Personal Assistant to Busy Private Individual

Pocketbook Agency; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits stipend

Job summary

Pocketbook Agency is seeking a highly organized Personal Assistant to support a private individual in Oakland, CA. This in-person role requires discretion, hands-on support, and the ability to manage day-to-day household logistics with attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will handle errands, coordinate dietary needs, assist with events, and adapt to shifting priorities, including occasional evenings, weekends, and travel as needed. Start ASAP and reliable transportation are important.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Personal Assistant or Household Manager
• Onsite in Oakland, Monday–Friday
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional, discreet, and trustworthy
• Available to start immediately
• Willing to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day personal errands including pickups and dry cleaning
• Coordinate household food and dietary needs, including food subscription service
• Support event planning and execution
• Respond to texts and emails outside business hours
• Anticipate household needs and address tasks proactively
• Provide hands-on support to ensure the household runs smoothly

Skills

Organizational skills

Discretion

Independent work

Communication

Time management

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Personal Assistant to support our client, a private individual and household in Oakland, CA. This is a fully in-person role for someone who is naturally hands-on, resourceful, and comfortable managing day-to-day personal and household logistics with discretion and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is someone who can anticipate needs, move quickly, and seamlessly adapt when priorities shift. This is a great opportunity for a reliable, professional who enjoys being hands-on and making life easier for those they support. Looking to hire ASAP!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day personal errands, including pickups, drop-offs, dry cleaning, and other time-sensitive requests
• Coordinate household food and dietary needs, including management of a food subscription service
• Support event planning and execution, including preparation, setup, and day-of logistics
• Manage changing priorities with flexibility, discretion, and sound judgment
• Respond to occasional texts and emails outside of standard business hours
• Anticipate household needs and proactively address tasks before they become urgent
• Provide general hands-on support to ensure the household runs smoothly and efficiently

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience as a Personal Assistant, Household Manager, Family Assistant, or in a similar private-service role
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to be onsite in Oakland Monday–Friday
• Highly organized with excellent follow-through and attention to detail
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently
• Professional, discreet, and trustworthy
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Flexible and available for occasional evenings and weekends
• Must be able to travel as needed
• Strong communication skills and a service‑oriented mindset
• Must be available to start immediately

SCHEDULE

Monday–Friday during standard business hours, with flexibility as needed. The role will occasionally require after‑hours responsiveness and weekend availability for events, special projects, or last‑minute needs. Travel is also required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$35–$50/hour, commensurate with experience, plus a benefits stipend.

Pocketbook Agency is an equal opportunity recruiting firm and does not discriminate in its recruiting, screening, or placement practices based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.