Household Manager & Family Assistant with Childcare & Meal Support

Sage Haus•Kennesaw, GA

5d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The family is seeking a proactive, reliable Household Manager & Family Assistant to help keep a busy home organized and running smoothly. The role supports a family of five with three young children, four cats, and one dog. Both parents are home during the day, and the household also works with a part-time nanny and a cleaning team. The position includes maintaining existing organizational systems, completing household resets, managing laundry, preparing meals and children’s food, providing occasional childcare and transportation, handling errands, and helping care for outdoor areas and a nearby second property. The family is looking for someone who can take initiative, work efficiently with limited direction, and communicate and collaborate comfortably with the family and its existing household staff. This is a part-time position for 12–18 hours per week, with 12 hours guaranteed, over 2–3 flexible days per week. Core hours and specific days may shift over time. Occasional evening availability for date-night childcare is helpful. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour, based on experience. The role is in Kennesaw, Georgia, and the start date is ASAP, with flexibility for the right fit. A background check is required.

Requirements

Be authorized to work in the United States.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Be comfortable working in a home with four cats and one dog, without pet allergies or fear of animals.
Have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
Be comfortable transporting children in the family vehicle with appropriate car seats.
Be able to comfortably navigate a three-story home and assist with indoor and outdoor household tasks.
Be up to date on recommended vaccinations, including COVID-19 and flu.
Be proactive and self-sufficient, noticing and addressing household needs without waiting for instructions.
Be organized and detail-oriented, able to maintain established systems and offer thoughtful suggestions.
Be efficient and task-focused, able to prioritize responsibilities and complete tasks from start to finish.
Be warm, friendly, and professional, respecting the family's personal space and boundaries.
Be comfortable around young children and able to provide occasional childcare, school transportation, or activity support.
Be flexible and adaptable to a schedule that may vary and changing household needs.
Communicate clearly and collaborate with the family's nanny and cleaning team.
Be comfortable working indoors and outdoors, throughout a multi-level home and outdoor play spaces.
Be dependable and trustworthy, punctual, consistent, and respectful of the family's privacy.
Submit a short introductory letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.
Complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

Availability for occasional evening childcare or date-night coverage.

Responsibilities

Maintain the family's existing organizational systems and keep spaces functional, tidy, and easy to navigate.
Complete household resets by putting away toys, clearing clutter, tidying common areas, and restoring order throughout the home.
Clean kitchen surfaces, manage dishes, and vacuum high-traffic areas as needed.
Maintain entryways, hallways, and household drop zones; organize the garage and frequently used storage areas.
Prepare the home for scheduled cleaning visits.
Identify household maintenance needs, such as light bulbs, batteries, or smoke detectors requiring attention, and communicate them to the family.
Manage family laundry from washing through drying, folding, organizing, and putting clothing away; keep laundry moving consistently.
Assist with linen changes and rotation, and maintain an organized, well-stocked laundry area.
Plan and prepare approximately two family meals per week, including simple meals, slow-cooker meals, batch-prepped ingredients, or nearly finished dishes.
Prepare healthy snacks and lunchbox components for the children and clean up after meal preparation.
Provide occasional backup childcare and light supervision for the three children.
Assist with school drop-offs, pickups, and activity transportation using the family vehicle.
Prepare children's backpacks, clothing, snacks, and school essentials; support daily routines and organize children's belongings.
Provide occasional evening childcare or date-night coverage when mutually agreed upon.
Collaborate with the family's existing nanny to support a smooth household routine.
Sort incoming mail and packages, break down boxes, handle occasional dry-cleaning drop-offs and pickups, and prepare and transport household donations.
Assist with packing and unpacking for family travel and help prepare for guests, holidays, and family gatherings.
Refresh water and maintain the appearance of fresh flower arrangements.
Tidy outdoor play areas, gather toys and belongings, sweep outdoor areas, and wipe down seating as needed.
Conduct occasional walkthroughs of the family's nearby second property, check for visible issues, maintain general tidiness, and report anything requiring attention.
Help maintain a welcoming, organized environment across frequently used indoor and outdoor spaces.