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Job Title


Personal Assistant


Company : Silver Swan Recruitment


Location : new york city, NY


Created : 2024-06-29


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Silver Swan is currently seeking an exceptional FamilyPersonal Assistant to cater to the needs of a distinguished UHNW client in the heart of Manhattan, New York. This live-out role is based at our client's beautiful multi-level penthouse on the Upper West Side, with some travel to their second property in Westchester, offering a dynamic work environment within a lovely team of household professionals. The successful FamilyPersonal Assistant will collaborate closely with one other FamilyPersonal Assistant, working in rotation to ensure seamless support. We are looking for an individual with exceptional organizational skills, a compassionate nature, and intuitive insight. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter, capable of hitting the ground running. High levels of flexibility are required, along with the ability to work harmoniously with team members and provide top-tier support across all facets of the role. The FamilyPersonal Assistant should embody a robust, professional work ethic and have relevant experience assisting high profile clients in private homes. This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys the challenge of instilling structure within a household, and who aspires for future professional growth. This FamilyPersonal Assistant role will require a commitment of approximately 36 hours per week. Please note hours are primarily to cover evening and weekends.Responsibilities:Oversee the day-to-day running of the householdSupport the Principal and family, coordinating complex family schedulesReorganise, create, and maintain an efficient, productive household and working environment. Work in conjunction with other staff as a productive teamOccasional housekeeping duties to assist the Housekeeping team in between shiftsVarious other household duties including some light cleaning and meal prep (the family has a housekeeper and chef that handle the bulk of these responsibilities).General administrative support, assisting in streamlining the runnings of the householdConduct research projects for the household, make informed recommendations on a diverse array of topics, (e.g. new furniture, best restaurants)An array of other related tasks, duties, and work assignments as directed by the PrincipalIdeal Candidate:Strong command of the English language, excellent communication skills both written and verbalPrevious experience as a FamilyPersonal Assistant for a high-profile individualAbility to work independently and in cohesion with the Principal and other staffFast learner with exceptional organizational and multitasking skillsA Bachelor's degree is highly desirableExceptional administrative skills with a keen aptitude for technology.Enthusiasm, dedication to responsibilities and a positive "can-do" attitudeProfessional, trustworthy, and well presentedMust be eligible to work in the USExcellent references required from previous employersPackage:$55 - $70 per hour DOEFour weeks paid vacation + full benefits including healthcare and a retirement plan.Hours: Evenings and weekends, working in rotation with the second FamilyPersonal Assistant to cover 4pm - 12pm Monday to Friday, as well as weekend hours.This position is overtime eligible based on a 40-hour work week.Permanent, full-time position.This a live-out position.