Household Manager

Sage Haus•Reading, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a lively family of four (plus an attention-loving cat!) with a full and fast-paced life. Our kids are very involved in sports and both parents work full time, with one of us in a role that requires lots of late nights and travel. With all the competing schedule demands, we’re realizing that we need someone who can help us keep our household running smoothly. We already have some great support in place for our kids and home, but we’re realizing our village isn’t complete. Rather than looking for additional childcare, we want to intentionally offload some of the household tasks that pile up so we can focus on spending time with our kids. It is rare that we are all together as a family at the same time, and we want to soak up that time together - not spend the evening ticking items off a to-do list. We want to rest easy knowing that our home is calm, organized, and prepared - that’s where you come in! We are looking for someone who works quietly and confidently behind the scenes, who takes care of the details, and who we can trust and rely on over time. The right candidate is someone who takes pride in their work, respects our family dynamic, and feels like a natural extension of how our household operates.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation required
Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day
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, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Highly independent, proactive, and flexible.
Anticipate what a family needs before they realize they need it, and take ownership of responsibilities.
Discreet by nature and move through the home with professionalism and care.
Communicate directly and confidently, including following up when needed and being upfront rather than waiting to be prompted.
Reliable, detail-oriented, and reads the room well.
Bring a grounded, can-do energy and adapt fluidly.
Warm and naturally at ease around children.
Ability to build rapport with kids and step in for an occasional date night.
Ability to get to know all family members so needs can be preempted and systems can be implemented.
Flexible and able to grow with the family as needs evolve.

Nice To Haves

Occasional evenings as needed.
Be available to keep an eye on dinner in the oven.

Responsibilities

Create and/or maintain household organization systems
Daily resets and prep home ahead of biweekly cleaner visits
Light tidying including dishes, surfaces, and high-traffic area vacuuming
Seasonal clothing, décor, and bedding swaps
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Packing and unpacking for family travel as needed
Ad hoc maintenance tasks such as changing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors
Restock essentials for pantry, fridge, and household supplies
Collaborate on running household supply lists
Handle returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping as needed
Wash, fold, organize, and put away laundry
Ironing, steaming, and special garment care as needed
Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas
Light meal oversight, including taking items out of the freezer or monitoring a meal in the oven
Grocery shopping
Accommodate gluten-free dietary needs for one family member
Kitchen clean-up and general maintenance
Monitor and maintain food, water, and litter for the family cat
Keep pet supplies stocked and organized
Refresh entryways, mudroom, and other high-traffic areas as needed
Organizational projects including closets, pantry, toys, and gear
Prepare backpacks/clothing/sports equipment/snacks
Kid-related errands
Occasional light supervision for date nights or events
Backup 5:00 PM pick-up as needed
Manage household calendar (family uses Skylight)
Provide proactive reminders to family as needed
Track vehicle registration