Household Manager & Family Assistant

Job Title: Household Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Boston, MA 02131

Employment Type: Part-time, 10 hours per week guaranteed

Schedule: Flexible schedule within Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm preferred. Hours can be structured as 2-3 hours across multiple days per week

Compensation: $32-$35/hour, based on experience

Start Date: September 8, 2026

Requirements

Authorized to work in the United States
Maintain a smoke-free environment
Up-to-date vaccinations, including COVID-19 and flu
Reliable personal transportation; mileage reimbursement provided at the standard IRS rate for errands
Comfortable with dogs and cats
Fluent in English (preferred)

About Our Family

We're a busy two-parent household living in Boston with our young child and two beloved pets. Between running a business, working full-time, and keeping life moving, we're a family that loves our home but genuinely struggles to keep up with everything it takes to run it well. We're active, organized by intention (not always by execution), and honest about where we need help.

Our household has a rhythm: early mornings, full days, and evenings that we want to protect for family time. We believe in systems, we appreciate structure, and we love someone who can walk in, assess what needs doing, and just handle it. Our family motto says it best: we stick to the schedule and go with the flow.

We're warm and direct. We won't micromanage you, and we don't want to. We want a partner who takes ownership, communicates concisely, and genuinely cares about the quality of their work.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

The right person for this role is someone who thrives on creating order and takes real pride in the details. You're the type of person who finishes the to-do list and then looks around to see what else needs attention.

You're confident calling a vendor, scheduling a repair, or figuring out a better system for sheets, all without being asked twice. You enjoy anticipating needs, solving problems, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

You're warm , approachable and easygoing, but also structured and dependable. You communicate with clarity and efficiency: no long stories, just solutions.

You're tech-savvy enough to manage a shared calendar, monitor a household inbox, and coordinate orders across multiple platforms.

Most importantly, you know how to balance flexibility with accountablity. You can adapt when priorities shift, but you never lose sight of the details. In a household like this one, consistency, initiative, and reliability are what make someone truly successful.

Key Responsibilities

Household Organization & Maintenance
Create and maintain household organization systems
Perform daily resets and light tidying between bi-weekly housekeeper visits, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
Maintain front and back entryway organization, including coat rotation and drop zone upkeep
Coordinate seasonal swaps for clothing, décor, and bedding
Prepare and manage donation drop-offs
Care for indoor plants and outdoor garden plants (watering front garden)
Replace batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector units as needed
Assist with unpacking after travel
Assist with preparation for holiday gatherings (i.e., extra linens, serving ware, setup)
Research and coordinate vendors and repairs; manage TaskRabbit bookings when needed
Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
Coordinate with housekeepers to ensure deep cleaning tasks (fridge, oven, baseboards) are completed on schedule
Monitor basement storage, particularly during seasonal transitions
Manage ad hoc organizational projects as they arise

Inventory & Errands

Maintain inventory of pantry, fridge, and household supplies
Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
Run errands, including grocery shopping, returns, and dry cleaning drop-off/pick-up
Meal Planning & Prep
Prep school lunches for the next day
Batch snack prep: cut vegetables and fruit into grab-and-go containers, hard-boiled eggs, and other protein-forward snacks
Support simple dinner prep, including vegetable preparation and ingredient staging
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization
Laundry & Linen Care
Wash, dry, fold, and put away laundry
Rotate linens
Source, categorize, and organize linens to establish a system for housecleaners
Maintain tidy and well stocked laundry areas
Family Support & Child Assistance
Prepare backpacks, clothing, snacks, and lunches for the following school day
Provide occasional backup drop-off or pick-up as needed
Assist with occasional date-night or one-off childcare support on an as-needed basis
Pet Care
Daily dog walk (approximately 20 minutes) when on-site
Maintain fresh water for pets and clean bowls regularly
Restock dry cat food and scoop litter box once per day when on-site
Help coordinate vet appointments when reminders come in
Maintain pet supply inventory
Vehicle Management
Track and calendar routine maintenance every six months
Monitor registration and insurance renewal timelines
Administrative & Personal Assistant Support
Maintain household and family calendar, including school schedules, camp deadlines, and appointments
Monitor personal email and flag time-sensitive items (camp paperwork, school notices, etc.)
Coordinate appointments and ensure reminder follow-through
How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please submit the following to Sage Haus:

A short intro letter telling us about yourself and why this role is a great fit
An updated resume
Three professional references with names, relationship, and contact information

Please note: this role requires a background check.

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