The Role: Personal Assistant to Tech Founder (Contract-to-Hire) Location: New York, NY | Hybrid Compensation: $130K$180K base DOE + additional earning potential and benefits Industry: Venture-Backed Technology
About the Opportunity:
We are partnering with an innovative technology founder to identify a highly organized, proactive Personal Assistant who enjoys creating order behind the scenes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives supporting a fast-moving executive, anticipates needs before they arise, and takes pride in making someone's life run seamlessly.
The ideal candidate is resourceful, service-oriented, and comfortable juggling a variety of personal, household, and project-related priorities. Experience managing contractors and overseeing construction or renovation projects is important for this role, as the Personal Assistant will help coordinate vendors, timelines, and ongoing projects on the founder's behalf.
Responsibilities:
Manage the founder's personal calendar, appointments, and day-to-day scheduling.
Coordinate personal errands, purchases, gifting, and special requests.
Research, source, and oversee vendors, contractors, and household service providers.
Manage and coordinate construction, renovation, and home improvement projects, working directly with contractors and vendors to keep schedules, timelines, and project details organized.
Arrange personal travel, reservations, and detailed itineraries.
Assist with personal projects from planning through execution.
Track expenses, receipts, and reimbursements as needed.
Coordinate maintenance, deliveries, and recurring household logistics.
Liaise with vendors and other trusted partners on the founder's behalf.
Anticipate needs, create efficient processes, and proactively solve problems before they arise.
Handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
Qualifications:
Previous experience supporting a founder, executive, UHNW individual, or family office preferred.
Previous experience managing contractors and construction projects.
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Naturally proactive with outstanding follow-through.
Calm under pressure and comfortable managing competing priorities.
Strong communication skills and a service-first mindset.
Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality while exercising sound judgment.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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