Personal Assistant

Personal AssistantPart-Time, 10-15 hours a weekClinton, WA$21 – $28 an hour, DOE______________________________________________________________________________We are currently seeking a part-time personal assistant to support a private family on Whidbey Island. The Personal Assistant will provide general and personalized support in a variety of work assignments in an organized and timely manner to the private family employer and their properties. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, self-directed, and take ownership of their tasks while providing stellar customer service in a friendly and professional manner.This is a part-time position, approximately 10-15 hours per week. Flexibility with your schedule and availability will be important. While most of the work will be conducted on-site at the family's Whidbey Island location, some work may be required at other locations in the surrounding areas and/or conducted remotely.The Personal Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist with general organizational projects and maintenance of propertiesErrands such as dry cleaning, groceries, supplies, personal shopping, etc.Occasional assistance with dog care for a lovable 3-year-old golden retriever, this includes dog walking, sitting, grooming appointments, travel to boarding as neededCoordinating and scheduling household/property vendors, service providers, and suppliers on various issuesCoordinate and assist with vehicle care and maintenanceTravel arrangements and assistance for various trips for employer and family as needed. This may include researching travel options and collaborating with travel agentsAssist with party planning and social events, coordinating catering, decorations, preparing appetizers, snacks, refreshments, picking up food, set up - clean up, etc.Assist with seasonal organizing and changes with household items, decorations, and storageAssist with Wine Cellar inventory managementOccasional administrative support using Microsoft Office suite, Outlook for calendar management and schedulingPerforms other duties as assignedWhat the successful Personal Assistant will have: 3 to 5 years of personal assistant/administrative experience, preferably 2 years' experience working for a familyExcellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize actions and tasksVery strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationshipsExcellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient with English sufficiently able to read, write, communicate, understand and respond accurately to inquiries, and handle equipment and documentsProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to create spreadsheets and database files as neededDemonstrated ability to work with confidential and sensitive materials and issues with discretionMust have a valid Washington Driver's License and a reliable vehicleMust be able to travel as neededUS work authorization requiredMust sign a Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality AgreementMust be at least 18 years oldAbility to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodationMust successfully pass background and reference checkCompensation: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour, DOEErgonomic Requirements:The employee is subject to a normal home-type environment. The employee will be required to sit, stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, stoop, kneel and bend to the floor. The employee may also be required to exert up to 45 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential and non-essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Our client has partnered with All Things HR, an external HR Consulting Company, to assist with their recruitment process. If you feel like this position is a great fit for you, please apply today!Powered by JazzHR