Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Alexandria, VA

48d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Household Manager and Family Assistant role for a busy, active family in Alexandria, VA. The position guarantees 30 hours per week, with a schedule of Monday - Friday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and flexibility to start earlier if needed. Occasional evening or overnight flexibility may be required during family travel. The role involves supporting the family with various tasks including school pickup, carpools, light supervision of teenagers, running errands, meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, household organization and maintenance, laundry, inventory management, pet care, administrative support, deep cleaning, special projects, vehicle management, and vendor oversight. The family is looking for a proactive, organized, and caring individual who can become a trusted part of their everyday life, helping to reduce the household's mental load and ensure smooth daily operations.

Requirements

Reliable transportation and valid driver's license with clean driving record
Maintain a smoke-free environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Comfortable with dogs (we have one large, friendly dog)
Experienced household manager who takes genuine pride in caring for a home and helping everything run smoothly
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing many moving pieces at once
Operations-minded approach and enjoy creating practical systems that keep the household organized and efficient
Comfortable taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home
Use good judgment, know how to prioritize, and can move comfortably between routine responsibilities and unexpected needs while keeping a calm, capable presence
Warmth, patience, and grounded energy
Comfortable around teenagers and can build genuine rapport while offering structure, encouragement, and accountability when needed
Communicate clearly and proactively
Anticipates needs, solves problems, follows through, and helps reduce the household’s mental load
Trustworthy to keep the home organized, the logistics moving, and the details thoughtfully handled

Nice To Haves

Flexibility to start earlier as needed
Some flexibility for occasional evening or overnight needs during the family's travel periods as needed

Responsibilities

Afternoon school pickup and neighborhood carpool, including adapting to seasonal sports schedules
Provide light supervision, helping teens stay on task and focused after school while encouraging independence, responsibility, and good decision-making
Assist with errand support (school supplies, birthday gifts, etc.)
Create and maintain household organization systems, with special focus given to the kitchen
Daily household resets, including light tidying and making beds
Prep home for weekly cleaners
Manage seasonal clothing swaps and holiday decorating
Assist with event/holiday/guest prep as needed (including gift wrapping)
Full meal planning and preparation for dinner 3-4 times per week
Grocery shopping
Maintaining a well-stocked kitchen without over-purchasing or duplicating items
Follow dietary needs and preferences: healthy, family friendly meals
Kitchen clean-up and maintenance
Wash, fold, and organize household laundry
Linen rotation and regular towel refreshing
Ironing and steaming as needed
Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas
Manage household supply lists and restocking (pantry, fridge, cleaning supplies, household essentials)
Handle returns, dry cleaning drop-off and pickup, and occasional gift shopping
Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
Package handling and management, including breakdown of boxes
Dog feeding and walks on days the dog is home (3 days per week)
Daycare pickup twice per week (approximately 10 minutes away)
Assist with vet and grooming scheduling
Track monthly heartworm medication via Skylight
Maintain pet supplies
Calendar management via Skylight, including inputting seasonal sports schedules and school events
Assist with event and appointment coordination
Mail sorting on a daily basis
Periodic deep cleans: clean out fridge, oven, baseboards
Refresh and organize drop zones including garage, mudroom, and entry areas
Clean humidifiers and air purifiers as needed
Lead major organizational projects: basement (top priority), home office, and sitting room
Coordinate family vehicle maintenance and schedule repairs as needed
Keep vehicles organized, tidy, and fueled
Track registration and insurance renewals
Be present for repair and service appointments
Oversee and manage existing service contracts (cleaners, contractors, landscapers)
Research and coordinate repairs and quotes
Seasonal property and outdoor space maintenance as needed