Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•New York, NY

1d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

A Brooklyn family is seeking a proactive, organized, and resourceful Household Manager & Family Assistant to keep household logistics, systems, and projects running smoothly. The role involves taking ownership of day-to-day household organization, anticipating needs, coordinating schedules and services, and providing practical support to the family. The household includes a young baby and a large, energetic Bernese Mountain Dog; dedicated childcare and housekeeping support are already in place. The position is part-time, 15–20 hours per week, generally three days per week, Monday through Thursday, for 3–4 hours per day. Hours are flexible within 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; occasional evening or weekend support may be needed with advance notice. Compensation is $40–$45 per hour, and the start date is ASAP. The successful candidate will be dependable, discreet, communicative, comfortable using digital household tools, and happy preparing simple, healthy meals. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, maintain a smoke-free environment, and be comfortable working in a home with a large, energetic dog. Previous childcare experience is a plus. A background check is required. Applicants should submit a short introduction letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be comfortable working in a home with a large, energetic dog.
Must be proactive and self-directed, noticing needs and taking initiative without constant direction.
Must be highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain household systems and balance daily routines with longer-term projects.
Must be reliable, punctual, and consistent.
Must be flexible and adaptable when family schedules or priorities change, including providing occasional additional evening or weekend support with advance notice.
Must be comfortable preparing simple, healthy, family-friendly meals and following recipes, including taking ownership of child and adult meal preparation.
Must communicate clearly and professionally, keep parents informed, respect household boundaries, and know when to ask questions or take initiative.
Must be comfortable using shared calendars, running shopping lists, and digital tools to organize household information.
Must be collaborative and interested in building a trusting, long-term working relationship.
Must complete a background check.
Applicants must submit a short introduction letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.

Nice To Haves

Previous childcare experience.

Responsibilities

Build and implement household systems that create structure, consistency, and ease.
Handle the daily household reset, including tidying surfaces, managing dishes, resetting high-traffic areas, and preparing the home for the weekly cleaning team.
Proactively manage routine household maintenance, including batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, humidifiers, and air purifiers.
Keep high-traffic areas, including the entryway and living areas, organized and functional.
Manage seasonal transitions, including clothing rotations and storage.
Coordinate donations and ongoing decluttering and organization.
Support entertaining and holiday preparation.
Take ownership of organizational projects, including closets, storage solutions, and household inventory.
Establish and maintain a weekly meal-planning system aligned with the family’s schedule and preferences.
Prepare healthy batch-style adult dinners four times per week and prepare the child’s lunches and dinners for the week.
Coordinate grocery shopping and keep the kitchen stocked with ingredients and staples for planned meals.
Clean and maintain the kitchen.
Wash, fold, and organize adult laundry; iron and steam as needed; and keep the laundry area tidy and stocked.
Manage household supply inventory, anticipate needs, and keep pantry and household essentials stocked.
Coordinate grocery shopping and deliveries, returns, dry cleaning, gift purchases, and other household errands.
Handle mail and packages, including breaking down boxes.
Serve as the primary contact for household vendors and service providers, including gardeners and handymen.
Manage the outdoor space.
Research quotes and coordinate needed repairs, such as installing drapery hardware.
Maintain and optimize shared household calendar systems, including Skylight, and ensure schedules, commitments, appointments, activities, and logistics are accurately recorded.
Provide proactive reminders about upcoming events, appointments, deadlines, and schedule changes, including pediatric appointments.
Assist with coordinating appointments and scheduling, including dog grooming.
Provide occasional alternate-side parking support for the family vehicle.