Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Sage Haus in Atlanta, GA is seeking a meticulous Household Manager & Family Assistant for 15–20 hours per week. The role requires a proactive, organized individual who can manage daily routines, supervise laundry, meal prep, errands, and seasonal upkeep, while maintaining a warm, respectful presence in a busy home.

You will support two friendly dogs, interface with vendors, coordinate repairs, and assist with school pickups as needed.

Qualifications

• Reliable personal transportation and clean driving record
• Smoke-free home environment
• Fragrance-free approach in the home
• Up-to-date vaccinations per AAP/CDC guidelines
• CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification prior to start
• Authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Laundry: full ownership of family laundry, including washing, drying, folding, sorting, and putting away
• Daily resets and tidying throughout the home, including surfaces and high-traffic areas
• Grocery pickup, restocking, and keeping running lists for pantry and household essentials
• Meal prep support and kitchen upkeep, including school lunches and snacks
• Oversee household organization systems and seasonal upkeep
• Occasional backup childcare support and school pickup coordination
• Pet care for two dogs and potential house-sitting during travel
• Vendor coordination and overseeing cleaners/contractors; manage home repairs
• Vehicle organization and basic maintenance tasks

Job description

Household Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Atlanta, GA, 30306

Employment Type: Part-time, W-2 | 15–20 hours per week; 15 hours guaranteed

Schedule: Monday through Friday, with Tuesday and Thursday being particularly important days. The schedule offers flexibility, with the ideal candidate able to provide earlier morning support on Wednesdays and Fridays (starting around 8:00 AM) when needed. Start times on other days would be no earlier than 9:00 AM.

Compensation: $30–$35/hour, commensurate with experience. Mileage reimbursement provided for work-related errands.

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Reliable personal transportation and a clean driving record
• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Fragrance-free approach while working in the home
• 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 Tdap), subject to applicable legal accommodations
• CPR and First Aid certified, or willingness to obtain certification prior to start
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

About Our Family

We are a busy, loving household in Atlanta with three young children and two very friendly dogs. With little ones at different ages and stages, our home is full of energy, laughter, and plenty of activity. Life is full, and we love it. .

We care deeply about the way our home looks, feels, and functions. We believe that when things are organized, systems are working, and the everyday details are taken care of, it gives us more space to be present with one another and enjoy our time as a family.

We’re looking for someone who understands that household management is about more than completing a list of tasks. It’s noticing what needs attention, staying one step ahead, creating and maintaining systems, and taking ownership of the details that can otherwise pile up.

Ultimately, we’d love to find someone who enjoys bringing order to a busy home and can become a trusted, proactive presence in our household – someone who will learn how our family operates, take genuine ownership of their role, and help create a little more breathing room in our day-to-day lives.

Who You Are / What We Are Looking For

You are the kind of person who walks into a room and naturally sees what needs to happen next. You don't need a checklist handed to you every morning. You notice the pile that's been sitting in the corner, you notice the laundry that needs to be folded and put away, and you take care of it without being asked. You have a genuine aesthetic sensibility; for you, organization isn't just about function, it's about how things look and feel. You understand that a well-kept, visually calm home is a gift to the people who live in it, and you take pride in that. You are confident in your work, self-directed, and comfortable taking ownership of your responsibilities without needing constant direction or reassurance.

You are warm and genuinely care about the families you work with, but you also understand the importance of professional boundaries and reading the room. You bring a calm, steady energy into the home – not someone who is anxious or overly chatty, but someone whose presence actually makes the household feel more at ease. You are comfortable around young children and friendly dogs, you are physically capable of the demands of the role (which includes moving items, accessing storage, and being on your feet), and you take your commitments seriously. Consistency, reliability, and professionalism are not just words to you; they are how you show up every day.

Laundry & Linen Care

• Full ownership of family laundry, including washing, drying, folding, sorting, and putting away
• Care for specialty items, including duvet covers, comforters, and periodic linen refreshes
• Ironing and steaming as needed
• Keep laundry areas tidy, organized, and well stocked

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Daily resets and tidying throughout the home, including surfaces, dishes, and high-traffic areas
• Create, maintain, and troubleshoot household organization systems
• Stay ahead of visual clutter and ensure household items are consistently returned to their proper places
• Manage toy rotations, book organization, and closet upkeep
• Coordinate seasonal clothing swaps and donation drop-offs
• Assist with holiday preparation and takedown
• Unpack and help reset the household following family travel
• Light sofa/upholstery vacuuming and similar upkeep between cleaner visits
• Replace light bulbs, batteries, and smoke detector batteries as needed

Inventory & Errands

• Grocery pickup, delivery put-away, and household restocking
• Maintain running lists for pantry, refrigerator, and household essentials
• Monitor household supplies and proactively replenish items before they run out
• Manage recurring household orders and subscriptions
• Handle occasional returns, packages, and donation drop-offs
• Break down and recycle shipping boxes

Meal Prep & Kitchen Support

• Prepare school lunches and snacks for school days
• Assist with light meal preparation as needed
• Keep the kitchen reset and organized throughout the week
• Support general kitchen upkeep between cleaner visits

Household Projects & Seasonal Upkeep

• Periodic fridge, pantry, and oven clean-outs and resets
• Tackle organizational projects such as toy clean-outs, storage spaces, and children's closets
• Seasonally refresh the garage, mudroom, entryway, and other high-use household spaces

Family Support

• Provide occasional backup childcare support as needed, including infant and older child care to support family flexibility for appointments, school activities, and other commitments.
• Assist with occasional school pickup; school is located nearby
• Prepare backpacks and help keep school-related items organized and ready to go

Pet Care

• Feeding and occasional backyard playtime for two friendly dogs
• Open to occasional pet and house-sitting during family travel

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Research and coordinate home repairs, contractors, and service providers
• Oversee cleaner visits and contractor appointments as needed
• Help keep outdoor living spaces, patios, and children's outdoor play areas organized
• Coordinate seasonal property maintenance and recurring home services

Vehicle Maintenance

• Organization of the family vehicle, cleaning