Home Manager with Meal Prep

Sage Haus•Searsboro, IA

7d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time household management role supporting a busy family with two young children at their home on a 10-acre rural property in Searsboro, Iowa. The family includes one parent who works remotely full-time and another who runs a business and travels frequently during warmer months. The home is lived-in and has ongoing projects, and the family is seeking consistent, trustworthy support from someone proactive, organized, flexible, self-directed, and attentive to detail. The role begins at 10–16 hours per week, with 10 hours guaranteed, and may expand in hours and scope as the family’s needs evolve. Monday and Wednesday are preferred, with eight-hour shifts, though the schedule is flexible; occasional evening availability may be needed as the relationship develops. Compensation is $28–$32 per hour, depending on experience, with mileage reimbursement for work-related errands. The start date is ASAP. Responsibilities include planning five dinners each week, preparing ingredients and meal components in advance, coordinating grocery orders, and maintaining the kitchen. The Household Manager also supports household administration, including maintaining the Skylight calendar, organizing mail and documents, and tracking receipts and expenses. Other duties include light tidying, laundry and linen care, managing supplies, orders, subscriptions, packages and returns, coordinating upkeep for six family vehicles, and maintaining pet supplies and administering flea and tick medication as needed. The position may also involve occasional backup childcare, preparing children’s backpacks and clothing, date-night or travel support as the relationship develops, holiday or guest preparation, and occasional deep-cleaning and organization projects. Applicants must have at least three years of experience in a household manager or family assistant role, current CPR and First Aid certification, authorization to work in the United States, reliable personal transportation, and the ability to navigate stairs during regular daily tasks. A smoke-free environment must be maintained. Familiarity with the Skylight calendar app is a significant plus; experience with a similar scheduling system is also valued. A background check is required. Applicants should submit a short introduction letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with current contact information.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in a household manager or family assistant role.
CPR and First Aid certified.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation is required; mileage reimbursement is provided for work-related errands.
Ability to navigate stairs as part of regular daily tasks.
Proactive, organized, self-directed, and able to manage time and priorities independently.
Able to take ownership of responsibilities, use judgment, communicate appropriately, and adapt as priorities change while respecting the family’s preferences and routines.
Trustworthy, thoughtful, dependable, and attentive to detail.
A background check is required.
Applicants must submit a short intro letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with current contact information.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Skylight calendar app is a significant plus.
Experience with a similar scheduling system is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan five weekly dinners using ingredients on hand and recipes aligned with family preferences.
Prepare ingredients and meal components ahead of time to make weekday dinners easier.
Create grocery lists and coordinate grocery delivery orders.
Keep the kitchen tidy and manage cleanup and general kitchen maintenance after meal preparation.
Manage and maintain the household Skylight calendar, organize schedules, and help identify upcoming commitments and potential conflicts.
Sort and organize incoming mail across household and business accounts.
Scan and digitally organize important documents.
Track household receipts and expenses using the family’s existing systems.
Perform daily light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and light vacuuming of high-traffic areas.
Provide occasional household support for holidays or guests, including tidying, organizing, and preparation.
Assist with laundry and linen care, including switching loads, folding, putting clothes away, and rotating linens.
Keep laundry areas tidy and well stocked.
Manage household supply lists and anticipate restocking needs.
Oversee household orders and subscriptions and keep recurring services up to date.
Track incoming packages and organize returns promptly.
Coordinate maintenance and service appointments for the family’s six vehicles across household and business entities.
Track vehicle registrations, insurance renewals, and other important deadlines.
Help keep vehicles fueled, clean, organized, and well maintained.
Maintain pet supply inventory, including food and flea and tick prevention.
Administer flea and tick medications to pets as needed.
Provide occasional light backup childcare.
Offer occasional date-night coverage or travel support as the relationship develops.
Prepare children’s backpacks and clothing as needed.
Complete occasional deep-cleaning tasks, such as cleaning the fridge, oven, and baseboards.
Help with occasional organization projects, such as sorting children’s toys and household gear, as time allows.