Part-Time | Household Manager / Family Assistant (Meal Prep Focus)

Sage Haus•Altamonte Springs, FL

124d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Sage Haus is seeking a part-time Household Manager / Family Assistant to support a busy family in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The role focuses on healthy meal preparation, laundry and linens, household organization, daily resets, errands, and keeping the home running smoothly. The family values routine, order, a calm and respectful environment, clean eating, reliability, and proactive support. A professional cleaning crew visits weekly, and a live-in au pair supports the children's daily care. The position is scheduled for 25 hours per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Compensation is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, based on experience. Mileage reimbursement is provided when using a personal vehicle for errands. The start date is ASAP. The successful candidate will prepare lunches, dinner components, and healthy snacks; manage laundry and garment care; maintain household organization and supplies; care for the family's small senior dog; run errands; support vehicle upkeep; provide light backup supervision for the au pair when needed; and assist with household administration, projects, and event coordination. Child transportation is not required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, have reliable personal transportation, and maintain a smoke-free and fragrance-free environment. Candidates must be comfortable in a home with a small dog and understand that a closed-circuit security system records throughout the home during working hours. Employment is contingent on a background check and pre-employment drug screening, with periodic and random drug testing—including for marijuana—during employment. Applications should include a personal introduction letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with current contact information.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation is required.
Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be fragrance-free.
Must be comfortable working in a home with a small dog.
Must be aware that a closed-circuit security system records throughout the home during working hours.
Must submit a short personal introduction letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with current contact information.
Employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Continued employment is subject to periodic and random drug testing, including for marijuana.

Responsibilities

Prepare healthy grab-and-go lunches for the working parent twice per week.
Prepare dinner components three to four times per week, including marinating proteins, chopping vegetables, and making simple complete dishes.
Prepare healthy snacks, especially washed and cut fruit and vegetables for the children.
Shop for groceries according to the family's dietary preferences: clean, organic, zero sugar, low-processed, high-protein, and currently low-dairy and gluten.
Clean and maintain the kitchen.
Wash, fold, and organize family laundry and linens, returning items to their designated locations.
Iron and steam clothing as needed, manage special garment care, and handle dry-cleaning drop-off and pickup, including hanger management.
Keep the laundry area tidy and well-stocked.
Perform daily resets of high-traffic areas, including dishes, surfaces, and light toy pickup.
Prepare the home for the weekly cleaning crew and refresh high-clutter areas such as the garage, mudroom, entryway, and dining table.
Maintain and refine existing organizational systems and complete organization projects involving toys, gear, closets, and other spaces.
Manage seasonal clothing, decor, and bedding swaps; decorate for holidays and themed events; coordinate donation drop-offs; and support event, holiday, and guest preparation.
Support packing and unpacking for family travel.
Remove trash twice per week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Water and provide basic care for indoor plants; change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors as needed.
Perform outdoor upkeep as needed, including wiping down patio furniture and cleaning the grill, and provide basic awareness and upkeep of the pool area.
Walk the family's small senior dog for 10 to 15 minutes on scheduled workdays, feed the dog once daily on scheduled workdays, coordinate veterinary and grooming appointments, administer medications as directed, and maintain pet supplies.
Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies and maintain running supply lists.
Handle returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, mail and packages, occasional errands, box breakdown, and recycling.
Fuel, clean, and organize the family vehicle weekly.
Provide light supervision as backup to the au pair when hour restrictions apply; handle kid-related errands as needed. Child transportation is not required.
Oversee and coordinate occasional deep-cleaning tasks such as refrigerator, oven, and baseboard cleaning; clean humidifiers and air purifiers as needed.
Complete organizational and refresh projects as assigned.
Monitor the family calendar to plan around the household schedule and anticipate needs.
Track receipts and household expenses incurred in the role.
Coordinate event and appointment logistics, including children's celebrations and vendor scheduling.
Research and coordinate vendors for home repairs and quotes as needed.