Calm Household Manager & Family Dinner Prep

Sage-Haus; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Sage-Haus in Ballard, Seattle, WA is seeking a Part-Time House Manager with Meal Prep Support to help run a calm, organized home for a family of four with a friendly dog.

You will coordinate snacks and dinners, laundry, errands, and light household resets, while coaching children in self-care and routines. Ideal candidates are proactive, discreet, and warm, with strong communication and high EQ.

Qualifications

• Reliable personal transportation 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 meal planning and prep with family preferences and cook complete, family-friendly dinners
• Prepare healthy snacks and occasional lunches as needed
• Grocery shop for meals and maintain staples
• Accommodate dietary preferences including vegetarian options
• Prepare simple meals and maintain a tidy kitchen
• 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 as needed
• Support bedding and towel rotation with cleaners
• Maintain an organized, well-stocked laundry area
• Assist with seasonal clothing transitions and closet organization
• Assist with appointment scheduling and logistics
• Support household calendar details and family logistics
• Help prepare checklists and details ahead of family vacations
• Maintain clear communication on tasks and priorities
• Participate in weekly check-ins to stay aligned on priorities

Skills

Calm and organized

High EQ

Self-directed

Clear communicator

Patient with kids

Flexible

Spanish skills (bonus)

Education

CPR & First Aid certification (preferred)

Job description

Sage-Haus in Ballard, Seattle, WA is seeking a Part-Time House Manager with Meal Prep Support to help run a calm, organized home for a family of four with a friendly dog.

You will coordinate snacks and dinners, laundry, errands, and light household resets, while coaching children in self-care and routines. Ideal candidates are proactive, discreet, and warm, with strong communication and high EQ.