Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Childcare Support and Meal Prep)

Sage Haus•Vienna, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a warm, active family in Northern Virginia seeking a part-time Household Manager & Family Assistant to help maintain our organized and supportive home environment. Both parents work remotely and travel regularly, making our home a busy hub. We value a thoughtfully maintained home where everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, allowing us to spend more quality time together. We are looking for someone who enjoys creating order, takes initiative, and finds satisfaction in helping a busy household thrive. The ideal candidate will be a trusted partner who becomes an important part of our family's routine and takes pride in ensuring our home runs effortlessly. This role requires a proactive, organized, and dependable individual who can manage household tasks quietly and confidently to minimize disruption to the parents' remote work. Warmth, engagement, and patience are essential when interacting with our elementary-aged son. Key responsibilities include supporting simple, healthy meal preparation, maintaining household organization, managing laundry, running errands, and overseeing vendors. A creative touch in organizing spaces, preparing meals, or enhancing the home's welcoming atmosphere is a plus.

Requirements

Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation required.
Fragrance-free adherence.
Shoes-off household policy.
CPR and First Aid certification preferred, or willingness to obtain.
Organized, dependable, and naturally proactive.
Ability to manage household quietly and confidently to avoid interrupting remote work.
Warm, engaging, and patient demeanor with children.
Ability to balance fun with appropriate boundaries for children.
Detail-oriented and attentive to household needs.
Adaptable and intuitive.
Ability to work independently while keeping family informed.
Comfortable with meal planning and prep, including following dietary needs and preferences.
Experience with household management, organization, and errands.
Ability to oversee vendors and coordinate repairs.
Familiarity with household calendars (e.g., Skylight calendars) is a plus.
Experience with receipt and budget tracking for household expenses.
Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Creative touch in organizing kid spaces, preparing simple and inviting meals or snacks, or finding easy ways to make the home feel more welcoming.
Familiarity with Skylight calendars.

Responsibilities

Wash, fold, and organize family laundry and linens, including special garment care, steaming, and ironing.
Manage regular linen rotation and maintain tidy, well-stocked laundry areas.
Create and maintain household organization systems, including daily resets and preparing the home for cleaners.
Perform light tidying such as dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming/sweeping high-traffic areas.
Assist with seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding), prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs, and assist with event, holiday, and guest preparation.
Assist with packing/unpacking for travel and perform indoor plant care.
Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors as needed.
Plan and prep healthy, ready-to-eat family dinners and snacks for the child (batch cooking 1-2 times/week).
Prep school lunches approximately 2 times/week.
Perform grocery shopping as needed, adhering to dietary needs and preferences (healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, strawberry allergy).
Maintain kitchen clean-up and maintenance.
Handle school and sports practice pick-ups and drop-offs.
Provide light supervision and back-up childcare for the elementary-aged child.
Offer flexibility for date night coverage 1-2 times per month.
Prep backpacks and snacks for the child.
Assist with kid-related errands as needed.
Assist with restocking pantry, fridge, and household supplies.
Manage running household supply lists and assist with household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target).
Assist with routine errands such as returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, and post office visits.
Handle mail and package processing, including breaking down boxes.
Oversee cleaners, contractors, landscapers, and other vendors.
Research and coordinate repairs and quotes, and oversee seasonal property maintenance and outdoor spaces.
Manage larger organizational projects such as toys, gear, closets, and pantries.
Provide occasional help with clothing resale (Poshmark) and occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards, coffee maker).
Refresh high-traffic zones like the garage, mudroom, and entryway.
Clean humidifiers seasonally.
Maintain awareness of the family calendar, including household schedules (familiarity with Skylight calendars is a plus).
Track receipts and budget for expenses incurred as house manager.
Assist with event coordination as needed (holiday prep).