House Manager / Family Assistant

Sage Haus

Vienna (VA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 52,000

Full time

10 days ago
Application generator

Stand out for this role — generate a tailored resume and cover letter in about a minute.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance stipend
Guaranteed hours
Paid holidays
Paid time off

Job summary

Sage Haus in Vienna, VA is seeking a House Manager / Family Assistant to support a busy family with two active boys. You will manage daily routines, errands, meals, and household systems to create calm and order.

The role emphasizes proactive, discreet, and collaborative teamwork, with ongoing communication and flexible, long-term involvement in the family’s daily life.

Qualifications

  • Experience caring for children in busy households.
  • Ability to follow health and safety guidelines.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Reliable transportation required.
  • Spanish language proficiency preferred.
  • CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
  • Vaccination status per CDC guidelines preferred.
  • Smoke-free environment enforcement.

Responsibilities

  • Afternoon pick-ups and daily supervision of two boys.
  • Meal prep and kitchen upkeep incl. family dinners and lunches.
  • Laundry, ironing, and linen rotation.
  • Household organization, resets, and prep for cleaners.
  • Manage pantry, groceries, and subscriptions; run errands.
  • Light housekeeping, packing/unpacking for travel.

Skills

Smoke-free env
Reliable transport
Spanish (preferred)
CPR/First aid (preferred)
EpiPen experience (preferred)
SkyLight calendar
Vaccination up-to-date
Authorized to work in US

Tools

SkyLight calendar

Job description

Job Title: House Manager / Family Assistant

Location: Vienna, VA 22180

Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11am - 7pm

Compensation: $33–$38/hour, based on experience

Benefits: Competitive benefits package may include paid time off and/or sick leave, paid holidays, a health insurance stipend, guaranteed hours, and additional benefits as applicable.

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements
  • Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day
  • EpiPen administration experience, preferred
  • CPR and first aid certification, preferred
  • Skylight calendar fluency preferred.
  • Spanish language proficiency, preferred
  • 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.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
About Our Family

We are a warm, busy household of four with two high-energy boys, ages 5 and 3, and two full-time professional parents entering demanding new chapters in their careers. Our home is lively, loving, and always in motion. We value structure, good systems, and thoughtful routines, and we know how quickly the day-to-day details can pile up when work, school, appointments, meals, errands, and family logistics are all happening at once.

After long days, we want our home to feel like a haven: a grounded, calm place where everyone can decompress, reconnect, and enjoy being together. We have a weekly cleaning service and landscaper already in place, so this role is not about deep cleaning or managing the household from the outside. It is about bringing daily order, consistency, and care to the rhythms of our home so the whole family has more breathing room.

We are more introverted by nature and work best with someone who is collaborative, proactive, discreet, and comfortable with clear, professional communication. We are not looking for someone to manage around us; we are seeking a long‑term partner who can become a natural extension of the household. The right person will notice what needs attention, help create and maintain systems that make daily life feel smoother, and support the home in a way that feels calm rather than rigid or over‑managed.

Our boys are energetic, curious, and full of personality, and they need someone who can keep up with them and genuinely enjoy their energy. At the same time, this role is about supporting the whole family vision: a smoother-running home that allows us to focus on what matters most — quality time together, supporting each other’s growth and passions, and creating a home environment where everyone can recharge, connect, and thrive.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are a motivated, highly organized, and proactive professional who takes pride in helping a household run smoothly. You are systems-oriented and detail-minded, but also very hands‑on, finding real satisfaction in the daily work that keeps a family home functioning well.

You bring warmth, foresight, experience, and sound judgment to both big‑picture planning and practical execution. You can create flexible, easy‑to‑maintain systems; navigate scheduling tools and school portals; and keep the many moving pieces of a family home organized and cared for.

