Part-Time Family Assistant/Household Manager

Sage Haus•Sherwood, OR

3d•$30 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time role requiring 10-20 hours per week on an alternating schedule. Week A (20 hours) focuses more on childcare and family support, while Week B (10 hours) emphasizes household support, special projects, and organization. The schedule may flex with school breaks and travel, with potential for additional hours as the role develops. The compensation is $30-$35 per hour depending on experience. The role requires maintaining a smoke-free and fragrance-free environment, being authorized to work in the United States, having reliable transportation and a valid driver's license, and being comfortable driving the family vehicle for child transportation and using a personal vehicle for errands (with mileage reimbursement). CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) is required. Up-to-date vaccinations are preferred. Comfort with a large dog is necessary, and willingness to provide occasional evening, overnight, or travel support when scheduled in advance is expected. The family consists of a mom and two children, aged 5 and 8, in a busy, energetic household. They are looking for a warm, capable, proactive, and highly organized professional who enjoys helping a family find its rhythm, connects naturally with children, and can bring calm and consistency to their day. Flexibility and the ability to shift gears are essential. Spanish language skills are a plus.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free and fragrance-free environment
Authorized to work in the United States
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
Comfortable driving the family vehicle for child transportation
Comfortable using a personal vehicle for errands; with mileage reimbursement provided for work related tasks.
CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain certification before employment
Up-to-date recommended vaccinations, including flu and COVID-19, preferred; vaccination-related considerations are subject to applicable legal accommodations
Comfortable with large dog
Willing to provide occasional evening, overnight, or travel-related support when scheduled in advance

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

Be present when the children arrive home and provide light supervision.
Support after-school routines, including preparing snacks, emptying backpacks and folders, ensuring clothing and gear is clean and prepped for sports/activities.
Check for school notes, homework, and upcoming activity needs.
Prepare and organize activity equipment and uniforms.
Transport children to sports and other activities.
Provide occasional backup childcare as needed.
Support the family during flight delays, work travel, and other schedule disruptions.
Create and maintain practical household organization systems.
Daily household resets during Week A.
Handle dishes, wipe surfaces, and complete light tidying in high-traffic areas.
Coordinate seasonal clothing, décor, and bedding changes.
Coordinate donation drop-offs.
Assist with holiday, guest, and event preparation.
Pack and unpack for family travel.
Care for indoor plants.
Replace batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries as needed.
Coordinate repairs, quotes, contractors, and ongoing property projects.
Follow up on outstanding warranties, repairs, and household maintenance needs.
Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies.
Maintain current household supply and shopping lists.
Complete returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, and other household errands.
Handle mail, packages, and post office box pickups.
Break down and dispose of boxes and packaging.
Prepare approximately three meals per week when the children are home (family to set menu).
Prepare a flexible mix of fresh meals, freezer meals, crockpot meals, salads, and other simple, healthy options.
Prepare school lunches, snacks, and easy grab-and-go meals.
Prep vegetables and other ingredients weekly.
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen after meal preparation.
Wash, fold, organize, and put away household laundry.
Provide occasional ironing, steaming, and special garment care.
Change and rotate children’s linens and guest bedding as needed.
Maintain a tidy, organized, and well-stocked laundry area.
Schedule routine maintenance and repairs for family vehicles.
Fuel, clean, and organize family vehicles.
Coordinate vehicle registration and emissions-related errands.
Coordinate vehicle registration, fueling, maintenance, and organization.
Complete occasional deep-cleaning projects, including the refrigerator and oven.
Refresh and organize high-use areas, including the garage, mudroom, and entryway.
Complete organization projects involving toys, games, crafts, children’s gear, closets, and activity supplies.
Support seasonal household maintenance and outdoor-space projects.
Manage household calendars, reminders, appointments, and administrative follow-up.