Personal Assistant

Role Overview

An entrepreneurial, fast-paced executive is hiring a Personal Assistant to help bring structure to a busy schedule and personal life. The position focuses on calendar coordination, travel planning, deadline tracking, errands, home organization, and general day-to-day support.

The right person will be resourceful, quick-thinking, and comfortable navigating New York City, with the flexibility to meet in the Soho area about once a week.

Key Duties

• Keep personal and social calendars organized and up to date.
• Handle a range of errands, including gift buying, shopping, returns, and grocery runs.
• Schedule appointments and manage bookings.
• Arrange both domestic and international travel, including reservations, itinerary creation, and price/option research.
• Support event planning and entertainment logistics.
• Coordinate with household vendors.
• Manage written correspondence and follow-ups.
• Assist with personal projects and ad hoc tasks.
• Liaise with children in college to help meet their needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• Based in New York City and familiar with local vendors and services.
• Energetic, perceptive, and comfortable anticipating needs.
• Strong people skills and professional communication.
• Confident using digital tools, especially G Suite and email.
• Initiative-driven problem solver.
• Genuine interest in personal assistant work.
• Able to juggle multiple priorities at once.
• Well-organized with strong time management.
• Meticulous and detail-focused.

Compensation

Pay will be determined based on experience.

Additional Information

The role is primarily remote, with an expectation to meet in person roughly once per week in the Soho area. Preference will be given to candidates who can share references.

Application Notes

Applicants are encouraged to keep their professional profile current and prepare references in advance.