Your presence is calm, warm, discreet, and professional. You read the room, know when to engage and when to give space, and bring a low‑ego, collaborative approach that creates calm without over‑managing. You are also patient, grounded, and engaging with young children, with the energy and stamina to keep up with two active boys while maintaining a steady tone.

While this is not a traditional nanny role, comfort with children and family rhythms is essential. Experience working around food allergies is important, as you understand that dietary needs and household accommodations are genuine safety considerations, not simply preferences. We are hoping to create more ease in the day‑to‑day rhythm of our home, reduce the mental load we carry as parents, and make more space for our family to connect, recharge, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities
Family Support
  • Afternoon pick‑ups
  • Daily afternoon supervision plus occasional back‑up childcare
  • Daily preparation of backpacks/clothing/snacks
  • Kid‑related errands
Meal Support
  • Prep healthy meals/snacks, including 4 weekday dinners, batch‑cooked breakfasts, and snacks
  • Follow dietary needs/preferences (No tree nuts, stone/pitting fruits, shellfish. An extensive list will be provided)
  • Prep school lunches
  • Grocery shopping
  • Kitchen clean‑up and maintenance
Laundry & Linens
  • Wash/fold/organize laundry
  • Ironing/steaming and special garment care
  • Linen rotation
  • Maintain tidy and well‑stocked laundry areas
Household Organization & Maintenance
  • Create and/or maintain household organization systems
  • Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
  • Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high‑traffic areas)
  • Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
  • Prepare and coordinate donation drop‑offs
  • Occasional packing/unpacking for travel (kids only)
  • Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.
  • Roll out the trash bins on Wednesday evening
Inventory & Errands
  • Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
  • Manage running household supply lists
  • Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
  • Returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping
  • Mail and package handling
  • Breakdown boxes
Special Projects
  • Refresh garage/mudroom/entry
  • Organizational projects (toys, gear)
  • Kids art scanning projects
  • Occasional holiday hosting prep
  • Kids' artwork scanning and archiving
  • Closet organization and purging
Vehicle Upkeep
  • Schedule maintenance
  • Fueling/cleaning/organizing vehicles
  • Track registration/insurance
Administrative & Personal Assistant Support
  • Family calendar/Skylight management (including household schedules)
  • Manage school and camp email correspondence, registration, and milestones
  • Coordinate with weekly cleaning service
  • Oversee cleaners/contractors/landscapers
  • Research/coordinate repairs and quotes
  • Event and appointment coordination
Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

House Manager / Family Assistant
House Manager / Family Assistant

Sage-Haus • Vienna (VA)

On-site
USD 45,000 - 52,000
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Health insurance stipend
+1
Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Childcare Support and Meal Prep)
Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Childcare Support and Meal Prep)

Sage Haus • Vienna (VA)

On-site
USD 41,000 - 48,000
Mileage reimbursement
Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Childcare Support and Meal Prep)
Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Childcare Support and Meal Prep)

Sage-Haus • Vienna (VA)

On-site
USD 41,000 - 48,000
House Manager / Family Assistant
House Manager / Family Assistant

Sage Haus, LLC • Seattle (WA)

On-site
USD 41,328 - 52,348
House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)
House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus • Rockville (MD)

On-site
USD 41,000 - 48,000
House Manager / Family Assistant
House Manager / Family Assistant

Sage Haus • Highland (MD)

On-site
USD 91,693,000 - 106,020,000
House Manager & Family Assistant
House Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus, LLC • Denver (CO)

On-site
USD 55,104 - 57,859
Generous benefits
Paid holiday time off
Mileage reimbursement
House Manager & Family Assistant with Meal Prep Support
House Manager & Family Assistant with Meal Prep Support

Sage-Haus • Palo Alto (CA)

On-site
USD 55,000 - 69,000
House Manager and Family Assistant
House Manager and Family Assistant

Sage Haus LLC. • San Francisco (CA)

On-site
USD 61,992 - 75,768
Household Manager & Family Assistant
Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus • Port Washington (WI)

On-site
USD 48,000 - 55,000