Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•West Orange, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re a warm, active family who recently moved to the suburbs and are excited to make our house truly feel like home. We love being outside, spending time together, and creating a home that feels comfortable, organized, and welcoming. We have a sweet, curious toddler who keeps us moving. Mom is home with our son during the day, while Dad works from home and travels regularly. With a growing family and plenty happening at home, we’re looking for someone who can make everyday life feel a little lighter. Our spacious home is a busy and welcoming environment, and we’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys caring for a home and has a particular passion for organization. This person will take the lead in creating and maintaining thoughtful, practical systems that keep each space tidy, functional, and easy for the family to navigate. Along with hands-on support such as laundry, dishes, meal prep, tidying, and restocking, this role involves organizing closets, pantries, storage areas, and household supplies. It’s about bringing lasting order, care, and ease to the home so family life runs more smoothly. We’re also looking for someone who genuinely enjoys toddlers. Our son loves being outside, exploring, attending classes, and trying new things. Afternoons can be especially full, and having someone who can step in, play, take him to an activity, or simply give Mom a chance to reset would make a meaningful difference. Ultimately, we’re looking for someone who can become a trusted, valued part of our household — warm, capable, proactive, and genuinely excited to help our family thrive.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
Reliable personal vehicle for errands; mileage reimbursement provided.
Use of the family vehicle is available for child transport.
CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to obtain prior to start).
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 COVID-19 and influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
You’re warm, dependable, proactive, and naturally helpful.
You notice what needs to be done without waiting to be asked — whether that’s tackling the dishes, getting laundry put away, organizing a closet, restocking the pantry, or creating a system that keeps things running smoothly.
You genuinely enjoy childcare and feel comfortable with toddlers.
You’re playful, engaged, and willing to get down on the floor, head outside, join an activity, or simply be present with a little one.
You understand and respect our parenting approach, and are thoughtful about supporting the way we do things as a family.
Professionalism matters to us, too. You’re punctual, trustworthy, reliable, and communicative.
You are professional, while still being a warm presence in the home, accept feedback with ease, and are comfortable asking questions or sharing ideas.
Most of all, you’re excited to help.
You take pride in making a family's life run more smoothly — whether that means finally organizing a closet, prepping dinner, folding toddler laundry, or taking a little one to class so Mom can have some uninterrupted time.
If you love the combination of household organization, family support, and meaningful childcare , we’d love to meet you.

Nice To Haves

Occasional flexibility on non-primary days is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems throughout the home
Daily resets and light tidying (dishes, wiping surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas)
Tidying before housekeeper visits (Weekly)
Seasonal swaps including children's clothing sizes, holiday décor, and seasonal bedding
Coordinate donation drop-offs as needed
Unpack after family travel
Light maintenance: replacing batteries, lightbulbs, and smoke detector batteries as needed
Afternoon supervision and active engagement with the toddler, providing backup childcare
Occasional drop-off and pickup for classes
Toddler snack, lunch, and clothing prep
Kid-related errands as needed
Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
Manage running household supply lists
Returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping
Mail and package handling
Breakdown boxes
Batch cook toddler-focused lunches and dinners (3–5 nights per week)
Prepare homemade snacks with varied, nutritious options (kid-friendly)
Place grocery orders via Instacart as needed
Kitchen cleanup and maintenance
Wash, fold, and organize laundry for the full family
Occasional ironing and steaming (approximately once per month)
Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area
Clean humidifiers and air purifiers; replace filters as needed
Refresh garage/mudroom/entryway
Organizational projects (toys, gear, basement pantry, garage/mudroom)
Schedule veterinary appointments
Maintain supplies for two cats
Research home repairs and coordinate contractor quotes
Household calendar management, including children's classes and appointments
Light travel logistics support: researching flights, booking hotels, cars, and rideshares when provided with specific dates and details
Receipt and expense tracking for any costs incurred while working