Personal Assistant

The Ford Agency, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency, Inc. is seeking a highly organized Personal Assistant to an UHNW family in the DC area. The role will manage a complex calendar, coordinate travel, assist with Board and Committee meetings, and coordinate logistics for events across residences. Domestic and international travel are possible, with local DMV base.

Based in DC, MD, or VA or with relocation plans, you will work with high discretion and an entrepreneurial spirit to support a wide range of initiatives and projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant experience.
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Strong discretion and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and schedule meetings.
• Handle appointments and invitations with prioritization.
• Attend Board and Committee meetings, take notes, and follow up.
• Coordinate extensive travel logistics (flights, itineraries, hotels).
• Act as a right hand on projects and initiatives.

Skills

Executive support experience

Organizational skills

Calender management

Communication

Job description

The Ford Agency is seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to act as a Personal Assistant to an UHNW family. This role will manage a complex calendar, coordinate travel, assist with Board and Committee meetings, and coordinate logistics for events across residences. This is a great opportunity for someone who operates with a high bandwidth and is very proactive and engaged. This role offers the opportunity for domestic and international travel, but is based locally in the DMV.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and schedule meetings
• Handle appointments, invitations, etc. and prioritize appropriately
• Attend Board and Committee meetings, keep notes, and handle necessary follow up
• Coordinate extensive travel logistics, including arranging flights, itineraries, hotels, reservations, etc.
• Act as a right hand on a broad range of projects and initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant experience
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong sense of discretion and diplomacy
• Professional communication skills
• Strong independent problem solving skills and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to travel as needed

Compensation

• $120K+ DOE

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.