Personal Assistant

Position OverviewOur long-standing client in Atherton is seeking a refined Executive Personal Assistant to join their private household team. The ideal candidate is educated and thrives in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.Atherton, CaliforniaCompensation: 140K+ | DOEStart Date:ASAPThis is a hands-on, relationship-driven role that requires sophistication, emotional intelligence, and a calm presence. Working in close partnership with the principal and a small, trusted team, the Executive Personal Assistant will help ensure that every aspect of the principals’ personal and household life operates with quiet precision and care. The family places a high value on serenity, loyalty, and genuine warmth - and they are seeking someone who embodies all three.Key ResponsibilitiesTravel Coordination:Manage domestic and international travel, ensuring seamless transitions, time zone alignment, and personalized comfort for the principals and guests.Calendar Management:Maintain a dynamic, evolving schedule with accuracy, foresight, and discretion across all personal, family, and social commitments.Daily Household Support:Partner with the Chief of Staff to oversee day-to-day logistics — handling errands, managing mail and returns, overseeing vendors, and ensuring household systems flow smoothly.Hands-On Assistance:Provide practical support as needed, such as watering plants, caring for pets (including chickens!), and keeping storage or garage spaces tidy and functional.Problem Solving:Approach challenges with a calm, can-do attitude — identifying solutions proactively rather than simply reporting issues.Professional Representation:Uphold the family’s privacy and reputation through impeccable discretion, polish, and presentation.Ideal Candidate ProfilePolished and sophisticated:Refined communication style, excellent manners, and a naturally warm yet professional demeanor.Worldly and cultured:Comfortable operating across time zones and cultures; appreciates fine service and attention to detail.Service-oriented at heart:Finds genuine satisfaction in making others’ lives easier and more enjoyable.Organized and detail-focused:Naturally meticulous with exceptional follow-through and memory for details.Flexible and composed:Thrives in a fluid, fast-moving environment while maintaining calm professionalism.Collaborative and ego-free:Works in harmony with the Chief of Staff and team; takes initiative but values teamwork.

Created: 2026-01-09