Household Manager/Personal Assistant (50 hours per week)

$104,000 - $114,400/Yr

Anthurium - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

Anthurium is seeking a highly organized and experienced Household Manager / Personal Assistant to manage household staff and perform personal assistant duties. This full-time, on-site role requires a hands-on approach to ensure the smooth operation of the household and its staff, with a focus on anticipating needs and resolving issues as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Manage entire household staff and act as a spokesperson for the clients on all matters, making administrative decisions in the client's absence.
• Act as a property manager overseeing the apartment and liaising with or hiring other family staff, vendors, and contractors for various projects.
• Serve as Chief Problem Solver when household issues arise.
• Assist with car-related maintenance.
• Coordinate projects by capturing timelines, strategies, and delivering progress updates.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Manage furniture items, including setup delivery, overseeing delivery, and unpacking.
• Assist with event planning.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, both domestic and international.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks such as managing ingoing/outgoing mail & returns, running errands, and shopping for clothes and other needs.

Requirements

• Experience as a household manager or personal assistant is a must.
• Highly organized with a love for Excel spreadsheets and attention to detail.
• Willingness to take on a wide array of tasks and ability to prioritize and manage time wisely.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate concisely.
• Extremely personable and skilled at relationship building.
• Ability to thrive and solve problems under pressure.
• Forward thinking with the ability to anticipate clients' needs and adapt quickly.
• Holds a valid driver's license.
• Must be comfortable being on-site 5 days a week if needed.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance