Personal Assistant

High Road Hiring; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

High Road Hiring is seeking a highly discreet Personal Assistant/Body Person to support a private Principal aboard a yacht. This role requires 50–60% travel, including international and private aviation, with on-call availability around the Principal's schedule.

Relocation assistance is offered for the right candidate. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, proven high-profile support, and yacht travel familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting private principals, high-profile individuals, or C-suite executives.
• Extensive domestic and international travel experience, including private aviation.
• Prior yacht travel experience preferred.
• FBO procedures, flight crew coordination, customs/immigration for private flights.
• Discretion, confidentiality, and professional demeanor under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Driver's license and valid passport required; background and drug screenings.
• Tech-savvy with Asana, Claude/AI tools, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Principal's right hand, ensuring daily activities and personal logistics are executed with precision.
• Provide hands-on, anticipatory support throughout the Principal's day and transitions between engagements.
• Accompany the Principal during travel, maintaining discretion and professional poise.
• Manage daily essentials, wardrobe, and meals to sustain a refined environment.
• Coordinate with Mrs. and adult children PA and EA to align schedules across households.

Job description

About the Role

Compensation: $200,000 - 275K base

Schedule: 24/7 on-call for the Principal (distinct from the Mrs./children PA and the 8am–6pm EA roles)

Travel: 50–60% travel; approx. 16 weeks per year aboard the yacht

Relocation: Open to offering relocation assistance for the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Principal's right hand, ensuring daily activities, movements, and personal logistics are executed with precision and meticulous attention to detail.
• Provide hands‑on, anticipatory support throughout the Principal's day, ensuring readiness and seamless transitions between engagements.
• Accompany the Principal during all business and personal travel, maintaining constant awareness and professional composure.
• Manage daily essentials, wardrobe preparation, and meal arrangements while ensuring a refined and comfortable environment.
• Execute errands, personal shopping, and ad hoc requests efficiently and discreetly.
• Coordinate closely with the separate PA supporting Mrs. and the adult children, and with the Executive Assistant, to keep the Principal's office aligned across all households and schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience supporting private principals, high-profile individuals, or C‑suite executives in a personal assistant or body person role.
• Demonstrated experience with extensive domestic and international travel, including private aviation.
• Prior yacht travel experience strongly preferred, given the approximate 16 weeks per year aboard.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to fluid, demanding environments.
• Impeccable discretion and confidentiality.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with refined etiquette and situational awareness.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Asana, Claude/AI tools, iPhone/iPad technology, and travel‑related software.
• Ability to work long hours, weekends, and holidays as required by the Principal's schedule, and to travel 50–60% of the time.
• Valid passport and driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass comprehensive background and drug screenings.
• Ability to anticipate needs, problem‑solve independently, and remain composed in high‑pressure situations.
• Physically fit, alert, and capable of handling extended hours and rigorous travel schedules.
• Professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Open to relocation, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience supporting private aviation travel required, including familiarity with private terminal (FBO) procedures, flight crew coordination, customs/immigration processes, and provisioning for private flights.
• Available for approximately 16 weeks per year aboard the yacht, working alongside crew and captain to manage the Principal's personal needs, guest logistics, and provisioning while underway or at port.
• Manage packing, unpacking, and inventory of personal belongings with exceptional accuracy and organization.
• Advance upcoming travel and site arrivals to ensure all details
• Tech savvy can build out programs in Asana and Claude
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Protection Team and household staff to ensure readiness, safety, and efficiency across all travel and transitions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Represent the Principal and the Principal's Office with the highest standards of professionalism, tact, and discretion. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all personal, business, and family matters. Display impeccable grooming, situational awareness, and refined etiquette in all interactions. Work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as required by the Principal's schedule, consistent with the 24/7 nature of this role. Operate as a trusted, contributing member of the Principal's Office team — supporting additional projects or initiatives as needed.