Full-Time Personal Assistant | Soho, NY

$175,000 - $175,000/Yr

Unclassified - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - New York, NY

About the position

The personal assistant will support a high-profile family in SOHO NYC, managing various personal and professional tasks for the principal and their children. The role involves a mix of in-office and remote work, with a focus on organization, communication, and attention to detail. The assistant will be responsible for managing schedules, travel arrangements, and household staff coordination, while also being available for after-hours communication as needed.

Responsibilities

• Managing the principal's personal/social calendar, travel, and all appointments.
• Keeping track of the children's personal and academic schedules/appointments.
• Traveling ahead to destinations to set up the space prior to the family's arrival.
• Assisting in managing the principals' 9 properties, including coordination with on-site staff.
• Assisting with budgets and managing micro bills.
• Managing the principal's wardrobe and coordinating with household staff.
• Liaising with designers, vendors, and contractors.
• Managing the family's fleet of vehicles, ensuring maintenance and servicing.
• Performing miscellaneous tasks such as prepping cat food and sourcing items.

Requirements

• US passport, Green Card or EAC
• Clean and current driving record
• Previous longevity in a similar role
• Verifiable and superlative references
• Experience working in fully-staffed, UHNW households
• Ability to uphold a strict level of confidentiality.

Nice-to-haves

• Seasoned and presentable demeanor
• Supremely organized with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Polished, poised, and professional
• High emotional intelligence
• Personable, warm, and proactive team player
• Child-friendly and pet-friendly attitude
• Aesthetic sensibility for ongoing construction projects.

Benefits

• Salary up to $175k
• Healthcare stipend of $2.5-$5k/year
• 15 days PTO (including federal holidays)
• Bonus