House Manager & Family Assistant

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable personal transportation required; mileage reimbursement provided for work-related errands.
• Genuine love of dogs and experience working around them is required; a calm, patient demeanor around animals is non-negotiable.

We’re a busy, warm household with two working parents and two college-aged sons—one who lives with us full-time and one who comes and goes throughout the year. We run a few mission-driven organizations and often work long days, so when we walk through the door, we really value a home that feels like a calm, clean, and organized retreat.

We also share our home with three medium-sized dogs who are deeply loved and a big part of our everyday life. They can be a bit anxious, so a steady, gentle presence makes a huge difference for them. We breed occasionally, so comfort with dogs in different life stages is a plus.

We’ve managed large teams professionally and truly appreciate great, independent work. We’re not looking for someone who needs step-by-step direction—rather, someone who takes ownership, communicates proactively, and feels confident making thoughtful decisions day to day.

You are calm, confident, and capable — someone who can walk into a home, assess what needs to be done, and do it without waiting to be told. You make good judgment calls (if the usual item is out of stock at the store, you figure it out). You communicate proactively and appreciate quick, asynchronous updates. You don’t let questions linger — you ask early and often so small issues don’t become bigger ones.

Most importantly, you genuinely love dogs. You understand animal behavior, stay composed around anxious pets, and bring the kind of steady energy that helps our three dogs feel settled. Experience working and/or living in homes with pets is strongly preferred.

You take pride in creating organized, functional spaces and find real satisfaction in keeping a household running smoothly — even when no one is watching.

• Provide at least one walk per day, preferably in the afternoon, to help the dogs stay calm and well-exercised
• Feed dogs and manage daily pet routines
• Bathe all three dogs every two weeks (currently a 3–4 hour process)
• Coordinate in-home grooming appointments every 8 weeks
• Maintain pet supply inventory
• On Tuesdays, remain with one dog on-site during house cleaner visits starting at 9:00 AM

• Create and maintain household organization systems throughout the home
• Perform daily resets — dishes, surfaces, high-traffic area tidying — and prep the home for weekly cleaners
• Manage ongoing organizational projects, including a mudroom purge and reorganization
• Handle light home maintenance tasks: replacing batteries, light bulbs, smoke detector checks, air filters, and similar upkeep
• Coordinate donation drop-offs as items accumulate
• Support event, holiday, and guest prep (approximately every two months)
• Assist with packing and unpacking around family travel
• Perform occasional deep cleans of appliances, baseboards, and specialty areas as needed

• Research, vet, and coordinate vendors for home repairs and maintenance; act as on-site contact for vendor appointments as needed
• Oversee and communicate with existing service providers (house cleaners, pool cleaner, lawn service)
• Manage seasonal property maintenance, including coordinating spring power washing and window cleaning before pool season
• Refresh and maintain outdoor spaces — patio, cushions, and pool area — on a weekly basis and after weather events

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies; maintain running supply lists
• Manage household orders and subscriptions across Amazon, Costco, Target, and similar accounts
• Handle returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, and other household errands
• Retrieve mail from the community mailbox; unbox and put away Amazon deliveries; break down cardboard

• Handle in-person grocery shopping weekly (flexibility on delivery as needed)
• Assemble and portion meals from the family's meal delivery service into containers for lunches
• Prep healthy snacks and meals — chopping vegetables, fruits, and similar light prep
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen

• Wash, dry, fold, and organize laundry for the household on a regular schedule
• Manage linen laundry
• Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked

• Schedule routine maintenance for family vehicles
• Coordinate periodic interior cleaning and quarterly detail for family vehicles

• Scan and file paperwork to prevent accumulation of paper piles
• Maintain awareness of family calendar for scheduling purposes
• Track receipts and household expenses; manage purchases using family account access and designated card

If this role sounds like a great fit, please send the following to Sage Haus:

• A short intro letter telling us a little about yourself and why this role appeals to you
• An updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information

Please note that this role requires a background check.

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