Job Summary
We are seeking a Personal Assistant to join our team! As a Personal Assistant, you will be stepping into a role with many hats, and responsibilities can include maintaining a personal schedule, coordinating dinners, and events, and even running essential and non-essential errands during work hours. You will also be working closely with other assistants, company staff members, and even family members to ensure everything within the office runs smoothly. The ideal candidate has exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, is incredibly organized, and can multitask, often working on multiple projects at once.
Responsibilities
Coordinate complex scheduling and calendar management across multiple time zones for CEO’s dynamic calendar.
Answer and screen calls
Run errands, as needed
Order essential and non-essential supplies
Work closely with many different people to ensure everyone is on the same page
Ensure all email, mail, text, and any other communications are processed, responded to, and properly categorized
Book business travel and family vacations
Assist with occasional tech support
Make restaurant reservations
Hire and supervise household staff
Buy gifts, send holiday cards
Plan large events
Research, hire, and supervise vendors and contractors for home projects, as needed
Ensure the routine maintenance of homes and vehicles
Keep the principal updated on progress of projects
Manage philanthropic interests
Qualifications
Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
Very strong interpersonal skills
Expert level written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
Emotional maturity
Proactive approach to problem-solving
Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
Up-to-date with latest office gadgets and applications
Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions