Part-Time Personal Assistant to Socially Active Principal of Family Office

Principal with a full social calendar seeks Personal Assistant to work from her West Village home five afternoons a week. Personality fit is as important as skill set; loyalty and honesty matter above everything. The right person anticipates needs before they are stated and handles confidential matters with complete discretion.RequirementsExperience supporting high-net-worth individualsProficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Apple ecosystemExceptional written and verbal communicationComfortable coordinating in multiple time zones and managing complex travel logisticsExisting network of luxury travel, hospitality, concierge, and lifestyle vendorsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlinesOutstanding organizational ability with meticulous attention to detailMandarin fluency a plus but not requiredResponsibilitiesManage an active calendar, prioritizing competing demands and ensuring efficient schedulingScreen, prioritize, and manage incoming correspondence by email, phone, and messaging platformsCoordinate with attorneys, accountants, investment professionals, family office personnel, and other advisorsPrepare meeting materials, agendas, briefing documents, and follow-up action itemsOrganize confidential files and maintain accurate digital recordsHandle time-sensitive requests with urgency and attention to detailCoordinate personal travel and logisticsOversee relationships with household staff and outside vendorsAttend frequent social events alongside the PrincipalConduct research and prepare concise summaries on a wide range of topicsSource luxury goods, gifts, and specialty servicesAssist with special projects requiring independent judgment and executionM-F 2pm-6pm plus evening social events (25 hrs/wk)$50–$60/hour based on experience