Personal Assistant to Entrepreneur

A high-net-worth individual with a busy life and several businesses, including animal rights advocacy, is looking for a Personal Assistant. The role is based in a home office on the water in Malibu, 10 miles from where the Santa Monica Freeway merges with the PCH. The role is mostly in person, especially at the beginning. There will be opportunities to work remotely when the principal travels, which is often. The current assistant has been in the role for seven years and is leaving to relocate.

About the Job:

• Manage calendar, phone calls, emails, and mail
• Book travel and coordinate itineraries
• Coordinate and oversee renovations, home repairs, and maintenance
• Research, hire, and manage vendors and service providers
• Assist with management of an additional property
• Organize the home, coordinate wardrobe maintenance, and catalog art
• Handle packages and returns, and occasionally list personal items for sale
• Grocery shop, arrange flowers, and run other personal errands
• Occasionally assist with the principal’s new puppy, including veterinary visits and grooming

About You:

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Experience working in a home setting required
• BA/BS from a college or university a plus
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Must love dogs
• Must own a car and have a valid driver’s license
• Social media experience a plus
• Self-motivated, energetic, positive, and highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail and an excellent memory
• Strong communication skills; comfortable multitasking, making sound decisions independently, and anticipating needs

Compensation: Salary, paid vacation, and a $500 monthly stipend toward health insurance