Being a Personal Assistant
Personal Assistants operate from a variety of different environments and encompass a wide range of roles. Whether working from a private residence or within a family office, Personal Assistants for hire are willing to manage the daily scheduling, errand running, and ad hoc projects for and on behalf of a principal directly. They may work independently or as part of a larger team from personal assistant recruitment agencies. In some cases, the Personal Assistant may also report to a higher level domestic manager such as a House Manager or Chief of Staff, while others may report directly to the principal. They are typically vetted and hired upon referral from a company like Hire Society or a private personal assistant agency in Los Angeles or New York City.
Core Responsibilities
- Assisting with calendar planning, scheduling, travel coordination, and meeting logistics
- Coordinating various private functions and events
- Answering calls and responding to emails from vendors, contractors, staff members, and coworkers on various issues
- Working in tandem with various other domestic staff
- Preparing and tracking expenses, inventories, gifting, schedules, etc.
Skillset Required
- Impeccable attention to detail, meticulous in coordination and scheduling
- Ability to exercise quick and accurate judgement on behalf of principal
- Technologically savvy, able to manage and troubleshoot various communication and organizational platforms