Household Manager

Sage Haus•Woodbury, MN

25d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time Household Manager is sought for a busy, active family of five in Woodbury, Minnesota. The role is 12 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM; the starting schedule may be adjusted as routines and needs are established. The manager will support the youngest child's morning routine and drive her to the bus stop, while helping create a calm, organized start to the school day. The position also involves meal planning and preparation, laundry, household organization, inventory and errands, dog care, vendor coordination, routine maintenance tracking, and seasonal or special projects. The family values initiative, attention to detail, reliability, warmth, and comfort interacting with children and dogs. Compensation is $28–$32 per hour, with a start date in early January 2027. Applicants must provide a brief letter, an updated resume, and at least three professional references with contact information. A background check is required.

Requirements

Reliable personal transportation.
Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be comfortable working in a home with dogs.
Must be comfortable interacting with children and naturally engaging with them as part of the household's daily routine.
Must provide a brief application letter, an updated resume, and at least three professional references with contact information.
Must complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience may come from professional household management or from managing one's own home.
Initiative, attention to detail, and genuine care for the people in the household.
Proactive, thoughtful, and able to anticipate needs and create organization without a daily checklist or close supervision.
Warmth, reliability, and enjoyment of being part of a family's everyday life.

Responsibilities

Support the youngest child's Monday-through-Wednesday morning routine, including checking her backpack, filling her water bottle, packing a snack, and driving her to the bus stop by 8:40 AM.
Maintain a calm, warm presence and support an organized start to the school day.
Plan, prepare, and cook four dinners per week, Monday through Thursday.
Wash and cut vegetables and fruit at the start of each week for ready-to-eat snacks.
Coordinate grocery needs through Instacart or grocery pickup.
Clean the kitchen and maintain countertops.
Wash and dry approximately three loads of children's clothing and two loads of household towels per week, with additional towels during summer pool season.
Rotate and launder children's bed linens every two weeks; keep laundry areas tidy and well stocked.
Perform light daily household resets, including dishes, dishwasher, surfaces, and general tidying.
Prepare the home on Wednesdays before the biweekly cleaning team's visit and coordinate with the cleaning team.
Reorganize the pantry and refrigerator as needed, particularly after large supply runs.
Create and maintain household organizational systems and routines.
Track and replace household basics such as batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries.
Assist with packing preparation for family trips approximately five to six times per year by getting the children's bags and supply lists ready.
Monitor and restock pantry staples, paper goods, laundry supplies, pet food, and other household supplies; maintain running supply lists and coordinate orders.
Handle light local errands, including donation drop-offs, Amazon returns, and occasional dry-cleaning pickup.
Walk the dog daily and let him out as needed during the morning; schedule grooming appointments approximately every six weeks and arrange drop-off and pickup; monitor and reorder pet supplies.
Serve as the contact for landscaping and irrigation services, including coordinating spring startup and fall winterization.
Schedule pool opening and closing with the pool maintenance team.
Track routine home maintenance needs, such as air filter replacements and water softener salt, and establish reminders.
Support holiday and event preparation, including ensuring the home is stocked and organized and the cleaning team is scheduled appropriately.
Take on seasonal or as-needed projects such as deep pantry organization and refrigerator clean-outs.