Calm Home Manager & Family Meal Prep

Sage Haus; Washington; On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Sage Haus in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood seeks a House Manager with Meal Prep Support for a part-time role (20–25 hrs/wk). Work Monday–Thursday, 12:00–6:30 PM, with occasional evening/weekend coverage.

You will manage household systems, assist with meals and errands, and support two school-age children in a calm, organized home. You’ll coordinate meal prep, laundry, organization, and family logistics while maintaining peaceful boundaries and a positive, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Reliable personal transportation required for household errands
• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• COVID and flu vaccinations preferred
• Comfortable working in a multi-level home and around a friendly dog

Responsibilities

• Provide light, supportive family assistance while keeping household management as the primary focus of the role
• Help coach the children through age-appropriate self-care, organization, and household responsibilities
• Support backpack, clothing, snack, and school-day preparation
• Encourage children to participate in caring for their own spaces and belongings
• Provide weekly school or activity pick up/drop off (Thursdays)
• Offer flexible backup support when family schedules require an extra set of hands
• Maintain consistency with the parents' peaceful parenting philosophy and household boundaries
• Maintain household organization systems and help create new systems where useful
• Complete daily resets of main living spaces, kitchen, entryway, and other high-use areas
• Prepare the home each Thursday ahead of the family's Friday cleaning service
• Keep dishes, counters, surfaces, and high-traffic areas tidy between professional cleanings
• Support seasonal clothing and bedding swaps
• Organize closets, pantry spaces, toys, gear, entryway, and other household areas as needed
• Coordinate donation drop-offs as the family continues decluttering
• Assist with indoor and outdoor household resets
• Support monthly special projects such as refrigerator cleanouts, mudroom refreshes, and organizational projects
• Assist with simple household upkeep such as changing batteries or light bulbs as needed
• Help the children remember routine care of the family's indoor avocado tree
• Create and maintain practical systems for household inventory and restocking
• Grocery shop and restock pantry, refrigerator, toiletries, and household essentials
• Maintain running household supply lists
• Assist with household orders and recurring purchases
• Handle occasional returns and coordinate dry cleaning
• Manage incoming mail and packages and break down boxes
• Complete donation drop-offs and other local household errands
• Take the family vehicle for a weekly car wash/reset as needed
• Align with family food preferences and meal plan and prepare complete, family-friendly dinners during the busy afternoon and early-evening window
• Prepare healthy snacks and occasional lunches as needed
• Grocery shop for meals and maintain appropriate staples
• Accommodate both vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences within the household
• Prepare simple, approachable meals based on family preferences, including Italian-inspired meals, tacos, and other kid-friendly options
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen throughout meal preparation
• Help keep the refrigerator organized and food inventory moving efficiently
• Wash, fold, and organize family laundry
• Support delicates and special garments as directed
• Keep laundry moving consistently throughout the week
• Assist with ironing or steaming on an as-needed basis
• Support bedding and towel rotation in coordination with the family's cleaners
• Maintain an organized, well-stocked laundry area
• Assist with seasonal clothing transitions and closet organization
• Assist with appointment scheduling by making calls and coordinating logistics at the family's direction
• Support household calendar details and family logistics as needed
• Help prepare checklists, laundry, and household details ahead of family vacations
• Maintain clear communication around completed tasks, priorities, and items needing family input
• Participate in a structured weekly check-in to stay aligned on household priorities

Job description

Sage Haus in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood seeks a House Manager with Meal Prep Support for a part-time role (20–25 hrs/wk). Work Monday–Thursday, 12:00–6:30 PM, with occasional evening/weekend coverage.

You will manage household systems, assist with meals and errands, and support two school-age children in a calm, organized home. You’ll coordinate meal prep, laundry, organization, and family logistics while maintaining peaceful boundaries and a positive, proactive approach.