Household Manager

Sage Haus•Bay Village, OH

6d•$30 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

We are a warm and growing family preparing to welcome a new baby this July. Our household consists of two professionals with demanding careers who work different schedules, creating a dynamic environment that requires organization and flexibility. Along with our two friendly dogs and a parrot, our home is located near Lake Erie, offering a beautiful property that's still in the process of being fully unpacked and organized after a recent move. Our focus is on creating a smooth, organized, and harmonious environment that allows everyone to thrive. The family values a calm, efficient atmosphere, and we are looking for someone who can anticipate needs, stay proactive, and works independently. With one parent working West Coast hours from home and the other keeping early mornings at an office, we appreciate someone who can respect the home’s rhythms and seamlessly integrate into our busy routine. Extended family is nearby and the family frequently travels to see them, which may require scheduling flexibility or pet care while they are gone for the day. We appreciate efficiency, thoughtful organization, and a calm presence that can bring balance to our bustling household. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable with pets, enjoys taking initiative, and thrives in a family-oriented environment.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license with clean driving record
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 Tdap), subject to applicable legal accommodations
Comfortable around infants
Comfortable with pets, including dogs and a parrot
Physically capable of tasks including climbing ladders to change lightbulbs and lifting boxes
Fragrance-free or natural fragrance products preferred
Proactive and autonomous: You take initiative and don’t wait for detailed instructions.
Self-sufficient: After an initial training period, you recognize what needs to be done and complete tasks independently.
Physically capable: You’re comfortable with tasks ranging from organizing closets to climbing ladders for light maintenance.
Flexible and adaptable: You understand that priorities may shift, and some weeks will require different focuses than others.
Respectful of boundaries: You’re friendly and warm but mindful of being discrete while we work from home during the day.
Open-minded and adaptable: You are not overly rigid and can learn and respect the family’s established preferences and systems.
Family-oriented: You’re warm around babies and pets and comfortable becoming part of a family environment and building trust over time.
Organized and detail-oriented: You enjoy creating systems to make daily life easier.

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Responsibilities

Create and maintain organization systems throughout the home
Daily resets including dishes, surface tidying, bathroom maintenance, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
Prep spaces for periodic deep cleaning crew
Complete one larger organizing or deep cleaning project (e.g., kitchen, bathrooms, basement storage boxes) per month
Manage seasonal transitions including holiday decorations and rotating baby items as child grows
Light indoor maintenance tasks such as changing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors
Organize estate items including family photos and documents for digitizing
Continue unpacking and finding permanent homes for items throughout the house
Refresh entryway, mudroom, and garage areas regularly
Manage bedding in various rooms throughout the home
Transition household shopping from online to in-person as appropriate
Maintain household supply inventory and back stock
Keep running list of items running low and replenish proactively
Grocery shopping and meal ingredient prep
Hardware store and retail errands
Rotate pantry and refrigerator items, removing expired products
Handle returns and gift shopping
Break down boxes and manage indoor trash cans
Prep ingredients for home cooking
Assist with oven monitoring and meal timing
Clean up after meals
Additional cooking opportunities available if candidate enjoys and is skilled in this area
Let dogs out in fenced yard and maintain feeding schedule
Clean muddy paws and maintain paw-cleaning station
Entertain dogs during confidential work calls
Feed parrot and assist with cage cleaning, dust management in parrot's room
Occasional pet care appointments if scheduling conflicts arise
Overnight pet-sitting during family travel (additional compensation provided and/or weekly hours may be flexed to accommodate at mutual agreement)
Change sheets weekly
Prepare guest rooms with fresh linens
Keep laundry area organized and stocked
Occasional cleaning of family vehicle
Schedule and track maintenance, registration, and insurance
Light administrative tasks including calendar coordination and researching service providers
Future light supervision or backup childcare as family grows
Deep clean refrigerator and oven regularly
Monthly larger organizing projects that may take 1-2 weeks
Manage and organize collectibles and seasonal items