Household Manager (with Meal Prep and Childcare Support)

Sage Haus•Old Lyme, CT

5d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy family of four seeking a reliable and capable Household Manager to help keep our home running smoothly. Our home is a warm and welcoming space where we work from home regularly. We have invested in many systems to help our home run efficiently and effectively, and we need someone to take ownership of these systems. We want you to feel comfortable, welcome, and a part of our household rhythm. We will greet you at the beginning of each shift to align on priorities and ensure you have everything you need to be successful.

Requirements

Reliable, smoke-free transportation that can safely accommodate transporting children with a family-provided booster seat.
Valid driver's license.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Up-to-date on standard vaccinations.
Comfortable with dogs.
Self-starter, organized, efficient.
Thrives on variety and can manage multiple tasks.
Confident communicator.
Warm and positive demeanor.
Situational awareness to know when to chat and when to focus.
Looking for a steady, long-term part-time role.
Takes ownership and builds systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with meal planning and preparation.
Experience with childcare support.
Experience with household organization systems.

Responsibilities

Manage approximately 4 loads of laundry per week.
Build and execute grocery lists.
Prepare 2 family-friendly dinners per week.
Transport two children to extracurriculars approximately one time per week.
Handle light local errands.
Keep the home organized and reset between biweekly cleanings.
Take the mental load off a busy household.
Perform daily resets and first-level prep of the home for bi-weekly cleaners.
Light tidying: dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Create and maintain household organization systems.
Coordinate and execute donation prep and drop-offs.
Assist with unpacking after family travel.
Replace batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries as needed.
Wash, fold, and put away approximately 4 loads of laundry per week (3 family loads, 1 linen load).
Follow family laundry preferences.
Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas.
Provide once-weekly transportation for children to scheduled extracurricular activities.
Fully prepare two family dinners per week, working from an existing family recipe book.
Prep healthy snacks (cut and wash fruits and veggies).
Build and manage weekly grocery lists using Instacart, including grocery pick up.
Handle kitchen clean-up and ongoing kitchen maintenance.
Manage running household supply lists and take ownership of the mental load of restocking.
Contribute to household orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.).
Handle local errands including dry cleaning drop-off and pickup, post office runs, returns, and donation drop-offs.
Manage incoming mail, including package opening and recycling.
Perform periodic deep cleans of the refrigerator, oven, and baseboards.
Refresh high-clutter areas such as the garage, mudroom, entryway, and dining table.
Complete organizational projects relating to toys, gear, and closets.
Let the dog outside as needed using the easy lead system at the door.
Assist with occasional teeth brushing.
Occasional fueling, light cleaning, and organization of the family vehicle.
Seasonal property maintenance.
Manage outdoor spaces.
Maintain awareness of the family’s Skylight calendar to stay supportive and proactive.
Keep receipts for debit card purchases for budget tracking.