Senior Personal Assistant to Principal & Family

Joss Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Remote work flexibility

Autonomy and ownership

Job summary

Joss Search is representing a high-profile New York family-office client seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to serve as a trusted extension of the Principal and family. The role combines personal support, complex travel coordination, event planning, project management, and lifestyle support with discretion and autonomy.

The successful candidate will anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and coordinate with household staff, vendors, and advisors, delivering white-glove service in

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working as a Personal Assistant.
• Experience within a family office, private household, or similarly high-touch environment preferred.
• Strong experience coordinating complex travel, events, and personal logistics.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level personal support to the Principal and family.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, and logistics.
• Plan and execute family events, dinners, celebrations, entertaining, and special occasions.
• Manage guest lists, invitations, catering, entertainment, and event logistics.
• Coordinate with household staff, vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure seamless day-to-day operations.
• Support projects related to residences, personal initiatives, travel, and lifestyle needs.
• Conduct research and source solutions for a wide range of personal and household-related requests.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Resourcefulness

Discretion

Strong communication

Proactive problem solving

Job description

Joss Search is representing a high-profile New York family-office client seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to serve as a trusted extension of the Principal and family. The role combines personal support, complex travel coordination, event planning, project management, and lifestyle support with discretion and autonomy.

The successful candidate will anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and coordinate with household staff, vendors, and advisors, delivering white-glove service in