Personal Assistant

THE CLIENTOur client is a highly successful New York-based family office and investment firm led by entrepreneurial founders with a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth. The organization operates with a collaborative, high-touch approach and is seeking an exceptional Personal Assistant to become a trusted extension of the Principal and family.This is a unique opportunity to support a sophisticated family with a dynamic lifestyle and wide-ranging interests. The role offers significant autonomy, exposure, and ownership while partnering closely with the Principal on personal, lifestyle, travel, and administrative matters.THE ROLEThe firm is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to serve as a true right hand to the Principal and family. This highly dynamic role combines personal support, complex travel coordination, event planning, project management, lifestyle support, and day-to-day assistance.The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner, ensuring the Principal's personal affairs and lifestyle needs are managed seamlessly and with the highest level of discretion. This individual will be responsible for proactively anticipating needs, managing multiple competing priorities, and coordinating with a variety of vendors, service providers, advisors, and household staff.This position is ideal for a career Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and enjoys operating as a trusted problem solver. The Principal has a strong appreciation for art, culture, design, and hospitality, making this an exciting opportunity for someone who shares similar interests and enjoys curating exceptional experiences.THE CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate is emotionally intelligent, highly resourceful, and capable of managing competing priorities with professionalism and discretion. They possess exceptional judgment, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This person thrives in a service-oriented environment and takes pride in anticipating needs, creating efficiencies, and delivering an exceptional level of support.The successful candidate will be a career Personal Assistant who enjoys building relationships, providing white-glove service, and operating as a trusted partner. A natural curiosity and appreciation for art, culture, design, and hospitality is highly desirable. Prior experience supporting a high-net-worth individual, entrepreneur, family office executive, or private principal is strongly preferred.Key Responsibilities Include:Provide high-level personal support to the Principal and familyManage complex domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, and logisticsCoordinate calendars, appointments, reservations, and scheduling needsPlan and execute family events, dinners, celebrations, entertaining, and special occasionsManage guest lists, invitations, catering, entertainment, and event logisticsCoordinate with household staff, vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure seamless day-to-day operationsSupport projects related to residences, personal initiatives, travel, and lifestyle needsConduct research and source solutions for a wide range of personal and household-related requestsAssist with personal scheduling, appointments, lifestyle logistics, and related coordinationTrack ongoing projects and ensure timely execution of action items and follow-up itemsServe as a central point of communication between the Principal, vendors, and support teamsHandle confidential and sensitive matters with the utmost discretion and professionalismTHE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSPredominantly remote position offering significant flexibilityIn-person support required when the Principal is in New York, including meetings, events, appointments, and other activities as neededBase salary of $150,000-$160,000Discretionary bonusComprehensive benefits packageHigh level of autonomy and ownershipJoss Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, passionately supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an inclusive culture, respecting our individual differences and bringing our community together