{"id":1155480,"url":"https://alion.io/job/sage-haus-house-manager-and-family-assistant-2","title":"House Manager and Family Assistant","company":{"id":690227,"name":"Sage Haus","domain":"sagehaus.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/sagehaus","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":true,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Breezy","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":87,"open_postings":100,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.53,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":46,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"HR","role_family":"HR","seniority":null,"employment_type":"part_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Portland, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":25,"max":35,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":70000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T19:12:26Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T17:41:11Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Job Title: House Manager and Family Assistant\nLocation: Portland, CT 06480\nEmployment Type: Part-Time | 30 hours per week guaranteed\nSchedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 12:00PM to 6:00PM. Occasional flexibility for later afternoons or evenings is appreciated, with advance notice whenever possible.\nCompensation: $25-$35 / hour\nStart Date: ASAP\nRequirements\nMaintain a smoke-free environment.\nMust be authorized to work in the United States.\nReliable transportation and a valid driver's license and clean driving record; a family vehicle will be provided for work-related transportation and errands. \nPrior experience in a family assistant, household management, nanny, or similar role is preferred. \nAbout Our Family\nWe’re a busy, active family with three school-age kids and a brand-new fluffy addition to the household. Both parents work full-time, so we value having a home that feels organized, calm, and well cared for. Our home is warm, active, and lived-in, with plenty happening throughout the week. We’re looking for a House Manager who can bring a calm, capable presence to the household and help keep all the details of daily life running smoothly.\nWe have regular cleaning and major household maintenance services in place, so this role is focused on the day-to-day needs of our home and family, including household organization, laundry, errands, family scheduling, and afternoon support with our children.\nWe value trust, reliability, initiative, good communication, and someone who sincerely enjoys becoming an important part of a family’s day-to-day life. Warmth, discretion, flexibility, and a positive attitude are equally important to us. Most of all, we’re hoping to find someone who feels like a natural fit for our family and with whom we can build a long-term relationship.\nWho You Are / What We're Looking For\nYou're a warm, self-directed person who is comfortable taking initiative and managing responsibilities independently. You're flexible, reliable, and easygoing without sacrificing attention to detail. You understand that family life doesn't always follow a perfectly predictable schedule and you're comfortable rolling with those changes. You're naturally approachable and patient, and you take pride in creating a calm, positive presence in a busy household.\nWe're looking for someone who notices what needs to happen next and takes care of it-whether that's switching a load of laundry, grabbing something from the store, or making sure the right jersey is clean before game day. You enjoy staying organized, anticipating needs, and helping a busy family stay one step ahead. You're comfortable balancing household responsibilities with afternoon transportation and family support, adjusting priorities as the day unfolds.\nYou're looking for a home where you can build a lasting relationship, become a trusted part of the family’s routine, and make a meaningful difference every day.\nKey Responsibilities\nFamily Support & Child Assistance\nPick up children from the bus stop (approximately 15 minutes from home) and transport them to after-school activities, often with quick turnaround times between stops\nProvide backup transportation for sick days, field trips, schedule changes, or activity conflicts\nHelp kids pack and unpack for trips, extracurriculars, and other commitments\nAssist with kid-related errands and logistics\nProvide a reliable, warm presence during the afternoon transition home\nHelp children prepare for the following day's activities, including ensuring that sports equipment, school supplies, and other essentials are ready.\nCoordinate with parents regarding transportation needs, schedule changes, and upcoming activities.\nHousehold Management and Organization\nPerform a daily household reset, including dishes, tidying, unloading the dishwasher, and keeping common areas orderly\nManage incoming packages, mail, and deliveries\nBreak down boxes and keep entry and drop-off areas organized\nMaintain household and pet supplies and flag items that need attention\nHandle occasional minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs or batteries\nConduct seasonal tasks including clothing swaps, décor transitions, and donation drop-offs\nHelp maintain household organization systems, including closets, storage areas, children's belongings, and other frequently used spaces. \nLaundry & Linens\nManage all household laundry from start to finish, including washing, drying, folding, and putting away\nHandle delicates and special-care garments with appropriate care\nChange and rotate bed linens\nKeep laundry areas clean, organized, and well stocked\nInventory & Errands\nRestock pantry, refrigerator, household, and pet supplies as needed\nMaintain running shopping and supply lists\nManage household subscriptions and recurring orders through services such as Amazon, Costco, and Target\nHandle returns, dry-cleaning drop-offs, and general errands\nSort and manage incoming mail and packages\nAssist with occasional gift shopping, birthday preparations, and other family-related errands as needed. \nMeal Planning and Prep\nWarm up meals or pull items from the freezer for kids before activities\nMake occasional quick store runs for food or forgotten items\nProvide light kitchen cleanup and maintenance throughout the day\nHelp ensure kids have something easy and appropriate to eat during busy activity windows\nVehicle Upkeep\nKeep the family vehicle provided for work use fueled, tidy, and ready for daily transportation and errands.\nAssist with scheduling and coordinating routine vehicle maintenance as needed.\n\nPet Care\nTake the dog outside upon arrival and as needed\nProvide walks and basic day-to-day care\nDrop off and pick up the dog at veterinary or grooming appointments as needed\nMaintain and restock pet supplies\nVendor and Property Oversight\nCoordinate with existing household service providers as needed, including communicating scheduling needs and providing access to the home when appropriate. \nAssist with light seasonal outdoor tasks, such as tidying patio furniture or organizing outdoor items. \nDeep Cleaning & Special Projects\nPerform periodic deep cleaning of high-use areas, such as the refrigerator, pantry, mudroom, and entryway, between regular cleaning visits.\nAssist with seasonal household organization projects, including clothing swaps, holiday decorations, and organizing closets and storage areas.\nAssist with occasional household projects and other tasks as needed to keep the home organized and running smoothly.\nAssist with seasonal outdoor space maintenance and pool/patio close-up tasks.\nAdministrative & Calendar Support\nMaintain awareness of family calendar and anticipate upcoming household needs \nProvide proactive reminders regarding upcoming events, appointments, deadlines, and schedule changes.\nHelp coordinate children's activities, appointments, and other family logistics as requested.\nAnticipate upcoming needs related to school events, sports, travel, holidays, and family commitments.\nHow to Apply\nPlease submit a short intro letter telling us about yourself and why this role is a great fit, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information. Please note: this role requires a background check.\nWhen 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. 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