IL – Household Manager & Family Assistant (Illinois)

Sage Haus LLC.; Illinois; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Sage Haus, LLC is seeking experienced House Managers & Family Assistants in Illinois to support families in managing their households. This role involves organizing homes, preparing meals, providing light childcare, and helping with family logistics.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and enjoys creating a welcoming environment for families. Flexible schedules range from part-time to full-time hours, mostly during weekdays.

Qualifications

• Experience in household management or as a family assistant.
• Strong ability to juggle multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Warm and professional presence with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily home tasks including light tidying and organization.
• Prepare healthy meals and assist with family schedules.
• Provide occasional childcare support as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Household management

Childcare experience

Communication

Proactive approach

Job description

We are actively recruiting experienced, reliable, and proactive House Managers & Family Assistants to support families across Illinois. These roles focus on keeping households running smoothly through organization, light home care, family logistics, and meal support. Some families may also request occasional childcare or after-school assistance.

This is an excellent fit for someone who is naturally organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys creating structure and ease within the home. You will partner closely with families to anticipate needs, manage daily routines, and help create a calm, welcoming household environment.

Key Responsibilities

Household Management & Organization

• Daily home reset: light tidying, kitchen clean-up, organizing common spaces
• Manage household inventory: groceries, pantry staples, household supplies, restocking
• Organize closets, playrooms, mudrooms, paperwork, and seasonal rotations
• Coordinate with cleaners, vendors, deliveries, and home maintenance providers
• Handle returns, errands, post office, pharmacy pickups, or Amazon/Target orders

Meal Preparation & Family Support

• Plan and prep simple, healthy family meals or assist with weekly meal planning
• Grocery shopping and fridge/pantry organization
• Pack snacks or lunches for school-aged children (if needed)
• Assist with family scheduling, school forms, appointments, or travel preparation

Optional Childcare Support (varies by family)

• School or activity pickups (family car may be provided)
• Occasional date-night support or afternoon care
• Engaging with children in crafts, outdoor play, or quiet time activities

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Organized, dependable, and proactive—able to anticipate needs
• Calm under pressure and comfortable with changing priorities
• Warm, respectful, and able to create trust with both adults and children
• Tech-comfortable (Google Calendar, Amazon orders, shared family apps)
• Reliable transportation; eligible to work in the U.S.; able to pass background check
• Can maintain a smoke-free environment; vaccinated (including flu and COVID, if requested by family)

Schedule & Structure

• Roles range from 10–20 hours/week (part-time) to 30–40 hours/week(full-time)
• Most hours fall between 8am–6pm, Monday–Friday
• Some families may request occasional evening, overnight, or travel support

What We Look For:

• Household management, family assistant, or childcare experience
• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple responsibilities
• Warm, professional presence and strong communication
• Reliability, initiative, and a proactive approach
• For U.S. candidates: eligibility to work in the United States