Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Organizational & Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Charlotte, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

We are a family of five with three school-aged children and two dogs seeking a reliable and organized Household Manager & Family Assistant. This part-time role, 28-35 hours per week, focuses on maintaining household organization, providing family support, managing laundry and meal preparation, handling administrative tasks, running errands, overseeing vendors, and assisting with pet care. The ideal candidate is proactive, thinks like a project manager, is comfortable with dogs, and thrives in a dynamic, busy home environment. We are looking for someone to grow with our family and bring ease and order to our daily lives.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Reliable transportation.
Comfortable with dogs.
Must be proactive and think like a project manager.
Warm and engaging, especially with children, while maintaining professional boundaries.
Ability to read the room and understand when to be energetic and when to work quietly.
Flexible and adaptable, yet incredibly dependable.
Takes pride in creating systems and leaving things better than found.
Must be comfortable around dogs.
Ability to stay calm and positive when things get hectic.
Looking for a role to make a difference and grow with a family over time.
Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Love a good organizational challenge.
Experience with meal planning and preparation.
Familiarity with the Cozy app for household management.
Experience with administrative assistance for a family business.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems.
Perform daily resets and prepare the home for cleaners.
Light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Manage seasonal swaps for clothing, décor, and bedding.
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs.
Assist with event, holiday, and guest preparation.
Provide indoor plant care.
Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors.
Handle pickups and drop-offs for children.
Provide light supervision and backup childcare as needed.
Offer date night coverage 1-2 times per month.
Complete kid-related errands such as picking up school supplies and birthday gifts.
Wash, fold, and organize laundry for the entire household, including linens.
Iron and steam clothing and bed linens, with special garment care as needed.
Manage linen rotation and maintain tidy laundry areas.
Plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks.
Prepare dinner three times per week (chopping vegetables, marinating proteins, preparing salads).
Wash and cut fruit for grab-and-go containers.
Perform grocery shopping and restock pantry and fridge.
Follow dietary needs and preferences.
Maintain kitchen cleanup and organization.
Manage the household calendar and coordinate family schedules using the Cozy app.
Coordinate events and appointments.
Handle travel planning and logistics.
Track receipts and manage household expenses.
Provide administrative assistance with the family business (bonus).
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies.
Manage running household supply lists.
Handle returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping.
Manage mail and package handling, including breaking down boxes.
Oversee cleaners, contractors, landscapers, and other vendors.
Research and coordinate repairs and quotes.
Manage seasonal property maintenance.
Maintain outdoor spaces.
Undertake organizational projects (e.g., gear, basement, closets).
Oversee cleaners for occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards).
Refresh garage, mudroom, and entry areas.
Clean humidifiers and air purifiers.
Schedule vet and grooming appointments for pets.
Maintain pet supplies.
Provide occasional pet feeding and letting dogs out.