Household Manager

Sage Haus•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are a family on the cusp of the empty nest stage, with our three daughters heading off to various colleges and beginning exciting new chapters of their lives. Our home is a blend of warmth, activity, travel, and transition, as both of us periodically work from home and enjoy occasional travel throughout the year. We live in a historic home on Indianapolis’ north side that is full of character, charm, and the thoughtful upkeep that naturally comes with an older property. Day-to-day life involves coordinating with trusted vendors, staying ahead of household maintenance and projects, and ensuring everything runs smoothly and calmly behind the scenes. Our household also includes a friendly golden retriever and two cats, who are very much part of the family. Above all, we value privacy, discretion, positivity, and a peaceful home environment that feels organized, welcoming, and well cared for. We’re hoping to find someone who is not only professional and detail-oriented, but also fun, friendly, upbeat, and genuinely enjoys becoming a positive presence within a family’s daily rhythm.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Comfortable working with pets
Able to work independently while family members come and go
Proactive problem-solver: You anticipate needs and resolve issues before they become urgent.
Independent and assertive: Comfortable taking initiative and managing tasks with minimal supervision.
Positive and lighthearted: Bring a sense of humor to your work while staying focused and professional.
Warm and personable: Friendly and kind, while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Clear communicator: Keep us informed, especially when we’re traveling, so we always know things are on track.
Detail-oriented and thoughtful: Help free up our mental bandwidth by anticipating details and thinking through solutions on our behalf.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary point of contact for all household vendors including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, landscaping, and pool maintenance
Research and coordinate quotes for repairs and projects, providing recommendations
Handle episodic property issues that arise with our historic home
Oversee weekly house cleaner and other contractors
Coordinate occasionally with our vacation home’s house manager as needed
Maintain and improve existing organizational systems throughout the home, including garage and basement (rough household manual with vendor contacts already in place)
Daily resets including dishes, vacuuming high-traffic areas, light tidying
Prep home for weekly cleaners
Seasonal decoration swaps and takedown
Coordinate donation drop-offs
Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors as needed
Deep cleaning of refrigerator and oven as needed
Clean humidifiers and air purifiers
Break down and recycle delivery boxes
Inventory & Errands
Own restocking of all household supplies, maintain running lists, and place orders or shop as needed
Mail and package handling
Dry cleaner pickup and drop-off
Occasional errands like grocery shopping or pharmacy runs
Laundry & Linens
Wash, fold, and organize laundry
Wash dog beds monthly
Pet Care
Schedule vet and grooming appointments for golden retriever
Monitor and maintain pet food supply
Coordinate dog care when family travels (option to act as pet/house sitter if preferred)
Vehicle Management
Drop off and pick up vehicles for service; manage loaner cars
Track registration and insurance for family's vehicles and boats
Guest House & Outdoor Spaces
Stock indoor and outdoor beverage fridges, including guest house kitchen, for meetings and events/hosting as needed
Bring in outdoor cushions at end of season and tidy spaces for guests