Household Manager and Family Assistant

Job description

Household Manager and Family Assistant Location: San Antonio, TX 78209 Employment Type: Part-Time | 10-15 hours per week Proposed Schedule: Preference for one longer day per week (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday), with the option to add a shorter midweek reset day. Thursday is not available. No evenings, travel, or overnights required. Compensation: $28-32 per hour Start Date: ASAP Requirements 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 in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including COVID-19 and influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations. CPR and First Aid certification preferred About Our Family We’re a warm and welcoming family of four based in San Antonio. Both parents work full-time with limited flexibility during the day, so evenings can quickly become busy and overwhelming. We have two young boys who are both in school full-time, and our home is active, social, and filled with family, friends, and neighbors — especially on weekends when we enjoy hosting and spending time together. We’re highly engaged and successful in our professional lives, and looking for support with the day-to-day household systems that keep everything running smoothly. Between meal planning, household organization, and managing the many small details of family life, we’re ready for someone who can bring structure, consistency, and ease to our home. Our housekeeper handles cleaning and laundry, so this role is focused on executive household support beyond those tasks — creating systems, managing details, preparing meals, helping with organization, and anticipating what needs to happen next. The ideal person is someone who naturally notices opportunities to make a home function better and takes initiative to make it happen. If you enjoy creating order, building thoughtful systems, and helping a family’s daily life run more smoothly, this could be a great fit. Who You Are / What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is seasoned, self-directed, and naturally systems-oriented. You’re someone who can walk into a household, identify what needs improvement, and create solutions without needing extensive direction. Whether it’s building a pantry system, improving household routines, or creating more efficient processes, you take pride in bringing order, consistency, and ease to a home. Because the family is typically out of the house while you’re working, strong communication and reliability are essential. You’re responsive, comfortable working independently, and you bring your own experience and methodology to create systems that last. Above all, you’re warm, trustworthy, and genuinely enjoy helping a household run smoothly. Key Responsibilities This role centers on keeping the household running smoothly, with a few core priorities that anchor the work . Other responsibilities support the overall flow of the home and are handled as time allows or as needs arise. The goal is to focus on what matters most — creating and maintaining systems that bring order, consistency, and ease to daily family life. Daily Must-Haves: Core Priorities Meal Planning & Prep Develop a weekly meal schedule for the family, including sourcing recipes that work for a picky young eater Batch prep one to two meals per week (cook once, eat twice — or stock the freezer) Prepare ingredients and component items so the family can easily assemble meals on busy nights Manage grocery ordering on a weekly basis, aligned with the meal plan and household needs Maintain an ongoing, organized shopping list for pantry and household supplies Light kitchen clean-up and maintenance Household Organization & Maintenance Create and maintain practical organization systems throughout the home — pantry, mudroom, entry, garage, playroom, and bathroom storage are priority areas Perform daily resets and prepare the home ahead of the Thursday housekeeper visit Light tidying as needed: dishes, surfaces, and high-traffic areas Inventory & Errands Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies General errands: returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping Open, sort, and recycle mail and packages; break down boxes These core responsibilities come first. Once they are handled, additional support can shift based on the time available, household priorities, and needs that week, including: Family Support & Child Assistance Pack the younger child's lunchbox and daycare bag (cold foods, fridge-ready for the next day) Prep healthy snacks; baked goods welcome when time allows Kid-related errands as needed Household Organization & Special Projects Handle seasonal clothing swaps for the kids Coordinate and drop off donations (ongoing) Occasional event, holiday, and guest prep for weekend hosting Administrative Support Help design and maintain a family calendar system Coordinate medical and other appointments Research vendors, coordinate quotes, and support repairs as needed Vendor & Property Oversight Be present on-site during contractor, landscaper, or cleaner visits to serve as the household point of contact (scheduling coordination, not ongoing communication management) Manage outdoor spaces: wash outdoor cushions seasonally and assist with outdoor prep as needed As-needed maintenance tasks: batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc. Deep Cleaning & Seasonal Projects Open to occasional seasonal deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards) How to Apply Please submit: A short letter introducing yourself and explaining why you’d be a great fit. Your updated resume. Three professional references with contact information. This role requires a background check. When you apply with Sage Haus, you'll also be added to our candidate community email list so we can share hiring updates, resources, and opportunities. Don't worry — you can unsubscribe at any time if it's not for you.