Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Childcare Support)

Sage Haus•Greensboro, NC

9d•$32 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time role, 20-25 hours per week with 20 guaranteed hours, focused on household management and providing family assistance, including childcare support. The role involves maintaining household organization, running errands, managing laundry, assisting with meal planning, pet care, vendor coordination, and providing executive assistant support to a busy business owner. The ideal candidate will be proactive, systems-driven, adaptable, discreet, and comfortable with hands-on tasks as well as coordination and administrative duties. The position offers the opportunity for increased hours over time and may involve travel with the family.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a household management, personal assistant, or executive assistant role
Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license
Ability to lift up to 35–40 lbs (to help with children & gear)
Comfortable working in a home with a cat
Fragrance-free while on the job
Maintain a smoke-free environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States
High level of discretion and respect for family privacy — non-negotiable
Systems-first approach to running a home.
Love a good checklist and build organization that keeps a busy household and schedule running smoothly.
Anticipate needs and bring finished solutions, not open questions.
Happy to fold laundry, prep a weeknight meal, run errands, and clean up after a senior cat.
Comfortable across digital tools, shared calendars (including Skylight), and quick text-based communication.
Can deliver one clear recommendation to one decision-maker and a few thoughtful options to another.
Protect sensitive personal and business information in a community where people talk.
Comfortable in a busy home with young children and flexible enough to support a family whose schedule doesn't always follow a script.
Skilled at managing a high-volume inbox, drafting correspondence in someone else's voice, and coordinating calendars and travel for a busy business owner.
Not easily rattled, don't need to be micromanaged, and take pride in the quality of your work.
Value being part of a close-knit team and take pride in helping a family feel supported.

Nice To Haves

CPR and first aid certification preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain household organization systems throughout the home.
Perform light daily tidying, including toys, dishes, surfaces, and dishwasher management.
Organize cubbies, pantry areas, and toy zones as needed.
Manage seasonal clothing transitions for children.
Shop for children's clothing and occasionally adult clothing based on family direction.
Coordinate event, holiday, and guest preparation, including holiday decorating.
Assist with packing before and unpacking and laundry after family travel.
Care for indoor plants.
Handle incoming mail and UPS drop-offs and pickups.
Manage running household supply lists and restock accordingly.
Manage household essential subscriptions, including paper goods, cleaning supplies, and pet supplies.
Handle returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping.
Coordinate donation drop-offs to local charitable organizations.
Wash, fold, organize, and put away laundry for the household.
Change and launder bed linens on a regular schedule.
Maintain tidy, well-stocked laundry areas.
Develop weekly meal plans and grocery lists aligned with family dietary preferences.
Place grocery orders (Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods delivery, or in-store as needed).
Meal prep for the week and prepare one simple slow-cooker or oven-ready meal per week.
Feed and care for the family's senior indoor cat.
Perform regular litter box cleaning and maintenance.
Clean up after pet messes as needed.
Schedule veterinary appointments.
Maintain pet supply inventory.
Serve as the primary point of contact for housekeeping and landscaping vendors.
Coordinate access, scheduling, and communication with service providers.
Assist with occasional outdoor space upkeep and organization.
Manage the family calendar, including integration with the Skylight calendar system.
Schedule medical, dental, and other personal appointments.
Schedule and coordinate routine maintenance for family vehicles (oil changes, inspections, etc.).
Handle fueling and general cleanliness of family vehicles.
Track registration and insurance renewal timelines for vehicles and watercraft.
Serve as the family's first call for care — stepping in directly when the regular sitter is unavailable.
Provide hands-on care for date nights and other evening needs.
Cover childcare during family travel, including conference trips, and handle the schedules, logistics, and any travel arrangements that go with it.
Maintain a vetted list of trusted sitters and backup care options.
Manage and triage a busy professional inbox.
Draft emails and correspondence for review and approval before sending.
Manage business calendar coordination and scheduling.
Coordinate all business travel logistics, including hotel bookings, airport transportation, and conference scheduling.
Handle phone calls and time-sensitive one-time projects.
Manage annual renewals and recurring administrative tasks.
Conduct brief daily text check-ins (morning and end of day) to align on priorities and active tasks.
Provide ongoing virtual support throughout the week via text-based communication.