Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Wilmette, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy, active family of four based in Wilmette, IL. Both parents have professional careers and are frequently pulled in multiple directions between work, travel, and the daily rhythm of raising two school-age kids. Our household runs best when there is a clear system in place, and we take pride in a well-organized, tidy home. We have weekly cleaners who handle the heavy cleaning, and we are looking for someone to help bridge the gap between visits and keep things running smoothly day to day. Our kids are energetic, warm, and social. Our son is especially affectionate and loves connection, so a candidate who is genuinely comfortable and at ease around children will thrive here. We also share our home with a senior dog who is gentle, low-maintenance, and beloved by the family. We work from home regularly and deeply value a professional, respectful dynamic. We want someone who can read the room, get things done independently, and communicate clearly and efficiently, primarily by email with occasional texts for time-sensitive items. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and quietly capable. You notice what needs to be done and do it without being asked. You respect that this is a professional household with structure already in place, and you work within it rather than around it. You are warm and comfortable around children, especially kids who are physically affectionate and high-energy. You understand (or are willing to be trained) and can strictly follow dietary safety protocols, including managing a severe egg allergy. You communicate clearly and efficiently, and you know the difference between a quick update and a full conversation. You are comfortable on your feet, navigating a multi-level home, and you take pride in leaving every space a little better than you found it. Experience as a former nanny or in a household assistant role is welcome — what matters most is your reliability, your initiative, and your fit with this family. If you share these qualities, we look forward to meeting you!

Requirements

Able to maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation, valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to navigate a multi-level home, including stairs, as required by the role.
Genuinely comfortable and at ease around children, especially kids who are physically affectionate and high-energy.
Strictly follow and maintain awareness of dietary safety protocols, including managing a severe egg allergy.
Communicate clearly and efficiently.
Comfortable on your feet, navigating a multi-level home.
Take pride in leaving every space a little better than you found it.
Reliability, initiative, and fit with this family.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a former nanny or in a household assistant role.

Responsibilities

School pickups and drop-offs, including coordination with shuttle transportation
Light supervision and backup childcare during after-school hours
Backpack, snack, and clothing prep
Strictly follow and maintain awareness of a severe egg allergy — no exceptions
Wash, fold, and put away laundry regularly; this is a high-volume household with daily loads
Linen rotation and restocking
Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked
Maintain and support existing household organizational systems
Daily resets and light tidying — counters, surfaces, high-traffic areas
Prep the home ahead of weekly cleaners (tidying up so the crew can clean effectively)
Seasonal clothing and gear transitions
Coordinate donation drop-offs
Organizational projects as needed (mudroom/entryway, playroom, kids' gear)
Light maintenance awareness: batteries, bulbs, and minor household upkeep
Restock fridge, pantry, and household/cleaning supplies on a regular cadence
Manage a running household supply list
Oversee and manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target)
Package handling and box breakdown
Occasional dry cleaning and miscellaneous family errands
Schedule and coordinate vet, grooming, and monthly injection appointments for the family dog
Handle pickups and drop-offs from pet appointments as needed
Maintain pet supplies
Ad hoc awareness of family vehicle maintenance needs
Coordinate with vendors as appropriate
Serve as point of contact for vendor access and scheduling
Research quotes and coordinate repairs; keep family looped in on decisions
Help manage and maintain the shared household calendar (Cozy app and whiteboard)
Support packing and unpacking for family travel