Part-Time House Manager / Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Whispering Pines, NC

58d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time House Manager / Family Assistant supporting an active, health-conscious family of four in the Sandhills area of North Carolina. The role helps coordinate the family’s household routines, two school-age children’s schedules, pets, and home needs while both parents work from home and periodically travel. The family is looking for someone warm, dependable, organized, proactive, and comfortable becoming a trusted, steady presence for the family and pets. The position guarantees 15 hours per week, with an opportunity to extend hours depending on the family’s weekly schedule. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with afternoon availability needed for school pickups and activity transportation. Occasional childcare from Friday through Saturday may be requested with advance coordination. The schedule may flex with family travel; the family will provide at least one week’s notice, though occasional unavoidable disruptions may occur. Compensation is $28–$33 per hour based on experience. The start date is ASAP. Responsibilities span child and family support, household organization and maintenance, errands and inventory, meal preparation, laundry and linens, pet care, deep-cleaning projects, vehicle upkeep, vendor coordination, and household calendar and administrative support. The role includes school and activity transportation, homework and calendar oversight, preparing 2–3 dinners per week according to Whole30/Paleo-style guidelines, maintaining household systems, tracking expenses and mileage, and helping anticipate upcoming family needs. Occasional overnights, pet and house sitting, and increased child support may be needed during family travel. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, maintain a smoke-free environment, and use fragrance-free or fragrance-light and non-toxic cleaning products. A valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required; mileage reimbursement is provided. Candidates must be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification before starting, comfortable signing an NDA, able to navigate a multi-level home, and comfortable swimming and supervising children around water. A background check is required.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must maintain a smoke-free environment and be fragrance-free or fragrance-light, with a commitment to using non-toxic cleaning products.
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance; mileage reimbursement is provided.
Must be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification before starting.
Must be comfortable signing a non-disclosure agreement and respecting household privacy.
Must be able to navigate a multi-level home throughout the day.
Must be comfortable swimming and supervising children around water.
Must be available in the afternoons for school pickups and activity transportation.
Must be comfortable with school-age children and serving as a steady, trusted presence.
Must be comfortable preparing Whole30/Paleo-style meals and shopping according to those principles.
Must be able to work independently once routines are established, communicate clearly, stay organized, take initiative, and track expenses accurately.
Must be comfortable around dogs and pet fur.
Must complete a background check.

Responsibilities

Pick up children from school, check cubbies and teacher notes, and ensure children bring home items needed for homework and projects.
Unpack, clean, and restock backpacks and lunchboxes and help children stay organized.
Oversee homework and the school calendar, planning ahead so assignments and projects are completed on time.
Transport children to and from after-school activities, appointments, and other kid-related errands.
Provide increased child support and light supervision during parent travel; occasionally provide overnight care as needed.
Maintain daily household tidiness, including dishes, surfaces, high-traffic vacuuming, and resetting couch pillows; prepare the home for bi-weekly cleaning team visits.
Create and maintain household organization systems, manage seasonal clothing swaps and closet transitions, coordinate donation drop-offs, and help with guest and holiday preparation.
Unpack after family travel and perform routine home maintenance such as changing batteries and light bulbs and checking smoke detectors.
Manage outdoor furniture covers before inclement weather.
Maintain a household supply list; grocery shop; and manage household orders and subscriptions.
Handle returns, dry-cleaning drop-offs and pickups, occasional gift shopping, mail and packages, recycling boxes, and airport transportation as needed.
Prepare 2–3 dinners per week and healthy snacks, following the family’s Whole30/Paleo-style food guidelines; clean and maintain the kitchen.
Wash, dry, fold, and put away family laundry, using Marie Kondo-style folding for children’s clothes; organize drawers and closets and provide ironing, steaming, and special garment care.
Rotate towels weekly and sheets on a schedule coordinated with cleaners, and keep the laundry area tidy and stocked.
Transport the dog to grooming and veterinary appointments, provide feeding and walks as needed, administer allergy medication during family travel, and occasionally provide pet and house sitting.
Maintain pet supply inventory and periodically clean out the pantry, replace air purifier and household air filters, and undertake larger organization projects when scoped and scheduled separately.
Schedule routine vehicle maintenance and handle ad hoc fueling, cleaning, and organizing of family vehicles.
Oversee cleaning, pool, landscaping, and other household service providers as needed; research vendors, obtain quotes, and coordinate household tasks.
Stay familiar with the family calendar and schedule, including school activities, appointments, travel, household services, and other commitments.
Plan ahead from the family calendar for transportation, meal preparation, errands, and household needs.
Coordinate household appointments, services, and vendor visits; accurately track household expenses, mileage, and receipts; maintain notes and follow up on open tasks.