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Full-Time Executive House Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Full-Time Executive House Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Los Feliz neighborhood)
Employment Type: Full-time, ~40 hours/week with opportunity for additional hours depending on parent schedules/projects, flexibility is necessary for working occasional nights, weekends, and traveling with the family.
Proposed Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: Base salary of $83,200 annually. Additional compensation may be available through seasonal, travel, and performance-based bonuses.
Total additional earnings can typically range from approximately $10,000 to $20,000, depending on a variety of factors.
Benefits: $500/month health insurance stipend, 10 PTO days (preference that these are aligned with family vacation schedule), 6 sick days, paid holidays, mileage reimbursement when using personal vehicle for errand running.
Requirements: Able to maintain a smoke-free environment, pass background check, valid driver's license and clean driving record, has valid passport, has reliable transportation, comfortable signing an NDA
About the Family
We are a warm, creative, and adventurous family of four with two children (ages 5 and 2). We split our time between multiple properties in New York, Los Angeles, and just outside LA, and we travel frequently.
Both parents work in creative fields and lead busy, dynamic schedules. We deeply value structure, respectful parenting, clear boundaries, and a calm, grounded presence in our home. Routines for our children are consistent and important. Screen use is limited (travel & some on weekends). Our children thrive with curiosity, imagination, structure, and clear boundaries. We follow a respectful parenting approach (RIE in the younger years) and prioritize a peaceful, supportive environment.
Our family's life is beautifully full, fast-paced, and always moving. We're looking for a steady, grounded partner to help keep all the moving parts running smoothly. Because our lifestyle involves frequent travel and movement between homes, the ideal candidate is comfortable with this rhythm, enjoys travel, and can adapt with ease.
Who We're Looking For
This is a long-term, highly engaged role supporting a dynamic, multi-home household. The ideal candidate is:
Calm, competent, and emotionally steady
Highly organized, tidy, systems-minded, and proactive
Flexible and adaptivecomfortable with shifting environments and schedules
Experienced in both household management and childcare
Detail-oriented and anticipatorynoticing needs before they're spoken
Fun, imaginative, and playful, with a genuine love for child development
A strong communicator who thrives as a partner in the home
Warm but grounded, sharp, thoughtful, and capabledoes not run anxious or intense
Someone who loves lists, routines, and systems, yet can roll with travel and dynamic energy
Someone with prior experience in similar roles, especially supporting families across multiple homes
Enjoys cooking and meal prepcomfortable preparing simple, wholesome meals for the children; a stronger cook is a big plus, as food - and homemade, whole ingredients are important in our family.
The right person is creative yet practical, respectful and kind, able to match a high-energy 5-year-old's imagination while keeping the household running smoothly behind the scenes. They'll be a true partner in childcare and home operations: playful with the kids, thoughtful, communicative, and exceptionally competent. Someone who loves lists, anticipates needs, excels at communication, and brings executive-functioning as a strength.
The ideal candidate is a team player, can roll with this lifestyle, travel along with the family, and find joy in it.
Core Responsibilities
Below is a comprehensive outline of responsibilities. Not all tasks occur daily, but the right person will be comfortable wearing many hats and maintaining a smooth, predictable home environment. Job duties will include but are not limited to:
Family Support & Child Assistance
Provide engaged, developmentally aligned support using preferred parenting principles
School and activity pick-ups/drop-offs
Plan activities or outings as well as play, imaginative engagement
Support daily routines: prepping backpacks, lunches, snacks, clothing
Kids' laundry, room tidiness, and overall organization
Assist with developmental projects, applications, scheduling, or research (schools, activities, gear, playroom setups)
Maintain consistent boundaries and household rules
Travel includes solo care of the children at times while parents workcomfort and confidence with this is essential.
Household Management & Organization
Create, maintain, and evolve organization systems across multiple homes (closets, pantry, storage, toys, garage, storage units)
Daily resets of common areas; ensure the home stays tidy, overall neatness maintained, and prepped for cleaners
Oversee household schedules and maintenance calendars
Conduct seasonal swaps (clothing, dcor, bedding)
Help with kids' wardrobe; sizing up, seasonal updates, and organization
Prepare for travel between homes, guest stays, holidays, and events (birthdays, openings, etc.)
Pack/unpack for travel; manage kids' gear, clothing, and logistics
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs/pickups; help with consistent decluttering across properties
Light daily tidying: dishes, surfaces, sweeping/vacuuming
Load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high traffic areas, take out trash/recycling
Supervise or coordinate with service providers/vendors (e.g., handymen, cleaners, landscapers)
Maintain indoor plants
Inventory Management & Errands
Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, household supplies, organizational supplies
Create and manage running household supply lists
Coordinate and manage household ordering (from larger stores, specialty items, etc.)
Run errands: Grocery runs, returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, etc.
Handle incoming mail, packages, deliveries
Meal Planning & Prep
Prepare fresh, healthy meals/snacks for adults and kids using whats on hand/shopping thoughtfully
Confidently follow recipes or keep meals simple and nutritious
Batch cook weekly meals to help with breakfast, lunch, etc.
Follow family preferences and dietary considerations
Prep lunches/snacks for school
Shop for groceries and meal-related items, source from farmer's markets when relevant
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and post-meal organization
Clear out the refrigerator on a routine basis, disposing of any food that is expired or no longer safe to eat
Laundry & Linen Care
Manage kids' laundry and family laundry- wash, dry, fold, organize, and put away (clothing, bedding, towels)
Steam/iron clothing as needed
Rotate bedding, refresh towels, maintain linen closets
Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked with supplies
Vehicle Management
Use of family minivan for childcare transportation
Family covers mileage when personal vehicle used for tasks on the job
Ensure vehicles are fueled, clean, and organized
Track registration, insurance, and service schedules
Vendor & Property Oversight
Manage logistics for multiple homes with guidance from parents and business manager
Coordinate readiness before arrivals to different properties (e.g., stock fridge, supplies, linens, etc.)
Ensure kids' items move between properties (LA ? NYC for summer, LA ? Vacation Home, etc.)
Work with caretakers/