Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Dog-friendly home

Job summary

Sage Haus in Wayne, PA is seeking a part-time Household Manager & Family Assistant to support a busy family with two children and a dog. The role focuses on afternoon and evening tasks, errands, and keeping the home organized.

You will manage household systems, coordinate with cleaners, help with meals, laundry, shopping, and transportation to activities. A calm, proactive communicator who can work independently is ideal.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Smoke-free environment.
• Reliable personal transportation with a clean driving record.
• Able to navigate multiple flights of stairs.
• Comfortable around dogs.

Responsibilities

• Afternoon and evening school and activity pick-ups/drop-offs.
• Guide children through evening routines and prepare for the next day.
• Light supervision and backup childcare as needed.
• Maintain household organization systems and daily resets.
• Prepare home before weekly cleaners arrive and seasonal swaps.
• Grocery shopping, meal planning and prep, and kitchen cleanup.
• Manage inventory, vendor oversight, and coordinating repairs if needed.
• Pet care and coordinating dog-related appointments.

Skills

Organized

Calm under pressure

Professional communication

Independent worker

Job description

Job Title: Household Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Wayne, PA 19087

Employment Type: Part-time | 20–30 hours per week

Schedule: Flexible schedule with afternoon and evening hours as primary focus

Friday evening availability required twice per month

Compensation: $30-35/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable personal transportation with a clean driving record required.
• Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day.
• Must be comfortable with dogs.

About Our Family

We're a warm, active family with two school-age children and a dog. One parent works from home on writing and personal projects, while the other keeps long, unpredictable hours and travels frequently. Our kids are very involved in dance and other activities, so our schedules stay full!

Our goal is simple: more family time. We're not looking for someone to take over childcare — we love being hands-on with our kids. We just need support around the edges so we can actually be present for the parts that matter most. When we have a moment to be together as a family, it is really important to us that we can be intentional and not use that time to tick items off a to-do list.

We're also in the middle of an exciting transition: we'll be moving into a newly built home in the coming weeks, which means there's a real opportunity to help us get settled, organized, and into a smooth groove from the start. We have weekly house cleaners and will be bringing in a professional organizer to set up some systems post-move. What we need is someone to help maintain those systems, keep things flowing, and make sure that when the day gets busy, nothing falls through the cracks.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You're naturally organized, calm under pressure, and the kind of person who notices the little things. You're warm with kids and know how to guide them without taking over; you'll encourage our kids to pack their own lunches and tidy their own spaces, not do it for them. You're professional and clear in how you communicate, you set expectations well, and you know how to work quietly and independently when someone is focused nearby.

On an average day, we are looking for support with managing household systems, laundry, errands, and some child-related tasks. We are at the stage in life where we are actively encouraging our kids to be more independent, so we are looking for someone to guide them to complete their chores and be an active participant in keeping the home running smoothly.

One of our biggest challenges right now is getting our children to and from activities, especially on Friday evenings. We are happy to be flexible with hours and scheduling if you can provide us with at least two Friday evenings of help per month. As needed, more traditional, direct childcare may be necessary.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Afternoon and evening school and activity pick-ups/drop-offs
• Guide children through evening routines: packing lunches, tidying personal spaces, and preparing for the next day
• Kid-related errands as needed
• Light supervision and backup childcare as needed

Household Management & Organization

• Maintain household organization systems
• Daily resets and light tidying of main living areas
• Prepare the home before weekly cleaners arrive
• Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
• Help coordinate and prepare the home for holidays, guests, and events
• Replace batteries, light bulbs, smoke detector sensors, and air filters as needed
• Care for indoor plants
• Support with packing/unpacking as needed

Laundry & Linen Care

• Wash, fold, and put away (or guide kids to put away) laundry
• Awareness of delicate garments, including items requiring special care
• Weekly bed sheet and towel changes
• Dry cleaning drop-off and pickup as needed

Inventory & Errands

• Monitoring of household supply levels
• Grocery shopping
• Mail/package handling: unpack and stage items for family review before putting away; break down boxes
• Returns, gift shopping, and other as-needed errands

Meal Planning & Prep

• Prep healthy snacks for children (e.g., cutting fruit, assembling snacks)
• Heat meal delivery dinners as needed
• Assist with finishing a recipe when the family is entertaining
• Kitchen cleanup after meals; encourage children to participate in cleanup

Vehicle Upkeep

• Fuel, clean, and organize family vehicles as needed
• Schedule and coordinate routine vehicle maintenance

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleans of refrigerator, freezer, and interior cabinets
• Clean humidifiers and air purifiers as needed
• Ongoing maintenance of closet and pantry organization systems

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Oversee weekly house cleaners and contractors as needed
• Obtain quotes for home and vehicle repairs; be present to let in contractors when family is unavailable
• Manage outdoor spaces including patio furniture, pool area upkeep, and watering of outdoor plants

Pet Care

• Drop off and pick up the family dog for grooming appointments as needed
• Occasional assistance with feeding and letting dog out