Part Time House Manager

Sage Haus•Potomac, MD

48d•Onsite

About The Position

We're a blended family settling into a beautiful new home in Potomac, MD. With two teenagers at home, a household that runs at a full, active pace, and two adults with busy professional lives and frequent travel, we're building something great here — and we need the right person to help us run it smoothly. Our home is warm and welcoming, and we're looking for support that matches that energy. We value professionalism, trust, and someone who takes genuine pride in the spaces they care for. As we prepare for upcoming home renovations and settle into a new chapter, we want a partner who can grow with us — someone who brings fresh ideas, steady hands, and a calm, capable presence to our household. There’s a mix of everyday responsibilities — laundry and wardrobe care, tidying, meal prep, errands, unpacking after travel, vendor coordination, and occasional pick-ups — as well as opportunities to help us create better systems and routines as we settle into our home.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation; mileage reimbursement provided for work-related errands.
Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including COVID-19 and influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to obtain).
Fragrance-free
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (e.g., luggage, household supplies).
Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day.
Comfortable in a home with a potential future dog.

Nice To Haves

You’re warm, dependable, and highly capable — the kind of person who can walk into our home, notice what needs attention, and comfortably jump in.
You enjoy rolling up your sleeves and getting things done, whether that means tackling a pile of laundry, prepping something for dinner, organizing a space, running an errand, or coordinating with a vendor.
You’re naturally independent and proactive, but you’re also a thoughtful communicator and understand the importance of learning our preferences and rhythms.
Once you know how the household operates, you’re comfortable taking ownership and keeping things moving without needing a detailed task list each day.
You appreciate the details that make our home feel good — clothes cared for properly, spaces reset and organized, travel items unpacked and put away, and everyday tasks handled before they become another thing on the family’s list.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with a warm, professional, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude who genuinely enjoys supporting our household.
We hope to find someone who will feel valued here, take pride in the role, and grow into a trusted, long-term part of our village.

Responsibilities

Perform daily resets: light tidying, dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
Create and maintain household organization systems, with fresh ideas welcome as renovations reshape the home
Seasonal swaps: clothing, bedding, and holiday/seasonal decor transitions
Wardrobe management, including coordinating resale, donations, and seasonal clothing swaps
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Maintain kids' common spaces, including ensuring gaming equipment is charged and returned to proper storage
Assist with packing and unpacking for travel; sort items for home laundry vs. dry cleaning after trips
Support event and hosting prep for occasional gatherings (approximately 3–4 times per year)
Indoor plant care (mix of weekly and monthly watering and feeding)
Replace batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries as needed
Wash, fold, organize, and put away laundry for the full household
Identify and separate dry-clean-only items; transport to dry cleaner as needed
Rotate linens; change sheets and make beds regularly
Keep laundry areas tidy, organized, and well-stocked
Maintain and update running household supply lists; monitor pantry, fridge, and daily staples
Collaborate with the family via AnyList app to flag low-stock items
Coordinate and/or receive Instacart, DoorDash, Amazon, and Costco orders; organize and put away deliveries
Handle mail and package management; break down boxes for recycling
Take trash and recycling to the curb on scheduled days
Dry cleaning drop-off and pickup
Prep-focused meal support: marinating proteins, washing and chopping produce, defrosting, and light prep 2–3 meals per week
Follow household dietary preferences (one vegetarian adult)
Collaborate with the family on grocery needs via AnyList; support Instacart order coordination
Keep the kitchen clean, tidy, and organized; maintain fridge and freezer organization
Occasional deep cleans: fridge, oven, baseboards, and appliances
Refresh and organize entry areas, mudroom, and garage zones
Tackle organizational projects as they arise: pantry, closets, and gear storage
Humidifier and air purifier maintenance as needed
Research and coordinate contractors, repair vendors, and service providers; gather quotes as needed
Oversee and schedule visits from cleaners, landscapers, and contractors (especially during upcoming renovations)
Serve as point of contact for vendor visits in the home
Travel planning support: assist with logistics, packing coordination, and post-travel unpacking
Event and appointment coordination
Calendar management for household schedules
Receipt and budget tracking
Occasional backup school pickup for teenagers if needed
Schedule family vehicle maintenance; track registration
Occasional fueling, cleaning, and organizing of family vehicles