Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Wayne, PA

2d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We're a warm, active family with two school-age children and a dog. One parent works from home on writing and personal projects, while the other keeps long, unpredictable hours and travels frequently. Our kids are very involved in dance and other activities, so our schedules stay full! Our goal is simple: more family time. We're not looking for someone to take over childcare — we love being hands-on with our kids. We just need support around the edges so we can actually be present for the parts that matter most. When we have a moment to be together as a family, it is really important to us that we can be intentional and not use that time to tick items off a to-do list. We're also in the middle of an exciting transition: we'll be moving into a newly built home in the coming weeks, which means there's a real opportunity to help us get settled, organized, and into a smooth groove from the start. We have weekly house cleaners and will be bringing in a professional organizer to set up some systems post-move. What we need is someone to help maintain those systems, keep things flowing, and make sure that when the day gets busy, nothing falls through the cracks. You're naturally organized, calm under pressure, and the kind of person who notices the little things. You're warm with kids and know how to guide them without taking over; you'll encourage our kids to pack their own lunches and tidy their own spaces, not do it for them. You're professional and clear in how you communicate, you set expectations well, and you know how to work quietly and independently when someone is focused nearby. On an average day, we are looking for support with managing household systems, laundry, errands, and some child-related tasks. We are at the stage in life where we are actively encouraging our kids to be more independent, so we are looking for someone to guide them to complete their chores and be an active participant in keeping the home running smoothly. One of our biggest challenges right now is getting our children to and from activities, especially on Friday evenings. We are happy to be flexible with hours and scheduling if you can provide us with at least two Friday evenings of help per month. As needed, more traditional, direct childcare may be necessary.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation with a clean driving record required.
Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day.
Must be comfortable with dogs.

Nice To Haves

Naturally organized, calm under pressure, and notices the little things.
Warm with kids and knows how to guide them without taking over.
Encourages kids to pack their own lunches and tidy their own spaces.
Professional and clear in communication, sets expectations well.
Knows how to work quietly and independently when someone is focused nearby.

Responsibilities

Afternoon and evening school and activity pick-ups/drop-offs
Guide children through evening routines: packing lunches, tidying personal spaces, and preparing for the next day
Kid-related errands as needed
Light supervision and backup childcare as needed
Maintain household organization systems
Daily resets and light tidying of main living areas
Prepare the home before weekly cleaners arrive
Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Help coordinate and prepare the home for holidays, guests, and events
Replace batteries, light bulbs, smoke detector sensors, and air filters as needed
Care for indoor plants
Support with packing/unpacking as needed
Wash, fold, and put away (or guide kids to put away) laundry
Awareness of delicate garments, including items requiring special care
Weekly bed sheet and towel changes
Dry cleaning drop-off and pickup as needed
Monitoring of household supply levels
Grocery shopping
Mail/package handling: unpack and stage items for family review before putting away; break down boxes
Returns, gift shopping, and other as-needed errands
Prep healthy snacks for children (e.g., cutting fruit, assembling snacks)
Heat meal delivery dinners as needed
Assist with finishing a recipe when the family is entertaining
Kitchen cleanup after meals; encourage children to participate in cleanup
Fuel, clean, and organize family vehicles as needed
Schedule and coordinate routine vehicle maintenance
Occasional deep cleans of refrigerator, freezer, and interior cabinets
Clean humidifiers and air purifiers as needed
Ongoing maintenance of closet and pantry organization systems
Oversee weekly house cleaners and contractors as needed
Obtain quotes for home and vehicle repairs; be present to let in contractors when family is unavailable
Manage outdoor spaces including patio furniture, pool area upkeep, and watering of outdoor plants
Drop off and pick up the family dog for grooming appointments as needed
Occasional assistance with feeding and letting dog out