Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•New Canaan, CT

9d•$35 - $40

About The Position

A busy family with three young children and an energetic dog is seeking a meticulous, reliable Household Manager & Family Assistant to help keep the household running smoothly. The role supports the family's goal of spending more time together by maintaining household systems and providing practical support across laundry, organization, errands, meal preparation, family scheduling, pet care, vehicles, and property oversight. The successful candidate will be trusted with autonomy, work alongside a parent who is often at home, take initiative without needing constant direction, and prioritize thorough, detail-oriented work. The household has a weekly cleaner and follows a primarily gluten-free diet. This is a part-time position of 15–20 hours per week, usually about 3–4 hours per day across four days per week. The schedule is variable and flexible depending on candidate availability and household needs. Compensation is $35–$40 per hour based on experience, and the anticipated start is as soon as possible. The role requires a reliable personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursement provided, comfort working in a home with a family dog, and the ability to navigate multiple levels throughout the day. A background check is required.

Requirements

Prior experience running a home, personally or professionally.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Reliable personal vehicle required; mileage reimbursement is provided.
Must be comfortable working in a home with a family dog, including a protective dog.
Must be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including flu vaccination, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Ability to navigate multiple levels throughout the day.
Ability to work alongside a parent who is home, take initiative, and manage tasks without constant direction.
Careful, meticulous, organized, reliable, calm, and thorough approach, with strong follow-through.
Comfort with young children and ability to follow the household's primarily gluten-free dietary preference.

Responsibilities

Manage daily laundry, particularly children's clothing, including stain treatment and soaking, dry-cleaning coordination, preparing new clothing, and maintaining tidy, stocked laundry areas.
Reset common areas, the mudroom, and entryways; make beds; wipe glass surfaces; and keep spaces clutter-free.
Maintain and improve household organization systems, prepare the home for the weekly cleaner, and manage seasonal clothing swaps.
Care for indoor plants; replace lightbulbs, batteries, and smoke detectors as needed; organize donations and outgrown clothing; and support event, holiday, guest, and travel preparation.
Monitor and restock household supplies, manage household orders and subscriptions, run grocery and supply errands, and handle returns, mail, and packages.
Prepare dinner ingredients two to three times per week, prepare fresh fruit daily, assist with light school lunch preparation, follow the family's gluten-free dietary preference, and maintain and clean the kitchen.
Provide light, occasional childcare coverage, including bus pickup coverage during scheduling conflicts and occasional date-night or babysitting support with notice.
Assist with children's appointment scheduling and support household calendar awareness and scheduling.
Prepare daily pet meals, schedule and manage veterinary appointments, coordinate with the mobile groomer, and maintain pet supplies.
Schedule and take family vehicles for maintenance, inspections, and detailing, and clean and organize vehicles.
Occasionally deep-clean the refrigerator and pantry, refresh the garage, mudroom, and entry areas, and organize toys and gear.
Oversee contractors and service providers when the parent is unavailable, research repairs and obtain quotes, and manage children's outdoor spaces and seasonal property maintenance.