Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Lake Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a close-knit family of three living on a beautiful waterfront property in the Lake Houston area. Our home is our sanctuary — a well-loved space with expansive outdoor living areas that we truly enjoy and take pride in keeping tidy and welcoming. One of us works from a home office with a demanding and sometimes unpredictable schedule that includes travel; the other is home full-time as the primary caregiver for our energetic and sweet four-year-old daughter, who attends school a few mornings per week. We also share our home with our lovable 64-pound rescue hound who is very much part of the family. We live at a comfortable pace — mornings are relaxed, afternoons vary, and we genuinely enjoy our home and lake life. While we have some household support in place, we're looking for someone who can come in as a true household partner — someone who takes ownership, sees what needs doing, and handles it without needing to be asked twice. We really do take pride in a home that feels calm, organized, and cared for — and we’re looking for someone who values that, too. A few of the more physical household tasks can be challenging for our primary caregiver, which is why this role matters so much to our family. We’re a values-driven home, and we’re hoping to find someone who shows up with professionalism, kindness, and real respect for our routines, cadence, and the way we run our household.

Requirements

Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation required; mileage reimbursement provided.
CPR and First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain).
Must be a confident swimmer.
Comfortable working in and around outdoor spaces, including waterfront and dock areas.
Comfortable with dogs.
Warm, nurturing, and genuinely wonderful with young children.
Comfortable rolling up your sleeves and managing a household like a pro.
Seasoned and have managed a home before, whether your own or someone else's.
Read the room well.
Understand that working in someone's home means respecting their rhythms and their space.
High-energy and playful with little ones.
Proactive, punctual, dependable, and genuinely proud of the work you do.
Not intimidated by outdoor spaces — comfortable heading outside to tidy the dock area, reset the porch, or coordinate with vendors on seasonal maintenance projects.

Nice To Haves

Flexible, non-daily schedule preferred.
Schedule can shift week to week based on family needs.
Delivery options available for groceries as needed, with quality oversight.
Possible travel to the family's vacation property once per year for about a month (late summer) to support childcare during the family's stay.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve household organization systems throughout the home
Coordinate and execute the weekly Monday house reset alongside the house cleaner, including resetting common areas and preparing the home for the week ahead
Daily light tidying: dishes, countertops, surfaces, and high-traffic areas
Weekly refresh of the garage, mudroom, and entryway
Seasonal décor swaps and holiday/event/guest preparation
Coordinate donation drop-offs
Packing and unpacking support for major trips
Maintain a household maintenance calendar (battery replacements, light bulbs, smoke detectors, water filters every 6 months, etc.)
Occasional deep cleans of appliances, baseboards, and specialty areas
Organizational projects for toys, gear, and storage areas
Willing to learn and take on new maintenance projects like conditioning leather furniture, helping to hang pictures, etc.
Ability to work alongside primary caregiver on other home projects (like cleaning a rug, or appliance)
In-person grocery shopping for fresh food and produce (delivery options available as needed, with quality oversight)
Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies
Manage running supply lists and household subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target)
Handle returns, weekly dry cleaning pickup and drop-off, and gift shopping as needed
Open, sort, and put away packages; break down boxes
Prepare approximately two one-pan/one-pot dinners per week with leftovers (four meals total)
Stock the fridge with ready-to-use ingredients for easy lunches and snacks
Prepare and stock daughter's school lunches and snacks
Clean, wash and prep fresh produce after grocery shopping
Maintain a tidy kitchen — wipe down counters before end of shift daily
Wash, fold, and put away household laundry including towels, linens, and daughter's clothing
Weekly dry cleaning pickup, drop-off, and garment steaming
Coordinate linen rotation with the house cleaner
Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked
Keep the family vehicle clean, fueled, and organized
Schedule routine maintenance and track registration and insurance renewals
Weekly outdoor space reset: tidy toys, reset covered porch and outdoor living areas, manage seasonal décor, and maintain general ownership of exterior spaces (not heavy manual labor, but active oversight and light tidying)
Research and coordinate repairs and contractor quotes; handle small fixes independently and flag larger items for family review
Schedule and be present for seasonal and quarterly property maintenance: mulching, pressure washing (house, driveway, dock, and pier), window washing twice yearly, annual furniture and rug cleaning, tree trimming, and outdoor cushion care
Manage special and quarterly household projects as they arise
Flexible backup childcare as needed throughout the week
Occasional school pick-ups and drop-offs
Prepare backpacks, clothing, and snacks as part of house reset days
Date night coverage (occasional evenings)
Calendar management via Skylight, including household schedules and reminders
Possible travel to the family's vacation property once per year for about a month (late summer) to support childcare during the family's stay
Occasional pet support - e.g. letting dog outside, feeding as needed