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KH162 - Temp Personal Assistant - Manhattan, NY

Job Locations US-NY-Manhattan
Posted Date 9 hours ago(11/7/2025 3:53 PM)
Job Reference Code
KH162
# of Openings
1
Category
Personal Assistant

Overview

Manhattan office seeking an exceptionally talented individual to join the existing team in the Office of the CIO to support the Chief Investment Officer and Founder asap, in place by December at the latest. As the Personal Assistant in the Office of the Founder and CIO, the candidate will manage the founder’s personal responsibilities, ensuring that the founder’s time is used efficiently and effectively. The position will be through at least through mid-January, with the possibility of extending. 

 

Time allocation:

  • 5 days per week in the Midtown Manhattan office
  • Travel to Greenwich, CT, or Woodstock, NY, as needed
  • Accessible by phone and email from 8 am to 8 pm daily, although availability for work outside of this range may be required from time to time, as needed
  • Weekend availability by phone, as needed
  • Available during the holiday season required (must be available in Manhattan from December 22-24, 26, 29-31, and January 1-2, 5-9)

Responsibilities

Executive Lifestyle Management

  • Serve as the central point of coordination for all aspects of the Executive’s personal life.
  • In partnership with 2 others within the Office of the CIO, manage a dynamic and evolving calendar that integrates professional obligations, family commitments, and personal engagements, ensuring no conflicts and maximum optimization of time.
  • Anticipate the executive’s needs, and the needs of the 2 team members within the Office of the CIO by proactively identifying scheduling conflicts, travel complexities, and personal obligations requiring attention.

Project Management System Maintenance

  • Partner with 2 members of the Office of the CIO to enter, maintain, track, and report on the status and completion of all requests made by the Executive.

Family and Relationship Coordination

  • Coordinate family-related schedules, activities, and travel arrangements
  • Act as liaison between household managers, caregivers, co-parents, and family support staff to ensure smooth logistics and seamless communication
  • Ensure timely reminders and preparation for significant personal events, children’s milestones, school or extracurricular commitments, and family-related holidays or gatherings

Personal Scheduling and Errand Management

  • Oversee all personal appointments, including medical, wellness, grooming, and social engagements, always maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
  • Manage household and lifestyle logistics – reservations, memberships, renewals, deliveries, and personal purchases – with accountability and discretion.
  • Manage gift-giving, correspondence, and personal outreach for friends and family.y

Travel and Itinerary Management

  • Plan, book, and manage personal travel arrangements, including flights, ground transportation, accommodations, dining reservations, and family-related holidays or gatherings
  • Prepare detailed travel briefs with contingency options for potential disruptions or changes in plans.

Estate Project Management

  • Manage daily operations for deliveries, coordinate vendor access, and verify work order completion against the scope of work.
  • Flag any delays, adjustments, or breaches of contract
  • Record and maintain meticulous records for all functions across each home

Calendar Coordination and Prioritization

  • Partner with the Office of the CIO to prioritize and shuffle the Executive’s professional, personal, and family obligations
  • Promptly communicate amendments and updates across the network to relevant parties.

Fiscal Oversight

  • Liaise with Family Office to coordinate vendor setup, bill pay, manage any vendor disputes, and serve as intermediary between Executive and all Finance teams.

Expectation of Accountability Standards

  • Operate with extreme accuracy and attention to detail – double-checking all plans, reservations, and communications to ensure flawless execution.
  • Demonstrate exceptional follow-through and responsiveness; anticipate rather than react.t
  • Uphold the Executive’s high standards by consistently delivering work that is precise, timely, dependable, and maintain composure and professionalism in all circumstances

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
  • Willingness to closely adhere to Standard Operating Procedures
  • Demonstrate poise under pressure, impeccable attention to detail, keen ability to ‘read the room’ and adapt accordingly
  • Be an upstream thinker: proactive problem preventer and creative solution-oriented multitasker
  • Extreme comfort in ambiguity: able to scale up and lead, fall back and support based on ever-changing dynamics
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to develop strong relationships, being always reliable and communicative to all parties
  • Low ego, sense of pride in ownership, roll up sleeves, ‘can do’ attitude
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Experience with iOS – iPad and/or iPhone
  • Driver’s License
  • First Aid and CPR Certified (or willingness to undergo and maintain certification)
  • US Passport and willingness to travel (infrequent but must be able)
  • Available during the holiday season required (must be available in Manhattan from December 22-24, 26, 29-31, and January 1-2, 5-9)

Salary and Benefits

$50-65 per hour depending on experience and education 

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