Household Manager with Meal Prep Support

Sage Haus•Brooklyn, NY

1d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

We’re a busy, warm household of four in Brooklyn with two working parents and two boys, ages 6 and 2. We both work from home, so home life is active throughout the day, but we’ve put systems in place to keep things organized. We’re looking for someone who can step into that rhythm, take ownership of the details, and help make the day-to-day feel a little lighter. Our boys are easygoing, curious, and welcoming. Our older son is active and enjoys his after-school activities, while our younger son is in full-time daycare. With two working parents and no nearby family support, we’re looking for help with the things that tend to pile up: laundry, groceries, meal prep, daily resets, errands, assisting with getting our older son to and from afternoon activities and weekly evening childcare support. One of the biggest ways this support would make a difference is helping us create more time for family life and regular date nights. We’re vegetarian and enjoy simple, healthy meals and would welcome someone contributing on this front a few times a week. More than anything, we’re looking for someone who can become a trusted part of our routine, notice what needs attention, and help keep the household running smoothly.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States
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 general recommended vaccinations, COVID-19, and flu), subject to applicable legal accommodations
CPR and First Aid certified, or willingness to obtain certification
Practice regular hand hygiene (i.e. upon entering the home, after taking out trash, before food prep, etc.)
Experience supporting a busy household
Comfortable wearing a few different hats
Notice what needs to be done, anticipate what needs to be done, use good judgment about what to prioritize, and follow things through without needing to be directed at every step
Warm, dependable, and comfortable working independently
Good sense of when to engage and when to give space, and communicate clearly without needing constant interaction
Flexible and comfortable with a schedule that may shift from time to time, including occasional weekend or evening support with advance notice
Take pride in being someone a family can count on
Happy to pitch in wherever needed, whether that means resetting the kitchen, folding laundry, helping with the kids, or taking care of an unexpected task
Practical, can-do approach and genuinely enjoy making a household feel more organized and manageable
This role requires a background check.

Nice To Haves

Contributing on the meal prep front a few times a week

Responsibilities

Pickups from school and activity transportation for 6 year old
Supervision and back-up childcare including date night support 1x/week from ~5–9 PM
Ad hoc childcare support when a parent is traveling
Kid-related errands as needed
Wash, fold, and put away family laundry
Ironing and steaming as needed
Linen rotation - children's sheets, towels, and hand towels 1x week
Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry area
Prepare 2 dinners per week with larger portions for leftovers; prepare lunches 2 days a week
Follow dietary needs/preferences: family is vegetarian
Grocery shopping as needed
Kitchen cleanup and ongoing maintenance
Maintain household organization systems
Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
Empty trash, recycling, and diaper pails
Light tidying of dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
Refill household containers: hand soaps in bathrooms, dish soap, coffee maker water
Seasonal clothing swaps for children
Coordinate and prepare donation drop-offs (toys, books, outgrown items)
Ad hoc guest prep: fresh sheets, towels, and general tidying when family visits
Packing and unpacking for travel as needed
Occasional deep cleans of fridge, oven, and baseboards
Clean humidifiers and air purifiers
Organizational projects (toys & books) as needed
Collaboratively manage household supply lists
Assist with getting groceries and Target pickups
Returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping
Mail and package handling
Breakdown boxes and recycling drop-off
Occasional assistance with travel planning and logistics for family trips
Awareness of family schedules