Part-Time Household Manager

Sage Haus•Carlsbad, CA

1d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Household Manager position, approximately 15 hours per week, with flexibility during daytime hours (9 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday). The role involves taking ownership of everyday household details such as errands, groceries, organization, returns, and managing projects. The family is looking for a trusted professional who can bring greater ease and efficiency to their lives, especially with a home renovation and a potential new family dog on the horizon. The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly organized individual with an exceptional eye for detail, who can work independently and create practical systems to simplify household organization. This role is primarily focused on household management, with occasional flexibility for family needs. The goal is to take the mental load off the family, allowing them more time to enjoy their home and children.

Requirements

Prior professional household management, personal assistant, home organization, or comparable experience preferred.
Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license required.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
Tech-savvy and comfortable using shared lists, Google Calendar, and household ordering platforms.
Comfortable with the possibility of a future household dog and no pet allergies that would prevent related duties.
Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Mileage reimbursement provided for work-related driving.
Proactive self-starter: Notices what needs attention and takes initiative.
Exceptional eye for detail: Anticipates needs and suggests thoughtful improvements.
Independent and accountable: Assesses, prioritizes, and executes with minimal direction.
Tech-savvy and systems-minded: Creates practical tools and organizational solutions.
Resourceful and adaptable: Moves confidently between errands, projects, and household priorities.
Calm and conscientious: Brings consistency, care, and efficiency to a busy home.
High emotional intelligence: Reads the room, respects privacy, and maintains a light footprint.
Reliable and trustworthy: Communicates clearly and follows through.
Solutions-oriented: Brings ideas and takes ownership of outcomes.
Warm and flexible: Comfortable around children and providing occasional back-up support.
Long-term mindset: Values building trust and growing with the family.

Responsibilities

Maintain organized, functional household systems that support the family's daily routines.
Complete regular household resets, including kitchen counters, dishes, trash, and high-traffic areas, keeping common spaces tidy and ready for the family's return home.
Tackle organizational projects involving closets, pantry, entryway, garage, children's belongings, and household storage.
Sort unwanted items and take ownership of donation drop-offs and disposal.
Assist with seasonal household organization and holiday or guest preparation.
Unpack and put away belongings following family travel.
Refresh flower arrangements and care for indoor plants.
Maintain running household supply and grocery lists using shared tools.
Shop for groceries and restock pantry, refrigerator, and household essentials.
Manage online orders, returns, errands, dry cleaning.
Handle birthday gifts, client gifts, gift wrapping, and other shopping needs.
Collect and sort mail, manage packages, and break down delivery boxes.
Coordinate monthly vehicle washes and occasional vehicle cleaning or organization.
Complete local errands efficiently and independently.
Grocery shop according to family preferences and weekly needs.
Wash, chop, and prepare fruits and vegetables for easy use throughout the week.
Assist with simple, healthy meal and snack preparation as requested.
Help keep the refrigerator and pantry organized and well stocked.
Maintain a clean, functional kitchen following meal preparation.
Conduct regular household walk-throughs to identify maintenance or organizational needs, flag repairs, upkeep concerns, and opportunities to improve household efficiency.
Research service providers, obtain quotes, and coordinate appointments.
Assist with overseeing handyman visits, repairs, and household projects.
Support outdoor-area tidying and coordinate maintenance as needed.
Assist with household appointments, scheduling, and calendar coordination.
Make calls and follow up on returns, refunds, service requests, and other admin tasks.
Track household tasks, appointments, and outstanding action items.
Support birthday, holiday, event, and guest-related logistics.
Assist with occasional business-related administrative tasks, including client gifting.
Maintain organized receipts, records, and household information.
Provide concise updates on completed work, outstanding items, and upcoming priorities.
Maintain flexibility for occasional family needs while keeping household management as the primary focus.
Provide occasional back-up school pickup or child-related assistance when regular family support is unavailable.
Assist with household preparation ahead of the family's planned renovation.
Help organize, sort, and prepare belongings for temporary relocation.
Coordinate donations, packing-related organization, and household inventory.
Support household setup and organization during the transition and upon return.
Take ownership of special projects as household needs evolve.
Be comfortable welcoming a dog into the household.
Assist with pet supplies, grooming appointments, and related scheduling.
Provide occasional basic pet care support as mutually agreed upon.