Executive Personal Assistant
Job Description
Executive Personal Assistant
Family Home in Brooklyn
Full time, permanenet
$130k - $150k
I am working with a charming family. based in Brooklyn, New York who is seeking an exceptional Executive Personal Assistant to provide high-level personal and executive support within a busy household.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, highly organized, and emotionally intelligent professional who enjoys variety, thrives in an informal environment, and can bring calm, structure, and efficiency to a multifaceted family life.
The successful candidate will become a trusted right hand to the principal, supporting growing professional commitments alongside family, household, travel, and philanthropic responsibilities.
The Role
This is a blended role combining traditional Executive Assistant responsibilities with personal and family support. Based primarily from the family’s home office in Brooklyn, the role requires flexibility, discretion, and a hands-on approach. Some remote working days may be possible, and a separate nearby office space may be introduced in the future.
You will work closely with an established household team, including a nanny and housekeeper, helping ensure seamless coordination across all areas of family life.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Complex calendar management across business, personal, and philanthropic commitments
- Inbox management and email correspondence support
- Coordinating appointments, meetings, and scheduling priorities
- Acting as a trusted right hand as professional commitments continue to grow
- Anticipating needs, solving problems proactively, and ensuring smooth daily operations
Philanthropy & Board Support
- Assisting with responsibilities across multiple board commitments
- Coordinating meetings, schedules, materials, and follow-up actions
- Tracking deadlines, priorities, and key deliverables
- Ensuring commitments are managed efficiently and professionally
Personal & Family Support
- Managing personal appointments, errands, gifting, and lifestyle requests
- Helping coordinate family schedules and day-to-day logistics
- Supporting children aged 8 and 12 when needed
- Occasional school pick-ups or ad hoc family assistance
- Liaising with household staff and external service providers
Travel & Lifestyle Management
- Managing family and business travel arrangements
- Preparing detailed itineraries, hotel bookings, transport, and logistics
- Supporting personal projects, including home renovation coordination
- Running errands and handling in-person tasks as required
Candidate Profile
We are seeking someone who is:
- Experienced in a senior Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Family Assistant, or similar private support role
- Highly organized with the ability to create order within a naturally busy environment
- Warm, grounded, and comfortable working in an informal household setting
- Calm under pressure and solutions-focused
- Emotionally intelligent, discreet, and dependable
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Comfortable around children and family life
- A strong relationship-builder who can earn trust with the family and existing staff
- Professional yet low-key, with no need for a corporate or overly formal environment