Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Wayne, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We're a warm, active family with two school-age children and a dog. One parent works from home on writing and personal projects, while the other keeps long, unpredictable hours and travels frequently. Our kids are very involved in dance and other activities, so our schedules stay full! Our goal is simple: more family time. We're not looking for someone to take over childcare — we love being hands-on with our kids. We just need support around the edges so we can actually be present for the parts that matter most. When we have a moment to be together as a family, it is really important to us that we can be intentional and not use that time to tick items off a to-do list. We're also in the middle of an exciting transition: we'll be moving into a newly built home in the coming weeks, which means there's a real opportunity to help us get settled, organized, and into a smooth groove from the start. We have weekly house cleaners and will be bringing in a professional organizer to set up some systems post-move. What we need is someone to help maintain those systems, keep things flowing, and make sure that when the day gets busy, nothing falls through the cracks.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation with a clean driving record required.
Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day.
Must be comfortable with dogs.

Nice To Haves

Guide children to complete their chores and be an active participant in keeping the home running smoothly.
Provide at least two Friday evenings of help per month.
As needed, more traditional, direct childcare may be necessary.

Responsibilities

Family Support & Child Assistance: Afternoon and evening school and activity pick-ups/drop-offs; Guide children through evening routines: packing lunches, tidying personal spaces, and preparing for the next day; Kid-related errands as needed; Light supervision and backup childcare as needed.
Household Management & Organization: Maintain household organization systems; Daily resets and light tidying of main living areas; Prepare the home before weekly cleaners arrive; Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding); Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs; Help coordinate and prepare the home for holidays, guests, and events; Replace batteries, light bulbs, smoke detector sensors, and air filters as needed; Care for indoor plants; Support with packing/unpacking as needed.
Laundry & Linen Care: Wash, fold, and put away (or guide kids to put away) laundry; Awareness of delicate garments, including items requiring special care; Weekly bed sheet and towel changes; Dry cleaning drop-off and pickup as needed.
Inventory & Errands: Monitoring of household supply levels; Grocery shopping; Mail/package handling: unpack and stage items for family review before putting away; break down boxes; Returns, gift shopping, and other as-needed errands.
Meal Planning & Prep: Prep healthy snacks for children (e.g., cutting fruit, assembling snacks); Heat meal delivery dinners as needed; Assist with finishing a recipe when the family is entertaining; Kitchen cleanup after meals; encourage children to participate in cleanup.
Vehicle Upkeep: Fuel, clean, and organize family vehicles as needed; Schedule and coordinate routine vehicle maintenance.
Deep Cleaning & Special Projects: Occasional deep cleans of refrigerator, freezer, and interior cabinets; Clean humidifiers and air purifiers as needed; Ongoing maintenance of closet and pantry organization systems.
Vendor & Property Oversight: Oversee weekly house cleaners and contractors as needed; Obtain quotes for home and vehicle repairs; be present to let in contractors when family is unavailable; Manage outdoor spaces including patio furniture, pool area upkeep, and watering of outdoor plants.
Pet Care: Drop off and pick up the family dog for grooming appointments as needed; Occasional assistance with feeding and letting dog out.