Overview
This Personal Assistant position is ideal for an experienced person having successful employment with a high-net-worth individual or family. The position is part-time, typically 20-25 hours/week, Monday – Friday. Hours are flexible except when there is a deadline or task that must be completed that day. The PA should live within 15 miles of Atherton. The ideal candidate will be trustworthy, handle all tasks and family information with extreme discretion, and possess a strong work ethic. The PA must be adaptable and able to maintain a positive attitude during challenging situations.
Responsibilities
Complete a wide variety of errands in your own reliable car.
Grocery shopping 2-3 times a week. Good understanding of cooking so the correct items are purchased. Only organic. Specific brands specified. Multiple stores.
Pickup mail at three mailbox services twice a week. Burlingame on Broadway Street. Two in Woodside.
Ship items via FedEx, USPS, and/or UPS.
Package and return items.
Pick and deliver dry cleaning to three different locations. Must understand what items goes where and schedule pickups upon completion. Track items that are dropped off so nothing goes missing.
Occasional deposits to the bank.
Dogs to vet.
Possibly walk dogs on occasion.
Understand and experience with accepting party rental deliveries.
Occasionally take employer to appointments
Take cars for service, gas and washing.
May need to drive to San Francisco on rare occasion for errands.
Order items as requested by the housekeeper and employer. Brand specific. No substitutions.
Qualifications
Experience as a Personal Assistant to a high-net-worth individual/family.
Must be extremely discrete. Never post photos or discuss family matters. NDA required.
Must know enough about cooking to select the correct grocery items.
Must be an excellent driver with insurance and a very reliable car.
Must be able to lift heavy boxes on occasion.
Excellent organization. Submitting receipts immediately. Track milage. Track hours worked. Efficient scheduling of tasks.
Proactive. See an issue or mess, clean it or fix it and tell the employer immediately.
Communicative. If you have a question or concern, text or call the employer.
Harmonious. Initiate and maintain a positive and productive environment.
Respect household job domains. This position does not manage the housekeeper or ask housekeeper to work for PA.
Excellent references.
Pass a thorough background check.
Perks and Benefits
Starting pay will be $25 - $30/hour with opportunity for raises.
Milage will be reimbursed at 70 cents/mile.
Pay will be provided when employer is out-of-town when services may not be needed.
One week vacation will be paid after a full year of employment.
