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Personal Assistant to a High-Profile Philanthropist -- Remote w/ Flexibility to go to the Home, as Needed

  • New York, NY

Our client is looking to hire a Personal Assistant to a high-profile Philanthropist who sits on a number of boards. This is an incredible opportunity for a candidate with at least 5+ years of EA/PA experience to work for an incredible individual. The candidate must be polished, professional and have a nothing is beneath me attitude. This role is primarily remote with the flexibility to travel to the Brooklyn Heights home, as needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintain busy and ever-changing calendars with constant communication and follow-up
  • Plan, set-up, organize small to mid-size business and personal events
  • Monitor and maintain business and personal expenses
  • Manage contacts and external communications
  • Handle business and personal travel planning, including private and commercial air travel, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and leisure appointments
  • Act as primary gatekeeper and liaison
  • Coordinate with personal domestic staff as needed
  • Set up business appointments, meals as needed
  • Set up personal appointments (haircuts, doctor appointments, school meetings) as needed
  • Coordinate with other household staff at the Newport and Del Ray homes

REQUIREMENTS
  • 5+ years of experience
  • Exceptional level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality
  • Team player oriented with the ability to work independently and globally
  • Excellent judgment, interpersonal skills and creative problem solving ability
  • Must be organized, detail-oriented, proactive and not afraid to take ownership
  • Able to calmly and professionally react to requests in real time
  • Adapt to an ever-changing and often unstructured environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
SALARY
$100-125K (DOE) + discretionary bonus + benefits stipend 
 
HOURS
8:00am-6:00pm + flexibility after hours, as needed