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About the Role
A busy private household is seeking an organized, proactive, and resourceful Personal Assistant/Household Manager temporarily to support two busy Co-Founders in their Fifth Avenue home and workspace in Manhattan. This unique role blends personal assistant responsibilities with hands-on household management, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in keeping daily life running smoothly. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and positive environment where no two days are the same. The ideal candidate is highly organized, takes initiative without being asked, and enjoys finding solutions that make life easier for others. This is a three-month temporary position with the potential to become a long-term opportunity for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day personal assistant support, including running errands, grocery runs, package returns, dry cleaning, household shopping, and restocking supplies.
- Assist with personal projects of all sizes, including furniture purchases, room setup, research projects, gift purchasing, and other special requests.
- Maintain organization throughout the home, ensuring common areas remain tidy, functional, and well-presented.
- Coordinate, schedule, and oversee household vendors, including cleaners, handymen, maintenance professionals, and other service providers.
- Receive, organize, and manage incoming packages, deliveries, and mail.
- Prepare guest accommodations prior to arrivals and reset spaces following departures.
- Assist with planning and executing gatherings and events, including purchasing supplies, coordinating logistics, setup, and post-event cleanup.
- Anticipate the principals' needs and proactively identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and organization of the household.
- Manage multiple priorities while maintaining excellent communication, professionalism, and discretion.
- Provide additional personal assistant and household management support as needed.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Household Manager, Executive Assistant, or in a similar private service role.
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with principals, vendors, guests, and team members.
- Adaptable, resourceful, and solutions-oriented with a positive attitude.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional, discreet, and committed to maintaining confidentiality.
Skills
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Initiative
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Resourcefulness
- Problem-solving
- Professionalism
- Discretion
- Confidentiality
Location
- Manhattan
Work Type
- Temporary
- Part-time
- Potential for permanent
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Not specified
Salary/Compensations
- $60–$65/hour
Benefits
- Health insurance (if permanent)
- Unlimited PTO (if permanent)
- Performance-based bonuses (if permanent)
About the Company
- A busy private household seeking support for two Co-Founders.