Private Principal on the Upper East Side Seeking a Sophisticated, Detail-Oriented Personal Assistant
Position: Full-Time, Live-Out Personal Assistant
Schedule: Monday–Friday, ideally 9:00 AM–5:00 PM or 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, flexible for the right candidate; approximately 40 hours per week
Salary: $125,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience; negotiable for the right candidate
Benefits: PTO, sick days, paid holidays, and health insurance
Location: Upper East Side, Manhattan
Travel: No travel required; the principal travels frequently, but the PA is not expected to travel.
About the Principal
A busy private principal on Manhattan’s Upper East Side is seeking a highly capable, thoughtful Personal Assistant to provide day-to-day support in a private and creative environment. The principal has a strong background in architecture and a deep appreciation for art, design, literature, and beautiful, well-considered things. The ideal PA will share these sensibilities and bring exceptional organizational skills, curiosity, and a genuine appreciation for quality and refined design to the role.
This is a true Personal Assistant position , focused on providing highly personalized support rather than household management or estate oversight. The principal travels frequently, but the PA will not be expected to travel.
The PA will work both from the principal’s Upper East Side apartment and remotely, depending on the needs of the principal and the work at hand.
Responsibilities
Manage calendars, appointments, reservations, and day-to-day scheduling
Coordinate errands, deliveries, returns, purchases, dry cleaning, post office needs, and other personal tasks
Conduct excellent, thorough research on products, services, restaurants, experiences, and special requests, with an eye toward quality and aesthetics
Assist with travel planning, dinners, events, appointments, and personal plans
Coordinate with vendors and service providers as needed
Handle occasional correspondence, administrative tasks, and follow-up
Assist with personal, household, and lifestyle projects as needed
Keep information, schedules, and priorities thoughtfully organized
Anticipate needs and take ownership of projects from beginning to end
Provide occasional support with the family’s beloved dog, including coordinating veterinary and grooming appointments
Handle all responsibilities with discretion, resourcefulness, and complete confidentiality
Ideal Candidate & Personality
The ideal candidate is kind, calm, meticulous, flexible, and quietly confident . Someone who is friendly and warm, but not overly chatty. Present and attentive without being intrusive.
Because the principal is highly creative, priorities and ideas may occasionally evolve. The right person will respond to those changes with patience, curiosity, and flexibility rather than frustration. Someone who can embrace a new direction, rethink a plan, and calmly figure out what comes next will thrive in this role.
A background or strong personal interest in architecture, design, fine arts, art history, literature, or a related creative field would be especially appealing. Excellent research skills are essential. Strong writing skills and a genuine love of reading are wonderful additions.
French-speaking candidates are especially welcome, as the principal speaks both French and English.
Requirements
Previous experience as a high-level Personal Assistant or in a similarly demanding support role
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Excellent research, communication, and problem-solving skills
Excellent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
Flexible, patient, and comfortable with changing priorities
Sophisticated appreciation for art, architecture, design, and aesthetics
Excellent references and a professional work history
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Driver’s license preferred, but not required
Genuine love of dogs
This is an exceptional opportunity for a smart, thoughtful,…