Household Manager

Sage Haus•Woodbury, MN

23d•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time Household Manager is sought for a busy, active family of five in Woodbury, Minnesota. The role is scheduled for 12 hours per week, Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with the possibility of adjusting the starting schedule as household routines and needs are established. The start date is early January 2027, and compensation is $28–$32 per hour. The Household Manager will help maintain a smoothly functioning, organized, family-centered home. Duties include supporting the youngest child's morning routine and driving her to the bus stop, planning and preparing dinners, organizing groceries and household supplies, handling laundry and light home resets, caring for the family dog, coordinating vendors and cleaning-team visits, and assisting with errands, travel preparation, seasonal tasks, and special projects. The family values initiative, attention to detail, warmth, reliability, and a natural comfort interacting with children. Applicants should submit a brief letter explaining their fit, an updated resume, and at least three professional references with contact information. A background check is required.

Requirements

Reliable personal transportation.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Comfortable working in a home with dogs.
Comfortable interacting with children and naturally engaging with them as part of the household's daily routine.
Initiative, attention to detail, and genuine care for the people in the household.
Professional household-management experience or experience managing one's own home is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Support the youngest child's Monday-through-Wednesday morning routine by 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 during morning hours and help create 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 convenient 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 per week and two loads of household towels per week, with additional towels during summer pool season.
Rotate and launder the children's bed linens every two weeks; keep laundry areas tidy and stocked.
Support 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 team.
Reorganize the pantry and refrigerator as needed, especially 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 preparing the children's bags and supply lists.
Monitor and restock household supplies, including pantry staples, paper goods, laundry supplies, and pet food.
Maintain running supply lists and coordinate grocery and household-supply orders through Instacart.
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 and coordinate the dog's grooming approximately every six weeks, including drop-off and pickup.
Monitor and reorder pet food and supplies as needed.
Serve as the point of 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 create a reminder system.
Support holiday and event preparation, including ensuring the home is stocked and organized and the cleaning team is scheduled.
Complete seasonal or as-needed special projects, such as deep pantry organization and refrigerator clean-outs.