcoming needs, and anything requiring the family’s attention.
Help keep priorities moving and ensure follow-up items do not fall through the cracks.
Serve as a point of contact for the building super, property management, contractors, cleaners, and other household vendors.
Research service providers, gather options or quotes, schedule visits, and coordinate repairs and maintenance through completion.
Manage household access for vendors and follow up on outstanding items.
Coordinate routine vehicle maintenance and service as needed once a family vehicle is acquired.