Personal Assistant Opportunity
A loving family living in Houston, TX is seeking a personal assistant to help keep their life running smoothly! The schedule will be Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. There is an opportunity for this to be a hybrid of on-property and remote work. The family is seeking a candidate who seeks longevity and is ready to hire upon finding the right fit.
Responsibilities
- Manage three email inboxes : flag messages requiring response, categorize by theme, and summarize key updates each morning.
- Maintain shared calendars : add deadlines and events, update with details, send reminders, and track household logistics.
- Maintain a home maintenance calendar : schedule services (HVAC, pest control, gutters, generator, filters) and track renewals.
- Manage vehicle maintenance : inspections, oil changes, tire rotations, and registration renewals.
- Coordinate family appointments with doctors, dentists, orthodontists, and vets.
- Maintain medical and insurance info.
- Track recurring household orders or memberships (Costco, utilities, Amazon Subscribe & Save).
- Monitor pantry inventory and submit Instacart orders or grocery pickups as needed.
- Assist with child transportation when parents' or children's schedules conflict.
- Maintain master renovation tracker : organize contracts, bids, invoices, and permits.
- Track builder / designer / architect communications and project progress.
- Maintain master timeline and schedule site meetings, walkthroughs, and payments.
- Track deliveries, installations, and change orders.
- Maintain master to-do list segmented by category (home, kids, renovation, HAWC, errands).
- Provide weekly check-ins summarizing pending approvals, deadlines, and upcoming events.
- Maintain digital filing systems (finance, legal, medical, travel, renovation, family).
- Quarterback children's birthday parties, parent coffees, and small gatherings : coordinate vendors, deliveries, and setup.
- Track all event-related tasks and maintain an RSVP tracker for social and school events.
- Help plan seasonal gatherings (holidays, charity lunches, family get-togethers).
- Manage school coordination : add events, breaks, and conferences; track camp and extracurricular registration deadlines.
- Oversee extracurriculars : manage practices, games, uniforms, and carpools.
- Maintain pet schedule : track vet visits, grooming, vaccinations, and boarding.
- Keep a family medical tracking log (vaccinations, specialists, prescriptions).
- Manage board and philanthropy commitments : track meeting invites, prepare materials, and follow up.
- Flag donor or partner communications and add to the calendar.
- Maintain contact lists for board members, vendors, and contractors.
- Maintain family travel itineraries (flights, hotels, dog boarding, car rentals).
- Prepare pre-trip and return checklists (packing, cleaning, fridge check).
- Maintain travel calendar showing where each family member is.
- Handle restaurant and activity reservations during travel or special dates.
- Keep seasonal packing lists (summer, ski, Nantucket, etc.).
- Track birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays.
- Maintain a gift log and coordinate ordering, wrapping, and shipping.
- Draft thank-you notes and manage holiday card lists.
- Collect receipts and prepare monthly summaries for accountant or family office.
- Audit and manage subscriptions or memberships (streaming, magazines, etc.).
- Track license, passport, and registration renewals.
- Digitize and file receipts, warranties, and contracts for easy access.
- Provide weekly summary briefing (key tasks, appointments, priorities).
- Reminders for personal and family milestones (anniversaries, birthdays, checkups).
- Maintain a Someday / Ideas List for long-term plans or wish-list projects.
Requirements
Must be legal to work in the USPrior experience as a personal assistantTravel experience is a plusSalary and Benefits
The family is offering a competitive salary.
Benefits to include :
Paid time offMedical stipend401k