Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a warm, close-knit family that values quality time and connection. We strive to maintain a harmonious household where everyone feels supported and valued, and we believe in creating an environment that fosters both structure and flexibility. As a family, we love to sit down for meals together and prioritize making the most of our time with one another, despite our busy lives. Our home operates on routines that help us balance our professional and personal lives. However, managing the logistics of our day-to-day can be overwhelming at times, which is why we are looking for a dedicated family assistant to help with household operations. You will play a key role in keeping the family organized and on track, enabling us to focus on enjoying our time together while ensuring that all household tasks run smoothly. While we maintain high standards for the home and family life, we are also deeply committed to kindness, respect, and patience. We value open communication and expect the same from the person we bring into our home, someone who can blend seamlessly into our family dynamic and who takes pride in the behind-the-scenes work that ensures our family thrives.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation
Valid driver’s license and comfort driving in New York City
Comfort with dogs
Organized, self-directed individual who thrives on structure and managing complex responsibilities.
Take on the role of "CEO of the home," managing all household operations and staff with an eye for detail and a proactive approach.
Thinking ahead, anticipating the needs of the family, and keeping everything running smoothly without being asked.
Strong project management mentality, able to juggle multiple responsibilities, keeping everyone and everything on track.
High level of accountability ensures that nothing slips through the cracks, and always looking for ways to improve systems and create efficiencies.
Warm, positive and open energy to the household.
Hands-on in helping with the children's academic needs, offering support and guidance with homework while holding them accountable.
Ability to engage with children in a thoughtful and calm manner, without doing the work for them.
Experience in overseeing the day-to-day management of both family logistics and household operations.
Grounded, resilient, and adaptable.
Take initiative and handle challenges with flexibility, ensuring the family’s needs are met while maintaining a balanced, calm atmosphere.
Clear communicator, preferring group text for staying connected, and valuing consistency and follow-through.
Can be counted on to lead the household with integrity, grace, and a focus on creating a harmonious home life.
Background check
Signing an NDA

Nice To Haves

Occasional flexibility as needed

Responsibilities

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation
Valid driver’s license and comfort driving in New York City
Comfort with dogs
Organized, self-directed individual who thrives on structure and managing complex responsibilities.
Take on the role of "CEO of the home," managing all household operations and staff with an eye for detail and a proactive approach.
Thinking ahead, anticipating the needs of the family, and keeping everything running smoothly without being asked.
Juggling multiple responsibilities, keeping everyone and everything on track.
High level of accountability ensures that nothing slips through the cracks, and always looking for ways to improve systems and create efficiencies.
Bring a warm, positive and open energy to the household.
Hands-on in helping with the children's academic needs, offering support and guidance with homework while holding them accountable.
Engage with children in a thoughtful and calm manner, without doing the work for them.
Overseeing the day-to-day management of both family logistics and household operations.
Keeping everything running smoothly.
Grounded, resilient, and adaptable.
Take initiative and handle challenges with flexibility, ensuring the family’s needs are met while maintaining a balanced, calm atmosphere.
Clear communicator, preferring group text for staying connected, and valuing consistency and follow-through.
Lead the household with integrity, grace, and a focus on creating a harmonious home life.
Calendar management (including household schedules)
Comfort making calls and sending emails on behalf of family to coordinate as-needed administrative tasks
Managing family forms/paperwork, including: Getting forms from doctor for school, camp, and other activities, Submitting insurance reimbursement paperwork
Family personal and administrative projects (calendars, holiday cards etc)
Travel planning and logistics
Event and appointment coordination
Pick-ups/drop-offs from school and activities, using family vehicle as required
Homework help, guidance and support for middle-school aged kids
Light supervision / back-up childcare
Kid-related errands
Create and/or Maintain household organization systems
Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
Conducting seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Event/holiday/guest prep
Packing/unpacking for travel
Indoor plant care
Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.
Inventory & Errands
Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
Manage running household supply lists
Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
Returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping
Mail and package handling
Breakdown boxes
Vendor & Property Oversight
Oversee and schedule cleaners/contractors/vendors
Research/coordinate repairs and quotes
Manage outdoor spaces
Pet Care
Feeding/walking (2x daily, 30 minutes)
Vet/grooming scheduling
Maintain pet supplies
Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
Oversee occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
Refresh mudroom/entry/storage
Oversee cleaning of humidifiers/air purifiers
Organizational projects (toys, gear, closets)
Vehicle Management
Schedule maintenance
Fueling/cleaning/organizing vehicles
Track registration/insurance
Meal Prep
Assist with meal prep 1x weekly
Grocery shopping
Kitchen clean-up and maintenance as needed
Laundry & Linen Care
Wash/fold/organize laundry 1x weekly
Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas