Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Boston, MA

2d•$32 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We're a busy two-parent household living in Boston with our young child and two beloved pets. Between running a business, working full-time, and keeping life moving, we're a family that loves our home but genuinely struggles to keep up with everything it takes to run it well. We're active, organized by intention (not always by execution), and honest about where we need help. Our household has a rhythm: early mornings, full days, and evenings that we want to protect for family time. We believe in systems, we appreciate structure, and we love someone who can walk in, assess what needs doing, and just handle it. Our family motto says it best: we stick to the schedule and go with the flow. We're warm and direct. We won't micromanage you, and we don't want to. We want a partner who takes ownership, communicates concisely, and genuinely cares about the quality of their work.

Requirements

Authorized to work in the United States
Maintain a smoke-free environment
Up-to-date vaccinations, including COVID-19 and flu
Reliable personal transportation; mileage reimbursement provided at the standard IRS rate for errands
Comfortable with dogs and cats

Nice To Haves

Fluent in English (preferred)

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems
Perform daily resets and light tidying between bi-weekly housekeeper visits, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
Maintain front and back entryway organization, including coat rotation and drop zone upkeep
Coordinate seasonal swaps for clothing, décor, and bedding
Prepare and manage donation drop-offs
Care for indoor plants and outdoor garden plants (watering front garden)
Replace batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector units as needed
Assist with unpacking after travel
Assist with preparation for holiday gatherings (i.e., extra linens, serving ware, setup)
Research and coordinate vendors and repairs; manage TaskRabbit bookings when needed
Coordinate with housekeepers to ensure deep cleaning tasks (fridge, oven, baseboards) are completed on schedule
Monitor basement storage, particularly during seasonal transitions
Manage ad hoc organizational projects as they arise
Maintain inventory of pantry, fridge, and household supplies
Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
Run errands, including grocery shopping, returns, and dry cleaning drop-off/pick-up
Prep school lunches for the next day
Batch snack prep: cut vegetables and fruit into grab-and-go containers, hard-boiled eggs, and other protein-forward snacks
Support simple dinner prep, including vegetable preparation and ingredient staging
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization
Wash, dry, fold, and put away laundry
Rotate linens
Source, categorize, and organize linens to establish a system for housecleaners
Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas
Prepare backpacks, clothing, snacks, and lunches for the following school day
Provide occasional backup drop-off or pick-up as needed
Assist with occasional date-night or one-off childcare support on an as-needed basis
Daily dog walk (approximately 20 minutes) when on-site
Maintain fresh water for pets and clean bowls regularly
Restock dry cat food and scoop litter box once per day when on-site
Help coordinate vet appointments when reminders come in
Maintain pet supply inventory
Track and calendar routine maintenance every six months
Monitor registration and insurance renewal timelines
Maintain household and family calendar, including school schedules, camp deadlines, and appointments
Monitor personal email and flag time-sensitive items (camp paperwork, school notices, etc.)
Coordinate appointments and ensure reminder follow-through