Personal Assistant (Part-Time)
Division: Personal / Executive Support
Ref ID: R499908461
Location: New York, NY 10010 (Flatiron)
Hourly: $45 - $55 per hour
Schedule: Approximately 10 hours per week with opportunity for additional hours over time
Hybrid Role: Primarily remote with occasional in-person support in NYC
A private individual based in the Flatiron area of Manhattan is seeking a highly organized and proactive Part-Time Personal Assistant to provide lifestyle and household support.
The principal currently has a full-time Executive Assistant, so this role will focus primarily on personal support, household coordination, errands, scheduling, and travel preparation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, discreet, and comfortable working independently while coordinating closely with the Executive Assistant.
The principal travels frequently throughout the year, so strong organizational skills and the ability to proactively prepare for travel and household needs are essential.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate household services including cleaners, laundry, building staff, and service providers
- Serve as the primary point of contact for household vendors, maintenance providers, and service appointments
- Manage household scheduling and ensure vendors and service professionals have appropriate access when needed
- Assist with travel preparation, packing coordination, wardrobe readiness, and travel-related logistics
- Ensure clothing, dry cleaning, and personal items are organized, maintained, and readily available
- Monitor and replenish household supplies, toiletries, pantry staples, and recurring personal items
- Manage packages, deliveries, returns, exchanges, mail, and related tracking
- Schedule and coordinate personal appointments, including medical appointments and wellness services
- Conduct personal travel research and assist with travel planning and recommendations
- Run errands and manage miscellaneous personal tasks as needed
- Coordinate calendars, schedules, and projects alongside the Executive Assistant
- Maintain organization and overall readiness of the principal's home and personal affairs
- Assist with purchasing clothing, gifts, household items, and other personal purchases as needed
- Proactively identify needs and ensure the principal's day-to-day life operates smoothly and efficiently
Requirements
- Prior experience as a Personal Assistant or similar private support role preferred
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Strong communication and follow-through skills
- Resourceful, proactive, and discreet
- Comfortable working independently in a remote support structure
- Professional, punctual, and highly reliable
- Flexible schedule with occasional availability outside standard hours when needed
- Valid U.S. work authorization
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