Palo Alto principal needing to hire a long term Personal Assistant

Lovely new client in Palo Alto is looking to hire a Personal Assistant, and you would be so luck to work with this family. With three grown kids, a very energetic Labradoodle, and homes in Palo Alto, Manhattan, and the Hamptons, life is full and a bit chaotic at times. They are looking for a really capable Executive to Personal Assistant to help bring more order, systems, and calm to everything. This is not a rigid, corporate role. It’s for someone who likes figuring things out, organizing messy situations, and making life run more smoothly. You should be proactive, independent, and comfortable taking ownership—but also able to stay in close communication and know when to check in. Good judgment matters a lot. The work is a mix of household and property management across multiple homes, coordinating vendors and maintenance, organizing systems and records, managing travel and logistics, and helping with occasional events and fundraising support. There are also long-standing projects like building out household manuals, organizing supplies and systems, and generally helping us get on top of everything that’s built up over time. They have a great long-term housekeeper and a small, trusted group of vendors. This is very much a partnership role—someone who helps things run better, not someone who is just executing tasks. They offer flexibility, competitive pay depending on experience, PTO, holidays, and a health insurance stipend. Some travel may come up, but it’s planned. Most importantly, they are looking for someone who actually enjoys this kind of work and gets satisfaction from making a complicated life feel simple and handled. look forward to hearing from you!

elizabeth@thehelpcompany.com