Household Manager & Family Assistant (With Childcare Focus)

Sage Haus•Mount Pleasant, SC

7d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are a fun-loving, active family with three school-age children and two senior French Bulldogs. As two working parents, we are seeking a Household Manager & Family Assistant to provide support for the day-to-day operations of our home. This role involves childcare, tidying, laundry, meal prep, and proactive support to ensure the household runs smoothly. We are looking for someone who can become a natural extension of our family, valuing kindness, flexibility, open communication, and a genuine enjoyment in making a busy household feel calmer and easier. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, kind, and a self-starter who takes pride in their work and approaches household management as a profession.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States
Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable personal transportation required
CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to obtain prior to start)
Minimal fragrance preferred
Ability to navigate stairs throughout the day as part of regular household duties
Detail-oriented
Kind
Self-starter
Playful and creative
Nurturing and warm
Proactive
Flexible
Hands-on
Direct communication skills
Respect for family's rhythms
Pride in work
Cares about the people they support

Nice To Haves

Experience with school-age children
Experience with senior dogs
Familiarity with Skylight and Cozy apps

Responsibilities

School pickups on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Direct supervision of children after pickups or whenever a parent is unavailable
Guide children in completion of chores and incorporate them into household tasks
Date night and weekend childcare as needed
Kid-related errands as needed
Routine meal planning collaboration with the family
Prep ingredients for approximately three home-cooked dinners per week
Prep healthy, easy-to-grab snacks
Ensure snack and lunch items are consistently stocked
Grocery shopping and list management
Kitchen cleanup and general maintenance
Wash, fold, and organize laundry
Special garment care (hand wash, gentle cycle items)
Regular sheet changes on children's beds
Prep items for dry cleaning pickup on a consistent schedule
Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area
Maintain and reinforce existing organizational systems throughout the home
Daily resets and prep home for weekly cleaners
Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas)
Seasonal swaps for clothing, bedding, and décor
Coordinate donation drop-offs as children outgrow clothing or gear
Assist with packing and unpacking for family travel
Indoor plant care as needed
As-noticed minor home maintenance: replace light bulbs, batteries, smoke detector batteries, etc.
Manage running household supply lists
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
Manage household returns
Handle mail and packages; coordinate recycling of boxes
Other household errands as needed
Proactively refresh entryways and other areas of clutter
Periodic deep cleans in coordination with the family or existing cleaning service (fridge, pantry purge, oven, baseboards)
Organizational projects for toys, gear, and storage areas
Clean humidifiers and air purifiers as needed
Let dogs out regularly throughout the day with attention to their comfort and mobility
Maintain pet supplies/subscriptions
Schedule and transport dogs to vet appointments as needed
Administer medications as needed
Keep family vehicles cleaned out and organized on a regular basis
Be present for or coordinate with housekeepers, landscapers, pool service, and home deliveries
Keep pool area tidy during summer months; ensure outdoor spaces are organized before service providers arrive
Research and coordinate repair quotes as needed
Collaborative calendar management using Skylight and Cozy apps; add and flag appointments as they arise
Proactive communication about upcoming scheduling logistics
Travel research assistance as needed (flights, accommodations)
Event and appointment coordination
Track spending for expenses incurred as household manager