Household Manager & Family Assistant with Childcare & Meal Support

Sage Haus•Kennesaw, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Household Manager & Family Assistant will help a busy family of five maintain the daily flow of their home. The family has three young children, four cats, and one dog; two children attend school and the youngest is home during the day. Both parents are home throughout the day. The role supports existing household systems and works alongside a part-time nanny and cleaning team, with occasional check-ins at a nearby second property. The family seeks someone proactive, organized, efficient, dependable, and comfortable working independently while respecting the family's privacy and routines. Responsibilities span household organization and daily resets; laundry and linen care; preparing approximately two family meals per week and advance-prepping snacks and lunchbox components; occasional childcare and school or activity transportation; errands and household logistics; and tidying indoor and outdoor spaces. The schedule is part-time, 12–18 hours per week, with 12 hours guaranteed, across two to three flexible days. Occasional evening availability for date-night childcare is helpful. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour based on experience. The desired start is ASAP, with flexibility for the right fit. Applicants should submit a short introduction letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information. A background check is required.

Requirements

Authorized to work in the United States.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Comfortable working in a home with four cats and one dog, with no pet allergies or fear of animals.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
Comfortable transporting children in the family vehicle with appropriate car seats.
Able to comfortably navigate a three-story home and assist with indoor and outdoor household tasks.
Up to date on recommended vaccinations, including COVID-19 and flu.
Proactive and self-sufficient, with initiative to notice and address household needs without waiting for instructions.
Organized and detail-oriented, and comfortable maintaining established systems and routines.
Efficient and task-focused, able to prioritize and complete tasks during each shift.
Warm, friendly, professional, and respectful of personal space, boundaries, and privacy.
Comfortable around young children and able to provide occasional childcare, school transportation, or activity support.
Flexible and adaptable to a schedule that may vary and to shifting household and childcare needs.
Able to communicate clearly and collaborate with the family's nanny and cleaning team.
Comfortable working indoors and outdoors and moving throughout a multi-level home.
Dependable, punctual, consistent, and interested in a supportive, long-term working relationship.
Submit a short introduction letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.
Pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Some availability for occasional evenings for date-night childcare is helpful.
Ability to offer thoughtful suggestions for improving household systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain the family's existing organizational systems and complete daily resets, including putting away toys, clearing clutter, tidying common areas, and restoring order.
Clean kitchen surfaces, manage dishes, and vacuum high-traffic areas as needed.
Keep entryways, hallways, drop zones, the garage, and frequently used storage areas tidy and organized.
Prepare the home for scheduled cleaning visits.
Identify household maintenance needs, such as light bulbs, batteries, or smoke detectors, and communicate them to the family.
Manage family laundry from washing and drying through folding, organizing, and putting clothes away; keep the laundry area stocked and organized.
Assist with linen changes and rotation as needed.
Plan and prepare approximately two simple, practical family meals per week, including slow-cooker meals, batch-prepped ingredients, or nearly finished dishes.
Prepare healthy snacks and lunchbox components for the children ahead of time and clean up after meal preparation.
Provide occasional backup childcare and light supervision for the three young children.
Assist with school drop-offs, pickups, and activity transportation using the family vehicle.
Prepare children's backpacks, clothing, snacks, and school essentials; support daily routines and keep children's belongings organized.
Provide occasional evening childcare or date-night coverage when mutually agreed upon.
Collaborate with the family's existing nanny to support a smooth household routine.
Sort incoming mail and packages, break down boxes, handle occasional dry-cleaning drop-offs and pickups, and prepare and transport household donations.
Assist with packing and unpacking for family travel and putting away suitcases and travel items.
Help prepare the home for occasional guests, holidays, and family gatherings.
Refresh water and maintain the appearance of fresh flower arrangements.
Tidy outdoor play areas, gather toys and belongings, sweep outdoor areas, and wipe down seating as needed.
Conduct occasional walkthroughs of the nearby second property, check for visible issues, maintain general tidiness, and communicate anything requiring attention.
Help maintain a welcoming, organized environment across frequently used indoor and outdoor spaces.