Proactive Household Manager — Flexible Hours & Systems

Sage Haus LLC.; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Sage Haus LLC in Johnston, IA is seeking a Professional Household Manager to organize and oversee a busy home with warmth and discretion. This part-time role (15-20 hours per week) emphasizes ownership, proactive problem solving, and practical systems that keep daily life calm and efficient.

The role covers light childcare support, meal prep, shopping, laundry, inventory, and coordinating vendors, with Thursday availability to prepare for a biweekly house cleaner.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Able to maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable personal transportation and valid driver's license required; mileage reimbursement provided
• Preference for candidates to be up to date on recommended vaccinations per AA Pediatrics and CDC guidelines (including COVID-19 and influenza)

Responsibilities

• Provide light afternoon supervision when scheduled during after-school hours, including greeting the children and serving as a aware, reliable presence in the home
• Handle occasional kid-related errands as needed
• Create and maintain practical household organization systems
• Complete daily household resets and prepare the home on Thursdays for biweekly cleaner visits
• Handle light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
• Assist with occasional event, holiday, weekend hosting, and guest preparation
• Help with family travel preparation, including occasional packing and unpacking for the children as needed
• Care for indoor plants
• Handle simple household maintenance tasks, such as replacing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries as needed
• Complete occasional rotating deep-cleaning tasks, such as the refrigerator, oven, and baseboards
• Refresh and organize high-use areas such as the garage, mudroom, and entryway
• Clean and maintain humidifiers, air purifiers, and air filters as needed
• Take ownership of ongoing organizational projects involving toys, activity gear, and household storage, including creating new systems that are easy for the family to maintain
• Restock the pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies
• Create and maintain an organized system for tracking household needs and running supply lists
• Handle returns and other household errands
• Bring in and organize mail and packages
• Break down and recycle boxes
• Plan and prepare 2-3 family dinners each week (leftovers welcomed)
• Prepare convenient breakfast options for parents
• Assist with simple lunch preparation for parents using fresh meals, freezer-friendly options, or planned leftovers
• Help reduce reliance on prepared meal-delivery services by keeping easy, ready-to-eat options available
• Organize and maintain the refrigerator, freezer, and pantry to support the family’s weekly meal routine
• Wash, fold, organize, and put away laundry
• Occasionally treat stains on children’s clothing as needed
• Maintain a consistent rotation of bedding, towels, and other household linens
• Keep laundry and linen storage areas tidy, organized, and well-stocked
• Comfort working in a home with an indoor cat is preferred
• Provide occasional playtime or brushing as desired
• Occasionally clean out, tidy, and organize family vehicles
• Coordinate household repairs and service appointments as needed
• Be present to provide vendors, maintenance professionals, or pest-control providers with access to the home
• Assist with occasional summer pool upkeep, including collecting water samples and taking them to the nearby pool store for testing

Job description

Sage Haus LLC in Johnston, IA is seeking a Professional Household Manager to organize and oversee a busy home with warmth and discretion. This part-time role (15-20 hours per week) emphasizes ownership, proactive problem solving, and practical systems that keep daily life calm and efficient.

The role covers light childcare support, meal prep, shopping, laundry, inventory, and coordinating vendors, with Thursday availability to prepare for a biweekly house cleaner.