Personal Assistant

Division: Private Household / Personal Support

Position Type: Full-Time | Hybrid, Remote & On-Site

Schedule: Monday – Friday, with flexibility outside standard hours as needed

Benefits: Health Benefits, PTO, Sick Days, and additional benefits

Position Overview

A private individual on Manhattan’s Upper East Side is seeking an experienced and highly organized Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive personal and administrative support. This position offers a combination of remote and in-person work, with flexibility based on the principal’s schedule and needs.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and communicator with meticulous attention to detail, patience, and a genuine interest in literature and the arts. The PA should be polished, discreet, intellectually curious, and comfortable supporting a principal whose needs may extend beyond traditional business hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal calendar, appointments, correspondence, and day-to-day scheduling
• Draft, edit, and proofread personal correspondence and written materials
• Maintain organized personal records, documents, files, and household information
• Coordinate appointments, reservations, travel, and personal arrangements
• Conduct research and assist with special projects as requested
• Manage personal errands, purchases, returns, gifts, and deliveries
• Coordinate with household staff, vendors, service providers, and outside contacts
• Assist with household and lifestyle administration
• Maintain detailed follow-up on outstanding tasks and requests
• Assist with pet-related scheduling and needs for the principal’s medium-sized dog
• Provide remote support as well as in-person assistance at the residence
• Remain accessible and flexible when occasional needs arise outside traditional working hours
• Maintain complete confidentiality and discretion at all times

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar high-level support professional
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Patient, thoughtful, resourceful, and highly dependable
• Interest or background in literature, writing, publishing, arts, or a related field is a strong plus
• French language skills are a plus, but not required
• Comfortable with a hybrid working arrangement and providing hands-on support when needed
• Comfortable working around and assisting with a medium-sized dog
• Ability to anticipate needs and operate with minimal direction
• Flexible and comfortable with the nature of supporting a private principal
• Professional, poised, and highly discreet