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Part-Time House Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus, Bentonville, AR, United States


Job Title:

House Manager & Family Assistant

Employment Type:

Part-time (15 - 17 hours per week)

Proposed Start Date:

Late May

Compensation:

$28 - $32/hour, based on experience

Proposed Schedule:

Three flexible weekday shifts (approximately 5 hours each)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday are ideal, but open to adjustment for the right candidate

Mornings/early afternoons preferred (after 8:30 AM)

Requirements:

Maintain a smoke‑free environment

Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation (family car will be available for work‑related use)

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Up to date on CDC guidelines for adult vaccinations for flu

Experience working with and around children

Who We Are / About Our Family
We are a warm, busy family of four with two children, ages 4 and 6, and our beloved 14‑year‑old chihuahua. Both kids attend daycare, with the oldest excited to start kindergarten this fall. One parent works in an office, while the other works from home and values creating a collaborative relationship with a house manager to ensure support and smooth communication. Our goal is to find someone who can help manage the details of daily life—inventory management, meal prep, organization, and general household support—allowing us more mental space to focus on our careers and spend quality time together as a family.

We’re looking for a highly detail‑oriented individual who can keep our routines running smoothly and proactively manage tasks. While this isn’t a childcare‑focused role, we would love someone who enjoys working with children and is comfortable providing backup care when school is closed or for occasional date‑night sitting. Ultimately, we’re seeking an experienced house manager who is excited to grow with us and become an integral part of our family’s evolving needs.

Who You Are / What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic household. You take pride in keeping things in order and are comfortable with a variety of tasks, from organizing home systems to running errands and managing household logistics. You are tech‑savvy and familiar with tools like Google Docs, reminders apps, and shared task lists, and you’re eager to learn new systems if needed.

You are self‑sufficient and confident in your decision‑making, with strong judgment and the ability to make common‑sense calls. We want someone who is comfortable managing their own priorities and collaborating with us on the ever‑changing flow of tasks. Our priorities shift from week to week, and you should be someone who enjoys collaborating with the family to ensure everything is done effectively and efficiently.

You’ll enjoy working in a home with young children and be open to providing backup care when necessary, such as during school closures or on date nights. While childcare is not the main focus of the role, we want someone who is relationship‑mindful and enjoys spending time with kids.

You are a team player who values clear communication and mutual respect, and you’re excited about helping to maintain a well‑run home that allows the family to spend more time together.

Key Responsibilities:
Household Management & Organization

Create and maintain household organization systems (e.g. closets, storage, pantry, toys) that are easy and predictable for kids and parents to sustain

Reset and tidy rooms daily: maintain overall neatness, load/unload dishwasher, empty trash, wipe surfaces, vacuum/mop high traffic areas, and ensure home is prepped for bi‑weekly Friday cleaning services

Maintain indoor plants

Ensure vehicles are fueled, cleaned, and organized weekly

Inventory Management & Errands

Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, household supplies

Proactively distribute supplies to appropriate locations throughout the house (e.g. toilet paper and refilling soap dispensers)

Create and manage running shared household supply lists

Coordinate and manage household orders, including monitoring and managing the timing of subscribe and save orders to ensure necessities (e.g. pull‑ups) are restocked before running out

Run errands: grocery shopping, returns, gift shopping, etc.

Meal Planning & Preparation

Process produce (wash, cut, and store) for snacking

Prepare items for dinner preparation (e.g. mincing garlic, chopping vegetables) and morning omelettes

Follow dietary needs and family preferences, which include preparing nut‑free (sunbutter) sandwiches for daycare and lactose‑free milk

Shop for groceries and meal‑related items

Clean kitchen post‑prep and manage kitchen tidiness

Laundry & Linen Care

Wash, dry, fold, organize, and put away family laundry

Manage linens: rotate bedding, refresh towels, restock essentials

Keep laundry areas tidy and well‑stocked with supplies

Handle special care for delicates

Prepare school uniforms for the week ahead

Pet Care

Feed dog and administer medication daily in the morning

Keep pet supplies stocked and organized

Vendor & Property Oversight

Oversee outdoor fruit planters and manage watering schedule

Tidy outdoor spaces, ensuring that kids’ toys are routinely put away and neatly stored and out of the way of lawn service

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

Manage and maintain shoe storage bench organization, ensuring all shoes and socks are in the correct location

Sanitize humidifiers every two weeks and refill with water daily

Family Support & Child Assistance

Provide backup childcare as needed

Opportunities for occasional date night sitting will be available on weekends

Monthly Tasks

Scan, upload, name, and organize receipts for digital file storage

Shred papers as requested

Own rotation and organization system for kids’ toys and books, cycling through often to ensure items are engaged with and books are read

Schedule and coordinate grooming appointments

Quarterly Tasks

Conduct seasonal clothing swaps as weather changes and/or kids outgrow clothing

Maintain air purifiers throughout the house (e.g. clean, change filters, and order filters as needed)

Deep clean refrigerator, sanitizing all surfaces and removing any expired goods

Prepare and coordinate donation drop offs and proactively flag kids’ upcoming clothing needs as sizes change

Prepare for guest stays by sanitizing, breaking down, and storing home gym equipment and setting up guest bed and desk

Supervise or coordinate with service providers for small projects (e.g. knife sharpening service)

Research and present options for comparison for local repair services and vendors using sites like Reddit and social media forums

Own set up, tear down, and organization of seasonal decor (e.g. Christmas and Halloween)

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