Personal Assistant (Orange County)

Our client, in the mission-driven research and content space, is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a Founder-level executive. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a highly dynamic, dual-purpose role that blends executive support with hands-on ownership of both office and household operations.The ideal candidate is exceptionally proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven—someone who naturally anticipates needs, stays several steps ahead, and takes full responsibility for keeping everything running smoothly. This person will play a key role in ensuring the executive's time, environment, and day-to-day operations are seamless, structured, and well-supported.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct personal and administrative support to the principalManage transportation, appointments, and daily schedulesMaintain orderly, clean, and well-functioning home and office environmentsHandle errands, shopping, deliveries, returns, and general logisticsPrepare simple meals and manage groceries and household suppliesOrganize physical and digital systems, including storage, calendars, and remindersCoordinate vendors, service providers, and routine maintenanceSupport travel logistics, including packing and unpackingTrack recurring tasks and ensure consistent follow-throughAssist with preparation and support for meetings, events, and external engagementsQualificationsExceptionally organized and detail-orientedStrong ownership mindset and follow-throughService-focused and comfortable with hands-on workProactive problem-solver who identifies issues earlyComfortable using modern productivity tools and technologyFlexible and reliable, with availability outside standard hours when neededClear communicator who responds well to feedbackFast learner with a strong work ethic and high standardsYou can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.