Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Washington, DC

3d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Household Manager & Family Assistant is a part-time role supporting a family of four and their large, energetic yellow Labrador in Washington, DC. The position is focused on keeping the home organized and functional, preparing healthy plant-based family meals, handling household operations, and providing light supervision and backup childcare. The family is looking for a calm, reliable, self-directed person who can establish a steady presence, maintain routines, and grow with the family over the long term. The role works alongside the family’s live-in au pair and may coordinate with cleaners, contractors, landscapers, and other service providers. The schedule is 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, approximately four hours per day. Exact start and end times are flexible based on the candidate’s availability, with examples including 3:00–7:00 PM, 4:00–8:00 PM, or a mix of evening and earlier shifts such as 1:00–5:00 PM. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour based on experience, and the desired start date is ASAP. Responsibilities include daily household resets, kitchen upkeep, grocery ordering and stocking, meal planning and preparation, laundry coordination, errands, pet care, household organization, family-calendar awareness, expense tracking, vehicle support, and oversight of vendors and property maintenance. The role also includes occasional deep-cleaning and special organizational or seasonal projects. Applicants should provide a brief cover letter, an updated resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. A background check is required.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Have reliable transportation and be comfortable using the family vehicle for pickups and errands.
Be comfortable around animals, including an energetic, large dog; a genuine love of dogs is a must.
Hold current CPR and First Aid certifications or be willing to obtain them.
Be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis A/B, COVID-19, and annual influenza, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Be calm, steady, self-directed, nurturing with children, and able to maintain a gentle but firm approach with a strong-willed preschooler.
Be reliable, communicate proactively, and be comfortable taking initiative after learning the household.
Be comfortable with routine household tasks, meal preparation, household organization, and coordinating household systems.
Provide a brief cover letter, updated resume, and at least three professional references with contact information.
Pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working alongside other household staff.

Responsibilities

Feed and walk the family dog once per day.
Plan and prepare healthy, plant-based family meals, including weeknight dinners that are fully cooked and ready to eat.
Clean the kitchen after meal preparation and maintain kitchen tidiness.
Complete daily household resets and light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Place grocery orders, unload grocery deliveries, and manage grocery shopping through Whole Foods Delivery.
Maintain inventories and supply lists for pantry, refrigerator, household, and pet supplies; order replacements and manage recurring subscriptions and orders.
Unpack deliveries, put items away, and break down boxes.
Maintain household organization systems and prepare the home for cleaners.
Handle seasonal clothing, décor, and bedding swaps; prepare donation drop-offs; and assist with events, holidays, guests, and travel packing or unpacking as needed.
Care for indoor plants and help manage outdoor spaces, including watering plants.
Coordinate laundry pickups and deliveries, organize and put away laundry, provide special garment care such as ironing and steaming, and maintain tidy, stocked laundry areas.
Provide light supervision and backup childcare; prepare children’s backpacks, clothing, and snacks; and assist with kid-related errands.
Schedule veterinary and grooming appointments, administer the dog’s medication once monthly, and maintain pet supplies.
Maintain awareness of the family calendar and household schedules; track receipts and budgets for House Manager expenses; and support event and appointment coordination.
Complete occasional deep cleans, such as the refrigerator, oven, and baseboards; refresh the entryway; and handle organizational projects involving toys, gear, closets, or the pantry.
Assist with family vehicle maintenance schedules, fueling, cleaning, and organization as needed.
Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers; coordinate repairs through the home warranty service; and support seasonal property maintenance.
Assist with returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, and mail and package handling as needed.