Executive Personal Assistant

Personal & Household Assistant (Part-Time) — MilwaukeeLocation: Milwaukee, WI area (on-site and on the road) · Type: Part-time, 15 hours per week · Pay: $22–28 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement · Start: As soon as possibleAbout the roleA busy Milwaukee business owner is looking for a reliable, discreet Personal & Household Assistant to keep their home and personal life running smoothly. AARK Consulting is assisting with the hiring. You will handle the errands, appointments and household details that take time away from their business and family. This role is built on trust: you will have access to their home, vehicle and personal information, and you will be expected to protect their privacy at all times. This role supports their personal and household needs only, not their business operations.What you'll doHouse managementServe as the point of contact for home cleaners, contractors, repair people and deliveries; let them in, oversee the work and confirm it meets expectationsSchedule and track routine home maintenanceKeep the household stocked with groceries, cleaning supplies and essentialsOrganize closets, pantries, storage, paperwork and other spaces, and keep them that wayReceive packages and manage mailPersonal errandsTake vehicles to the dealership or shop for service, maintenance and detailingHandle store returns, exchanges, dry cleaning and pharmacy pickupsManage their personal calendar: book and confirm appointments and reservations, and help plan travelShop for gifts and help plan special occasionsResearch vendors, products and services, such as finding a new cleaner or comparing repair quotesWait at the home for service appointments and deliveriesRun other errands as neededOrganization and supportKeep a shared calendar or task list of household to-dos, renewals and deadlinesTrack errand receipts and household spending, and report them accuratelyAnticipate needs and suggest ways to make the household run more smoothlyOccasionally look after the apartment during travel, as arranged ahead of timeOccasionally help care for a family dog that visits during holidaysWhat we're looking forRequired1+ years of experience as a personal assistant, household manager, estate assistant, executive assistant, concierge or similar roleProven discretion, with professional references who can speak to your trustworthinessValid driver's license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle and current auto insuranceStrong organization and follow-through; you finish what you start without remindersClear, prompt communication by text, phone and emailComfortable with smartphone apps, shared calendars and basic online orderingFlexibility for occasional schedule changesAble to lift and carry up to 25 lbs (packages, returns, groceries) and climb stairsPreferredFamiliarity with Milwaukee-area vendors, stores and service providersExperience overseeing household staff or contractorsComfortable around dogsTrust and confidentialityThis position involves access to a private home, personal property, vehicles and sensitive personal and financial information. All finalists will be asked to:Sign a confidentiality / non-disclosure agreementComplete a background check and driving record checkProvide at least two professional referencesYou will never discuss the employer, their family, their home or their business with anyone, including on social media, during and after your employment.Schedule and compensationHours: About 15 hours per week; specific days and times will be set with the selected candidate, and some flexibility is needed as the schedule evolvesPay: 22–28 per hour, based on experienceMileage reimbursement for errands in your personal vehicleHow to applySend your resume and a short note about why you'd be a great fit to with the subject line "Personal Assistant." Please include your availability, pay expectations and 2–3 professional references (private household experience preferred). Qualified candidates will be contacted for a phone screen.We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.