Household Manager / Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Chapel Hill, NC

2d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Sage Haus is seeking a part-time Household Manager / Family Assistant to help a busy family of four keep their home organized and running smoothly. The family has two working parents and two active daughters and is looking for someone to manage household needs rather than serve as a primary caregiver. The ideal candidate takes initiative, anticipates needs, works efficiently and independently, communicates proactively, and responds constructively to feedback. The role is based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and offers flexible weekday hours within a 10:00 AM–5:00 PM window, preferably four days per week and at least three days per week, for 15–20 hours per week. No early mornings or evenings are required. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour. The anticipated start date is January 2027, with flexibility for the right candidate. Responsibilities span home organization and daily upkeep, deep cleaning and special projects, grocery shopping and errands, meal preparation, adult laundry and household linens, basic pet support, occasional light supervision of the children, and coordination or oversight of household vendors and repairs. Applicants should submit a cover letter, updated resume, and contact information for three professional references. The role requires a background check.

Requirements

Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license; mileage reimbursement is provided.
Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day and lift up to 40 pounds.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate household needs, and work efficiently and mostly independently.
Strong organization and time-management skills; punctuality and consistency are important.
Ability to communicate proactively, engage warmly with the children when they are home, and receive feedback openly.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain organizational systems throughout the home.
Perform daily household resets, including dishes, surfaces, and tidying high-traffic areas.
Prepare the home before the weekly Friday cleaners arrive.
Coordinate donation drop-offs.
Assist with holiday preparation, including gift wrapping for a team of approximately 60–80 people and taking down holiday décor.
Assist with packing for a month-long summer camp and unpacking and resettling the home after family travel.
Complete ongoing household tasks such as changing batteries and testing smoke and CO2 detectors.
Deep clean areas not covered by the weekly cleaner, including the pantry, refrigerator, and oven, as needed.
Change HVAC filters quarterly and work on whole-home organizational projects, including hanging artwork and pictures.
Maintain and update the shared household list in the Skylight app and complete in-store grocery shopping.
Restock the pantry and refrigerator with agreed-upon staples.
Handle Amazon returns, dry-cleaning pickup, and other recurring errands.
Manage mail and incoming packages and break down boxes.
Prepare approximately three family dinners per week that are ready to reheat.
Batch-prepare grab-and-go snacks and lunch items, with suggestions welcome.
Clean the kitchen after meal-preparation sessions.
Wash, fold, and put away laundry for the adults; the children manage their own laundry.
Rotate bed linens and towels for the full household weekly.
Iron or steam items occasionally as needed, and keep the laundry area tidy and stocked.
Restock dog and cat food as needed and walk the dog at midday when the schedule allows.
Provide light supervision of the children when they are home from school and occasionally run last-minute errands related to their sports or school needs.
Be present for contractors, repair technicians, and other service providers; research and coordinate home-repair quotes as needed; and be on-site for HVAC service visits approximately every two years.
Communicate proactively through a weekly or bi-weekly check-in email summarizing completed work and upcoming needs.