Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy, energetic family living in downtown New York City, balancing demanding careers, family life, and a full schedule. We have a young child, a full-time nanny who manages childcare, and a golden retriever. We’re looking for someone who can provide reliable, hands-on household support and help take everyday tasks off our plate. This role is focused on straightforward household management—running local errands, picking up items, restocking household essentials, organizing spaces, handling returns and packages, and working through a clear list of tasks efficiently. Our household moves quickly, so reliability, good judgment, and follow-through are especially important to us. We don’t need someone with years of formal House Manager experience; we’re much more interested in finding someone who is capable, professional, organized, and takes pride in getting things done efficiently and to our standards.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
CPR certification
General vaccinations
Must be comfortable with cats and dogs
You’re someone who gets things done.
If you’re given a list of errands or household tasks, you can work through it efficiently, use common sense along the way, and communicate when something changes or you need clarification.
You’re organized, attentive, and dependable.
You notice details, follow instructions carefully, and don’t need extensive oversight to complete straightforward tasks.
If something isn’t ready for pickup, a plan changes, or an issue comes up while you’re out, you pause, communicate, and adjust rather than simply continuing with the original plan.
You’re also comfortable helping with practical household tasks such as:
Running local errands and completing pickups and returns
Restocking groceries and household essentials
Receiving and managing packages
Keeping household supplies organized and logically stored
Handling basic household organization projects
Following up on simple household-related tasks or logistics
Working from a shared task list and keeping it updated
Communicating clearly when a task is completed, delayed, or requires a decision
Professionalism and good judgment are important in this role.
You’ll be working in someone’s home and occasionally handling family purchases or other household logistics, so we’re looking for someone who is respectful of boundaries, thoughtful with family resources, and responsible with any payment methods or information entrusted to them.
What matters most is that you are mature, trustworthy, efficient, comfortable navigating New York City, and able to see a list and execute it well.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being productive, likes creating order, and gets satisfaction from making someone else’s day run a little more smoothly.

Nice To Haves

We don’t need someone with years of formal House Manager experience; we’re much more interested in finding someone who is capable, professional, organized, and takes pride in getting things done efficiently and to our standards.

Responsibilities

Maintain household organization systems (closets, storage, pantry, toys)
Reset and tidy rooms daily; maintain overall neatness, ensure hope is prepped for cleaning services
Oversee household schedules and calendars - flights, forward-thinking.
Conduct seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding, etc.)
Prepare and coordinate donation drop offs and pick ups
Support packing/unpacking for travel or seasonal transitions
Supervise or coordinate with service providers/vendors (e.g., handymen, cleaners, landlord, property management)
Load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high traffic areas
Maintain and water indoor plants
Assist with child-related laundry, organization, and errands
Help with travel planning, scheduling, and logistics
Manage family calendars and reminders
Help making and coordinating restaurant reservations
Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, household supplies
Create and manage running household supply lists
Coordinate and manage household orders & deliveries (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
Run errands: grocery shopping, returns, managing dry cleaning delivery
Handle package pickup and deliveries
Batch-cook weekly meals (lunch/dinner, 1x weekly to last for the week)
Coordinate with Nanny on grocery list
Shop for groceries and meal-related items
Follow dietary needs and family preferences (healthy cooking)
Clean kitchen post-prep and manage kitchen tidiness
1x per week: Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry (e.g., clothing, bedding, towels)
Iron, steam, and prepare outfits as needed
Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked with supplies
Handle special care for delicates (hang-dry)
Schedule and supervise and coordinate service providers (cleaners, contractors, landscapers)
Research and coordinate repairs, maintenance, and quotes
Tackle quarterly deep cleans and organization projects, such as the fridge, oven, baseboards, and other commonly used spaces