Part-Time House Manager / Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Phoenix, AZ

6d•$30 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time House Manager / Family Assistant is sought to support a warm, active family of three, soon to be four, in Phoenix, Arizona. The family has two working parents, a toddler, a baby expected in December, and a cat. The role helps make household routines and logistics more manageable so the family can spend more time together and maintain an organized, clean, calm home. The family values routines, limited screen time, teamwork, and an active, healthy lifestyle; a Montessori-aligned approach is a plus. The successful candidate will be self-directed, proactive, detail-oriented, emotionally intelligent, and able to anticipate needs, establish and improve household systems, follow instructions, communicate proactively, and respond openly to feedback. The role requires a calm, organized presence and the ability to integrate into the family’s routines, respect a parent’s work-from-home space, and keep up with the hands-on demands of an active household with young children and a cat. This is a part-time position for 15–20 hours per week, scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with occasional weekends as needed. Compensation is $30–34 per hour, based on experience. The family is seeking an ASAP start. Applicants must provide a short introduction letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with current contact information. A background check is required.

Requirements

Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment.
Ability to maintain a fragrance-free environment.
Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver’s license.
Clean driving record.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including Tdap and influenza, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Must complete a background check.
Must provide a short introduction letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with current contact information.
Ability to work in a high-energy, dynamic family environment and independently oversee daily household tasks.
Strong attention to detail, initiative, ability to anticipate needs, and ability to create and improve household systems.
Ability to follow instructions carefully, remember details, communicate proactively, ask thoughtful questions, and respond openly to feedback.
Strong emotional intelligence, steady energy, and a calm, organized presence.
Ability to respect a parent’s work-from-home space and adapt to the family’s routines.
Physical ability to keep up with the hands-on demands of an active household.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Google Calendar, Skylight Calendar, and MyFitnessPal.
A Montessori-aligned mindset.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems.
Perform daily household resets and prepare the home for cleaners.
Handle light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Manage seasonal clothing swaps and sort outgrown items.
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs.
Assist with occasional event, holiday, and guest preparation.
Pack and unpack for travel.
Care for indoor plants.
Handle minor household tasks such as changing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke-detector batteries.
Take out household trash, empty the diaper bin, and roll trash bins to the curb on Wednesday.
Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies and maintain household supply lists.
Support household orders and subscriptions through Amazon, Costco, and Target.
Handle returns, dry cleaning, children’s gift shopping, mail, packages, and box breakdown.
Manage the family Google Calendar and Skylight Calendar, including household schedules.
Support event and appointment coordination, travel planning and logistics, and receipt and budget tracking.
Provide occasional support with school pick-ups and drop-offs, light supervision or backup childcare, and preparation of backpacks, clothing, and snacks.
Run child-related errands and coordinate with the preschool regarding events, theme days, birthday requests, and school calendar items.
Follow household dietary preferences, including limited dairy and an organic, whole-food focus.
Plan and prepare breakfast smoothies and batch-cook one to two healthy meals per week.
Prepare healthy meals and snacks and school lunches; shop for groceries; and clean and maintain the kitchen.
Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers; research and coordinate repairs and quotes; handle seasonal property maintenance; and support home renovation project management.
Clear out the refrigerator and snack areas monthly.
Disinfect children’s gear and high-touch items daily.
Assist with setting up and taking down outdoor holiday décor and regularly wipe down outdoor furniture, the swing set, and exterior spaces.
Complete indoor organization projects involving toys and gear.
Wash, fold, and put away laundry for the family; care for delicate garments, including special washing and dry cleaning; rotate linens; and maintain tidy, stocked laundry areas.
Feed the cat and refill its water fountain daily, help schedule mobile veterinary and grooming appointments, provide occasional pet sitting, and maintain pet supplies.
Take the family vehicle to the car wash; fuel, clean, and organize vehicles; track registration and insurance renewal dates; and schedule routine vehicle maintenance.