Household Manager (with Meal Prep and Childcare Support)

Sage Haus•Old Lyme, CT

4d•Hybrid

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 have invested in many systems to ensure efficiency. We work from home regularly and want our Household Manager to feel comfortable, welcome, and like 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 needed for success. This is a part-time role, 10-12 hours per week, with 10 hours guaranteed, scheduled for two days per week (5-6 hours per day) before 5:30 PM. The compensation is $30-$35 per hour, with a start date in August 2026.

Requirements

Reliable.
Smoke-free.
Transportation that can safely accommodate transporting children with a family-provided booster seat.
Valid driver's license.
Mileage reimbursement provided for work-related errands and child transportation.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Up-to-date on standard vaccinations.
Comfortable with dogs (friendly, low-maintenance dog in the home).
Self-starter who can read a room and get to work without constant direction.
Organized and efficient.
Thrives on variety and can transition between tasks smoothly.
Takes ownership of systems and cares for people.
Takes the mental load off a busy household.
Confident communicator who asks good questions and flags issues proactively.
Welcomes kind, constructive feedback.
Warm and positive demeanor.
Enjoys being in a home environment.
Has the situational awareness to know when to chat and when to focus.
Looking for a steady, long-term part-time role.
Takes real ownership and builds systems.
Leaves every shift having made a genuine difference.
Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Daily resets and prep of the home for bi-weekly cleaners.
Light tidying including dishes, surfaces, and 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 and maintain tidy, well-stocked laundry areas.
Provide once-weekly transportation for children to scheduled extracurricular activities.
Fully prepare two family dinners per week, using the 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 restocking.
Contribute to household orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.).
Handle local errands including dry cleaning drop-off and pick-up, post office runs, returns, and donation drop-offs.
Manage incoming mail, including package opening and recycling.
Perform periodic deep cleans of refrigerator, oven, and baseboards.
Refresh high-clutter areas such as garage, mudroom, entryway, and dining table.
Undertake 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 dog teeth brushing.
Occasional fueling, light cleaning, and organization of the family vehicle.
Manage seasonal property maintenance and outdoor spaces.
Maintain awareness of the family’s Skylight calendar to stay supportive and proactive.
Keep receipts for debit card purchases for budget tracking.