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Traveling Butler / Personal Assistant

Traveling Butler / Personal Assistant

Society StaffingKings Point, NY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Traveling Butler   /   Personal Assistant

Division :   Domestic /  Formal Household

Req ID :   R447701891

Location :  Kings Point, NY (with flexibility to travel)

Base Compensation :  $100,000 – $140,000 annually (non-exempt; overtime eligible after 40 hours / week)

Schedule :  Open flexibility, including weekends and holidays

Benefits :  Health insurance (eligible after 90 days), PTO, sick days, 401K with employer match, and discretionary bonuses based on performance.

Position Overview

A private family in Kings Point, NY is seeking a highly motivated and service-oriented  Travel Butler / Personal Assistant  to provide dedicated, around-the-clock support to the principal. This role requires frequent travel, seamless coordination of personal and household logistics, and the ability to deliver white-glove service with discretion. The ideal candidate is polished, adaptable, and thrives in fast-paced, ever-changing environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the principal’s right hand, managing personal errands, scheduling, and logistics
  • Provide butler services, anticipating needs and delivering with discretion and urgency
  • Perform daily service rituals, including coffee, cocktails, and light meal preparation
  • Manage wardrobe care, including packing, unpacking, and organizing clothing and accessories
  • Coordinate complex travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and ground transport
  • Assist with personal shopping, errands, gift purchasing, and event planning
  • Maintain meticulous records, inventories, and organizational systems
  • Support household operations and collaborate with the family office team
  • Drive the principal for errands and appointments as needed
  • Welcome and host family members and guests with warmth and professionalism
  • Remain highly responsive and flexible to shifting priorities
  • Provide administrative support as needed and complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Butler, or in a high-level service role (private household, hospitality, or luxury environment)
  • Excellent references from prior employers
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain the highest service standards
  • Professional, discreet, and proactive
  • Experience working in a formal home with high standards of service
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Team player with a hands-on, proactive approach
  • Ability to prepare light meals when needed
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel experience preferred
  • Ability to travel on short notice and remain available by phone, email, and text
  • Must be available on weekends, holidays, and during emergencies or inclement weather
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Valid driver’s license; comfortable driving in various settings

    • SOCIETY STAFFING

    379 West Broadway, 2nd Floor

    New York, NY 10012

    Agency DCA License #2008231

    www.societystaffing.com

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