Household Manager

Household Manager

Location: Hazel Green, AL 35750

Employment Type: Part-time, 15-20 hours per week

Proposed Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:30am-1:30pm

Compensation: $23-$28/hour

Proposed Start Date: ASAP

Requirements:

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Reliable transportation preferred (gas mileage reimbursement provided).

About Our Family: We are a vibrant, hardworking family living on a 16-acre farm, balancing the demands of a growing business with the joys and challenges of raising five kids (ages 8-19) and a niece who lives with us. Our family is homeschooled, and the kids are highly independent in their schooling and their household responsibilities, but with their schedules comes the challenge of maintaining order in our busy household. While we manage our farm and home, our family also runs a thriving business, and lately, the demands of both have begun to outpace our ability to keep everything running as smoothly as we'd like.

Our home is filled with energy, movement, and the hum of our business, which operates out of our barn. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for extra support to help us manage the household tasks that keep us running. From laundry to meal prep, inventory management and organization, we need someone who can step in and help us maintain the structure and efficiency that our busy lives require.

We have a strong focus on maintaining independence within the household. Each of the kids has their responsibilities, and we want them to continue to manage their own tasks, but we're looking for someone to work with them and support their efforts. Our goal is to find a reliable, proactive individual who can help us stay organized, manage the day-to-day logistics, and ensure that our home remains a peaceful and functional space amidst the busyness. While we've always tackled things ourselves, we're realizing that we can't continue to do everything on our own. We're ready to hand over the reins to someone who can help keep everything running smoothly.

If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and have an eye for detail, we'd love to have you join us. We're looking for a professional who can step in and get things done without needing constant direction, someone who thrives on being proactive, and someone who is ready to help us keep our home and business in harmony. We value open communication and are eager to find a partner who is organized, dependable, and excited to bring new ideas to our household. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you would thrive, we'd love to meet you.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For:

• Proactive & Autonomous: You are a natural self-starter who takes full ownership of the home. You don't wait for a to-do list; you anticipate needs, identify problems before they arise, and jump in to solve them without needing reminders or micromanagement.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented: You thrive in maintaining household organization and managing multiple tasks efficiently. Whether it's overseeing pantry organization, laundry, or managing daily chores, you take pride in ensuring everything runs smoothly and to the highest standard.
• Trustworthy & Dependable: You are reliable, trustworthy, and capable of working independently. You respect the family's privacy while being a steadfast partner in managing the home. Your dependability is what allows the family to focus on their business and personal lives.
• Engaging & Respectful with Kids: You respect the kids' independence while offering support when needed. You can monitor tasks, provide gentle reminders, and help the children stay on track, all while maintaining a balance between guidance and giving them the space to learn and grow.
• Comfortable with Animals: You are at ease around farm animals and outdoor pets.
• Flexible & Solution-Oriented: You adapt easily to changes in the family's schedule and household needs. Your ability to shift gears smoothly between different responsibilitieswhether managing seasonal tasks, organizing spaces, or overseeing family logisticsis key to keeping everything running harmoniously.
• Open to Feedback & Growth: You are open to communication and receptive to feedback, seeing it as an opportunity for growth and improvement. You're looking for a long-term partnership where you can help refine systems and processes to make the household even more efficient.

Key Responsibilities:

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Maintain household organization systems (closets, storage, pantry)
• Light cleaning tasks: load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas.
• Help with organization in kids' rooms, mudroom, and loft area (art supplies, puzzles, games)
• Tidy rooms daily, ensuring the house is prepped for cleaning services
• Conduct seasonal swaps (clothing, dcor, bedding)
• Prepare for occasional family events, holidays, and guest stays
• Coordinate donation drop-offs and pick-ups, including consignment clothing prep
• Support packing/unpacking for seasonal transitions

Inventory & Errands

• Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, and household supplies
• Create and manage running household supply lists
• Coordinate and manage household orders, receive, unbox, and put away deliveries
• Run errands (eg. grocery shopping) as needed
• Handle mail sorting and deliveries, organizing business vs. junk vs. personal mail, package and prep any returns

Meal Support

• Prepare healthy snacks and simple meal prep (eg. chopping vegetables)
• Assist kids with meal planning and ensure ingredients are available for their planned meals
• Clean kitchen after meal prep, ensuring tidiness

Laundry & Linens

• Manage laundry for Mom & Dad
• Remind kids of their laundry days and ensure laundry areas are stocked and tidy
• Launder and rotate linens, refresh towels, and ensure linens are organized

Family Support

• Remind children of age-appropriate tasks (e.g., trash, cleanup)
• Support with light logistical planning for family trips (research, schedule, book travel)
• Assist with clothing swaps for kids, boutique clothing prep for sale

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Maintain fridge cleanliness
• Maintain specific zones (mudroom, outdoor porches, art room)

How to Apply:

If interested, please email with the following:

• A short letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for this position.
• Your updated resume.
• At least 3 references with contact information.
• Note that 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.