Family Assistant- Temp Role

Anthurium is a boutique, female-owned and operated staffing agency specializing in staffing Personal Assistants. Operated by a team of former PA's, we offer a full service experience to both employees and clients by means of considerate placement, mentorship, and top-tier relationship management. With thoughtfulness and care, we develop meaningful relationships with our employees and clients to ensure that both are empowered, making Anthurium an exciting place to work!

We are seeking a highly capable, sharp, and personable Family Assistant to support a busy family based in Manhattan Beach. This is a dynamic, opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys bringing order to complexity, and takes pride in being a true right hand.

The ideal candidate is intelligent, proactive, and tech-savvy, with at least 2 years of relevant experience. This person should be equally comfortable managing high-level administrative responsibilities and hands-on personal and household support. High energy, attention to detail, and strong drive for organization and consistency are essential.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an executive assistant, personal assistant, or similar high-level support role
• Cooking Experience: Confident preparing healthy, nutritious meals.
• Valid Driver’s License: Excellent driving record and comfortable providing transportation for children.
• Highly intelligent, resourceful, and proactive with strong problem-solving skills
• Exceptionally organized with a natural inclination toward creating and maintaining systems, processes, and filing structures
• Proactive and entrepreneurial in anticipating needs and creating solutions
• Tech savvy and comfortable with digital tools, especially Google Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and thoughtfully
• High energy with a strong work ethic and a no-task-too-small mindset
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities seamlessly
• Discreet and trustworthy with a high level of integrity, including openness and honesty about challenges and mistakes as well as excitement to learn and grow over time
• Cat-friendly and comfortable working in a household with cats

Responsibilities

• Act as a true right hand to the principals, independently managing both executive-level administrative tasks and personal support with discretion and efficiency
• Manage travel planning, itineraries, and logistics with a high level of detail and foresight
• Prepare and cook healthy, family-friendly meals while assisting with weekly meal planning and kitchen organization.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendors, household staff, building personnel, and external partners
• Coordinate household operations, projects, and ongoing needs, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently
• Conduct research, prepare materials, and handle correspondence on behalf of the principals
• Tastefully manage day-to-day logistics including errands, reservations, purchasing, gifting, and event planning
• Assist with home organization, moves, and other lifestyle needs as they arise
• Anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, prioritize tasks, and operate with a high level of ownership and follow-through

Anthurium’s dedication to inclusion extends far beyond our mission of empowering assistants. At the very heart of our inception was the desire to create an atmosphere where people from all backgrounds are welcome, treated fairly, and celebrated for their varied perspectives and contributions. We carefully vet our clients and employees to ensure we can maintain a safe and uplifting environment where everyone can be their authentic self. If you share these values, we encourage you to apply!

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid Driver's license, are you comfortable with Driving?
• What does the commute to Manhattan Beach look like for you?
• What is your experience with meal planning, meal prep, and cooking?
• What makes you interested in a full time/ temp position and what does your current schedule look like? What makes you interested in a PA role?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $40