Personal Assistant in Manhattan - Confidential

The Client

The Client is in his 40s, is an MIT graduate, the CEO of clean energy business, ,and lives in Manhattan.  He has worked successfully with three prior executive assistants over the last decade.  His most recent executive assistant is now the mother of a young child and no longer has the time for the role.

The Role

A successful candidate will be polite, kind, very well-organized, and a consummate professional, recognizing that she is representing the Client in all of her interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage cleaning personnel, dry cleaning, laundry, household shopping, etc.
• Manage personal shopping
• Booking personal and professional travel
• Managing gifts, deliveries, medical appointments, etc.
• Managing the Client’s social schedule: dinner reservations, appointments, sporting events, etc.
• Resolving health insurance issues for himself and members of his family
• Researching miscellaneous topics of interest to the Client
• Other general tasks, requested by the Client

Requirements

• At least one (1) year prior work experience as a personal assistant
• Fluent English
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills
• Physically located in Manhattan
• Able to work remotely and perform errands at the Client’s personal residence
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Three professional and personal references

Hours and Compensation

• Flexible hours, 5-15 hours per week, $30 per hour