British American Household Staffing

KP577 - Full-Time Executive Personal Assistant - SoHo, NY

Job Locations US-NY-Manhattan
Posted Date 2 months ago(10/30/2024 6:40 PM)
Job Reference Code
KP577
# of Openings
1
Category
Executive Assistant

Overview

A semi-retired professional is seeking an energetic, empathic, and highly experienced executive personal assistant, starting ASAP. Candidates will work out of the client’s home in SoHo, and the schedule will be 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with the flexibility to be on call and respond to communication on Saturday, if ever required. This is an amazing opportunity for a candidate who enjoys working in a smaller and quieter household whilst also offering the ability to work on a varied number of projects, the ability to work autonomously, and the independence to introduce and implement new ideas into the household. Candidates should note that the role will start in a rental in SoHo (3,300 square foot) but the client is in the process of renovating her primary residence in TriBeCa, which is a much larger property (6,400 square foot). All staff will be based out of this residence by the last quarter of 2025.

Responsibilities

  • Calendar Management for the Primary’s varied personal and business requirements.  
  • Maintain a list of Primary’s medical records, physicians, and medications.
  • Create, update, and confirm all varied appointments for Primary and household.
  • Assist Primary with confidential US and international business electronic and written communications.
  • Assist with confidential US and International legal and banking filing, correspondence and reporting.
  • Attend off-site meetings on Primary’s behalf.
  • Work with Primary with major property renovation projects and budget tracking.
  • Assist Primary with UK & US household budgets and annual reporting.
  • Have access to highly confidential business and banking information to assist Primary in electronic communications.
  • Have access to Bank accounts and Trust information for assisting Primary in duties.
  • Liaise with Primary’s Key Business Management Teams regarding documentation, updates, requirements, day to day business and personal matters.
  • Maintain and update an Art catalog database.
  • Maintain and update Primary’s luxury belongings database.
  • Maintain and update Primary’s wardrobe & accessories database.
  • Liaise with Art Vendors worldwide and Art storage facility for Primary’s art collection.
  • Liaise and manage storage facility and cataloging operator for Primary’s personal luxury artifacts, clothing and accessories.
  • Oversee travel arrangements – and associated requirements for Primary’s needs.
  • Create, update, and maintain itineraries
  • Travel with Primary when required (may include International Travel)
  • Provide assistance and manage projects as needed –, dogs, household, private, business, properties, etc.
  • Pay bills and maintain accounts – across properties, departments etc.
  • Balance and reconcile budgets – across properties, countries, departments, etc
  • Research and assist with personal shopping, gift buying, and gift wrapping
  • Plan and supervise home entertainment, parties, dinners, and other events
  • Recruit, train, and oversee household staff
  • Maintain inventory of household items (including but not exclusive to clothing, accessories, art, objets d’art etc.)
  • Manage the purchasing, stocking, and organizing of household items
  • Ability to assist with feeding, walking, and general care of two small dogs (breed: Havanese). A Mini Bernidoodle will join the household next year (he will be a Service Dog). There is currently a dog walker who takes the dogs out for walks twice a day during the week, a groomer, as well as two Healthcare Companions, who also spend time with them.
  • Scan receipts, invoices, bills, and documents for the relevant department
  • Run errands as necessary

Qualifications

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, and Excel), Mac OS and iOS
  • Multiple calendar management
  • Previous renovation project management – any level.
  • Some experience with database entry systems
  • Fine Art storage and handling experience.
  • Experience in high-end luxury items supervision, cataloging, and storage.

Requirements

  • US passport, Green Card, or EAC 
  • The ability to drive is a huge plus
  • Exceptional organizational skills with an eye for detail
  • The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, industrious, self-motivated, flexible, empathetic, and able to work autonomously
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, and a creative problem solver
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Professional demeanor and the ability to discretely deal with confidential information.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in an Executive Assistant position.
  • Empathetic, and able to stay calm and collected in high-pressure situations – especially medical emergencies.
  • Ideally, some experience of working with trauma survivors and some understanding of mental health conditions 
  • Individuals who understand the principles of trauma-informed care such as empathy, care, and respect.
  • Ability and desire to foster a safe, supportive environment for all team members, ensuring they respect and value cultural collaboration, communication, and mutual support.
  • This home is first and foremost a dog-friendly home and any employee must be very comfortable with dogs and have had experience working them.

 

Salary and Benefits

  • $130-$135k DOE
  • Health insurance (with added dental and vision)
  • Use of private building gym and pool facilities  
  • Ongoing educational opportunities

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