House Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus, LLC

Orange (CA)

On-site

USD 45,460 - 52,348

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sage Haus, LLC in Orange, CA seeks a part-time House Manager & Family Assistant to support a busy household. You will manage daily operations, coordinate errands, and provide light childcare on occasion, with a 9:00 AM–4:00 PM window three days a week.

The role emphasizes organization, anticipation of needs, and a calm, professional presence to help the family run smoothly while they focus on work and travel. Compensation is $33–$38/hour.

Qualifications

Seasoned household professional who can read the room and identify needs without guidance.
Strong organizational skills with calm, proactive energy.
Experience guiding families on systems and best practices welcomed.
Willingness to support occasional childcare when needed.

Responsibilities

Back-up childcare and flexible date-night support as needed.
Restock pantry and manage household supply lists.
Create and maintain household organization systems.
Oversee daily resets, prep for cleaners, and light tidying.
Coordinate donations, party prep, and travel packing.
Plan meals, shop groceries, and kitchen upkeep.
Wash, fold, and manage laundry; rotate linens weekly.
Manage vehicle maintenance, registrations, and errands.
Oversee vendor relations and seasonal property upkeep.

Skills

Household management

Organization

Proactive problem solving

Vendor management

Communication

Childcare support

Independent work

Job description

House Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Orange, CA 92869

Employment Type: Part-time | 10-15 hours per week

Schedule: 3 days per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday preferred - between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Compensation: $33-$38/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
Must be fully vaccinated, including COVID-19 and flu vaccines
CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
US Passport preferred for potential future travel
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

About Our Family

We are a warm, active family of three (soon to be four) based in Orange, CA. We have an energetic toddler who keeps us on our toes and are excited to welcome a new baby in early fall.

Our goal is to find someone who can help alleviate the mental load of running a busy household so Mom can be more present and engaged with our toddler and growing family. We value someone who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and creates calm through organization, thoughtful planning, and dependable execution.

One parent works remotely from home in a professional capacity, and while we're often home, we appreciate someone who can work independently, read the room, and confidently take ownership of the day-to-day household operations. We are laid-back and easygoing by nature, but we also aim to run a structured and organized home. We value professionalism, healthy boundaries, and a calm, grounded presence. We moved into our home a couple of years ago and have a running list of organizational projects we are excited to tackle.

The right person will walk into our home and immediately see opportunities to create systems, streamline routines, and bring order behind the scenes—allowing our family to focus less on logistics and more on spending meaningful time together.

Ultimately, we hope to find a long-term partner who provides peace of mind by managing the many moving parts of our home with care, consistency, and professionalism—allowing our family to focus on work, travel, and time together, knowing everything is thoughtfully handled.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are a seasoned household professional who doesn't need a roadmap to get started. You can walk into a home, read the room, and identify what needs to be done without being asked. You are organized and detail-oriented, but carry that structure with a calm, Type B+ energy that fits naturally into a relaxed family environment. You are proactive, resourceful, and a genuine problem solver. You know how to take a task list and run with it independently.

You are tech-savvy, coachable, and open to feedback. You communicate professionally and maintain healthy boundaries while being warm and approachable. You understand that the family you are supporting is trusting you with their home, their children, and their mental load, and you treat that responsibility with care and integrity. Because this family is in their first experience with household help, a candidate who can help guide them on systems and best practices will be an especially strong fit.

While this role is focused primarily on Household Management, the ability to adapt and support occasional childcare will be valued, experience in early childhood education or previous Nanny experience is highly valued

Most importantly, you take pride in creating seamless operations and ensuring details are handled with consistency and care. You are solutions-oriented, action-focused, and known for exceptional follow-through. Rather than simply completing tasks, you build sustainable systems that create ease, efficiency, and peace of mind for the family.

Key Qualities

Experience in House Management, or similar household operations experience preferred
Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Experience and confidence stepping in for occasional childcare, school pickups, or schedule transitions as family needs arise
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Proactive and resourceful; anticipates needs and solves problems independently
Strong project management and vendor management experience
Excellent communicator who is professional, direct, and responsive
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective household systems and processes
Exceptional follow-through and commitment to execution
Calm, steady, solutions-oriented mindset with excellent judgment
Reliable, punctual, and interested in a long-term partnership

Key Responsibilities:

Family Support & Child Assistance

Back-up childcare and some flexibility for occasional date nights as needed
Kid-related errands

Household Management & Organization

Create and/or Maintain household organization systems
Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
Seasonal swaps (décor)
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Birthday party prep
Packing/unpacking for travel
Indoor plant care
Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc. & purge batteries

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

Create a list for deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards) for the housekeepers, and do the walk through after to ensure completion
Refresh garage/mudroom/entry
Clean humidifiers/air purifiers/bug traps
Organizational projects (toys, gear)

Inventory & Errands