Elite Personal Assistant for Private Household

Society Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Sick days

Additional benefits

Job summary

Society Staffing in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive private support to a discerning principal on Manhattan's Upper East Side. The role offers a hybrid schedule with remote and on-site work and flexibility to fit a demanding timeline.

You will manage calendars, draft correspondence, coordinate travel, handle records, liaise with household staff, and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar high-level support professional
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Patient, thoughtful, resourceful, and highly dependable
• Interest or background in literature, writing, publishing, arts, or related field is a strong plus
• French language skills are a plus, but not required
• Comfortable with a hybrid working arrangement and providing hands-on support when needed
• Comfortable working around and assisting with a medium-sized dog
• Ability to anticipate needs and operate with minimal direction
• Professional, poised, and highly discreet

Responsibilities

• Manage personal calendar, appointments, correspondence, and day-to-day scheduling
• Draft, edit, and proofread personal correspondence and written materials
• Maintain organized personal records, documents, files, and household information
• Coordinate appointments, reservations, travel, and personal arrangements
• Conduct research and assist with special projects as requested
• Manage personal errands, purchases, returns, gifts, and deliveries
• Coordinate with household staff, vendors, service providers, and outside contacts
• Assist with household and lifestyle administration
• Maintain detailed follow-up on outstanding tasks and requests
• Assist with pet-related scheduling and needs for the principal’s medium-sized dog
• Provide remote support as well as in-person assistance at the residence
• Remain accessible and flexible when occasional needs arise outside traditional working hours
• Maintain complete confidentiality and discretion at all times

Skills

Personal assistant

Executive support

Written communication

Proofreading

Organization

Discretion

French language

Job description

Society Staffing in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive private support to a discerning principal on Manhattan's Upper East Side. The role offers a hybrid schedule with remote and on-site work and flexibility to fit a demanding timeline.

You will manage calendars, draft correspondence, coordinate travel, handle records, liaise with household staff, and maintain confidentiality.