Household Manager w/ Childcare and Meal Prep Support

Sage Haus•Barrington, RI

1d•$32 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

We are a warm, active family looking for a dependable Household Manager who can bring organization, consistency, and positive energy to our home. With both parents frequently working from home and periodic work travel, we value someone who can work independently, anticipate what needs to be done, and maintain a professional, light footprint while keeping the household moving smoothly. Our two school-aged children have busy schedules and benefit from a supportive presence who can reinforce routines, provide homework assistance, and encourage them to take responsibility for their belongings and daily tasks. We also have an energetic young Bernadoodle who is an important part of our household, so genuinely enjoying dogs is essential. We already have a professional cleaning team every other week, so this position is centered on household management, organization, family support, laundry, meal preparation, and daily upkeep.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including routinely recommended vaccinations), subject to applicable legal accommodations
Comfortable swimming and working around a residential pool
Comfortable caring for and handling an energetic young dog

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Skylight calendar a plus
Willing to dog sit if family is traveling

Responsibilities

Provide after-school supervision and support, including assisting with homework and reinforcing productive homework routines
Help children prepare backpacks, clothing, snacks, and other items needed for school and activities while encouraging them to participate in these responsibilities
Provide occasional transportation to activities, particularly when parents are traveling
Stay overnight with children approximately once per month when parents are traveling
Assist with family scheduling, appointments, and calendar coordination as needed (familiarity with Skylight calendar a plus)
Create and maintain household organization systems
Complete daily household resets and help prepare the home for the biweekly cleaners
Handle light tidying, including putting away dishes, wiping down surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Oversee vendors as needed (exterminators, contractors for upcoming renovation, etc.)
Care for indoor plants
Plan and prepare healthy family dinners 3x/week, helping reduce the family’s mental load around meals
Follow recipes and accommodate family preferences, including selective eaters
Prepare school lunches as needed, particularly when parents are traveling
Complete grocery runs related to meal preparation
Handle kitchen cleanup and leave food preparation areas reset and organized
Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies
Collaboratively maintain running household supply lists
Help manage recurring household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target)
Assist with dry cleaning
Mail and package handling, including breaking down of boxes
Wash, fold, and organize family laundry
Maintain an organized and well-stocked laundry area
Walk the dog 2x/day for 20 minutes as needed
Feed the dog if parents traveling
Vet and grooming scheduling as needed
Maintain pet supplies
A plus if willing to dog sit if family is traveling
Tackle periodic household organization projects involving areas such as closets, toys, gear, pantry spaces, and the mudroom
Complete occasional deeper cleaning projects, such as cleaning the refrigerator, oven, or baseboards, as needed