Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•San Antonio, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time household support role for a busy family in San Antonio, Texas, with two young children and two full-time working parents. The position focuses on keeping the household organized and running smoothly through routine tidying, laundry, meal planning and ingredient preparation, grocery shopping, errands, inventory management, and occasional organizing and deep-cleaning projects. A parent works from home and is available for questions and guidance. The family values open communication, collaboration, reliability, initiative, and someone interested in a long-term working relationship. Occasional emergency childcare or help with pickups and drop-offs may be needed, but household support is the primary focus. The schedule is flexible on weekdays across approximately three to four days per week, typically in shifts of three to four hours, for a total of 10–15 hours per week. Mondays are preferred for a post-weekend household reset, and the family and candidate will agree on the schedule with flexibility around holidays. Compensation is $22–$27 per hour, based on experience. The start date is ASAP. Applicants must have their own reliable vehicle; mileage is reimbursed. The role requires navigating stairs throughout the day and maintaining a smoke-free environment. The candidate must be comfortable preparing vegetarian meals and following the family's food preferences, and be authorized to work in the United States. A background check is required.

Requirements

Have reliable transportation and an own vehicle; mileage is reimbursed.
Be able to navigate stairs throughout the day.
Be able to maintain a smoke-free environment.
Be comfortable preparing vegetarian meals and following the family's food preferences.
Be authorized to work in the United States.
Complete a background check.
Be warm, personable, dependable, attentive, and comfortable working alongside a family in their home.
Communicate openly, ask questions when needed, learn and follow household preferences, and adapt as priorities shift.
Be interested in a long-term position and bring a practical, hands-on approach to routine tasks and organizing projects.

Responsibilities

Reset shared spaces after the morning routine, including breakfast cleanup, dishes, surfaces, and the dishwasher.
Tidy children's rooms and common areas, including toys and daily clutter.
Lightly vacuum high-traffic areas and prepare the home for visits from the cleaning service.
Create and maintain practical organization systems suited to the family's preferences.
Change the diaper pail and handle simple household needs, such as replacing light bulbs.
Coordinate occasional donation drop-offs and provide access to scheduled service providers, including the house cleaner and pest control.
Select and plan approximately four vegetarian meals per week using the family's recipe binder and preferred process.
Collaborate with parents on grocery lists, shop for ingredients and household staples, and put groceries away.
Prepare dinner ingredients during the day by washing, chopping, and organizing items; a parent will cook.
Clean and reset the kitchen after food preparation.
Wash, dry, fold, organize, and put away household clothing; occasionally iron, steam, or provide special garment care.
Change and wash children's linens weekly and keep the laundry area tidy and stocked with supplies as needed.
Monitor and restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies, and maintain running lists of groceries and essentials.
Assist with returns, pharmacy runs, dry cleaning, postal drop-offs, and curbside pickups.
Occasionally sort outgrown children's clothing and take it to a consignment shop.
Receive and open packages, remove tags from approved clothing, sort mail, and discard junk mail as time allows.
Break down boxes and manage recycling as needed.
Complete occasional detailed cleaning projects, including cleaning the refrigerator, oven, and appliance interiors.
Reorganize spaces such as the pantry, hall closet, and entryway, and help sort and organize children's toys, clothing, and gear.
Provide occasional backup childcare or assist with pickups and drop-offs in an emergency.
Assist with occasional family vehicle maintenance as needed.