Senior Personal Assistant

Senior Personal Assistant
Private Household Team • New York City

Full-Time | NYC-Based | Primarily On-Site with Remote Flexibility | Travel Required

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Personal Assistant to serve as the primary on-site point of contact for a high-net-worth principal based in New York City. This is a career opportunity for a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience supporting private households, family offices, or executives at the highest level.

This role combines executive support with full ownership of household operations. The successful candidate will manage the principal's calendar, travel, communications, confidential matters, and day-to-day household operations while working closely with the wider household team. You will coordinate vendors, oversee projects, manage logistics, and ensure every aspect of the residence operates seamlessly.

This is a leadership position requiring exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the principal's calendar, appointments, travel, and communications.

• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries and travel logistics.

• Oversee daily household operations and maintain the highest service standards.

• Manage vendors, contractors, and service providers from scheduling through completion.

• Coordinate errands, deliveries, shopping, and time-sensitive logistics.

• Maintain household records, expenses, and administrative systems.

• Lead projects from planning through completion.

• Supervise and mentor junior household support staff.

• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Household Manager, Chief of Staff, or similar senior private service role.

• Demonstrated experience managing household operations and staff.

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

• Must be based in the New York City area and available to work on-site as needed.

• Valid driver's license and passport.

• Comfortable with frequent domestic and international travel.

• Strong technical proficiency with calendars, task management systems, and document management software.

• Experience with estate management platforms such as Nines is a plus.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional seeking a long-term role supporting a private principal in a dynamic and rewarding environment. Preference will be given to those who are local to New York.