British American Household Staffing

KP627 - Full-Time Personal Assistant - NYC/Hamptons

Job Locations US-NY
Posted Date 12 hours ago(11/20/2024 2:27 PM)
Job Reference Code
KP627
# of Openings
1
Category
Personal Assistant

Overview

A full-time personal assistant is sought to provide comprehensive, detail-oriented support to a high net-worth individual, ensuring seamless coordination of personal and professional responsibilities. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a high EQ and IQ, committed to a multi-year tenure, and eager to ensure that the Principal’s day-to-day life runs effortlessly.

Responsibilities

Calendar & Schedule Management

  • Manage the Principal’s daily, weekly, and monthly calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and reminders.
  • Ensure the Principal is prepared for all commitments, with timely briefings and necessary materials.
  • View the calendars through a 360 lens so unforeseen or unnecessary conflicts/bottle necks do not occur.

Travel Coordination

  • Book and manage all travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and itineraries.
  • Anticipate potential disruptions and create contingency plans to ensure smooth travel experiences.
  • Act as 24/7 ground support while the Principal is traveling, no matter the time zone.

Personal Support

  • Handle a range of personal tasks such as shopping, managing household errands, and overseeing all returns.
  • Organize and file important documents, contracts, and records for easy access.

Meeting & Communication Support

  • Record accurate and detailed meeting minutes and provide actionable summaries as needed.
  • Serve as a liaison between the Principal and other staff or external contacts, ensuring clear and effective communication.

Butler-Inspired Precision

  • Ensure the Principal’s day-to-day life runs without disruption, maintaining high standards of organization and preparedness.
  • Anticipate needs and proactively address issues to create a seamless experience.
  • Support housekeeping in inventory and wardrobe management.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • At least Five years of experience in a personal or executive assistant role, ideally within a high net-worth household or family office.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • High emotional intelligence (EQ) and intellectual capability (IQ).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience managing pet care and supervising staff preferred.
  • Ability to handle sensitive matters with utmost discretion and professionalism.
  • A proactive and anticipatory approach to problem-solving and task management.
  • Tech Wizard - able to navigate all and any tech

Requirements

  • A desire to build a long-term professional relationship.
  • Flexibility to adapt to dynamic priorities and a fast-paced environment.
  • Hunger for excellence and continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility.
  • Solid judgment and flexible demeanor.
  • US passport, Green Card or EAC 
  • Available to start ASAP

Salary and Benefits

  • Flexible and competitive DOE + full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)

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