What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Assistant position at Gravity Staffing, Inc.?
A global financial firm with offices in Greenwich, CT and NYC is looking for a highly organized, discreet, and proactive Personal/Executive Assistant to support the CEO. The position is located in Greenwich, CT AND New York City (3-4 days/week from the CEO’s home office in Greenwich CT and 1-2 days/week from our NYC office). The position is 75% Personal Assistant and 25% Executive Assistant - and the proper candidate must have a car as they will be required to run occasional errands or take care of things outside of the home office.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Personal Assistance
Household & Lifestyle Management:
- Coordinate with household staff and service vendors for multiple residences.
- Schedule maintenance, oversee vendors, and ensure properties are operating smoothly.
Event & Party Planning:
- Plan and execute personal and firm-related events, including the CEO’s annual summer party and holiday (Christmas) party, attended by large guest lists of employees, family, and professional contacts.
- Manage all aspects of event logistics, from venue selection, catering, décor, entertainment, and transportation to invitation management and day-of coordination.
- Coordinate with multiple vendors including event planners, florists, caterers, photographers, and rental companies to ensure every detail is executed flawlessly.
- Oversee invitation design and distribution, track RSVPs, and manage guest communications with professionalism and discretion.
- Maintain event budgets, timelines, and vendor contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness while delivering a refined, high-quality experience.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the CEO, guests, and vendors, ensuring that all logistics and presentations reflect the firm’s culture and the CEO’s preferences.
Personal Scheduling & Logistics:
- Manage personal calendars, appointments, and commitments, ensuring alignment with professional obligations.
- Handle errands, reservations, and travel arrangements for the CEO and family as needed.
- Anticipate personal needs: birthdays, holidays, and travel; ensuring thoughtful preparation and organization.
Executive Support
Calendar & Meeting Management:
- Proactively manage a complex and rapidly changing calendar, ensuring the CEO’s time is optimized and priorities are aligned with strategic objectives.
- Coordinate and confirm meetings with investors, senior leadership, and external partners, balancing competing demands with efficiency and tact.
- Prepare daily and weekly agendas and briefing materials to ensure the CEO is fully informed and prepared for all engagements.
Communication & Correspondence:
- Act as the primary point of contact for all communication to and from the CEO, demonstrating exceptional judgment and professionalism.
- Draft, proofread, and manage confidential correspondence, reports, and presentations with attention to detail and tone.
- Screen, prioritize, and respond to emails and calls, ensuring timely follow-up and alignment with the CEO’s preferences.
Meeting Preparation & Follow-Up:
- Organize and support investor, board, and leadership meetings by coordinating logistics, preparing presentations, and managing materials.
- Record and track action items, ensuring timely completion by responsible parties.
- Maintain a high level of awareness of ongoing projects, priorities, and business developments.
Travel Coordination (Occasional):
- Plan and execute detailed domestic and international travel arrangements, including commercial and private flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and meeting logistics.
- Prepare comprehensive travel itineraries with contact lists, schedules, and materials to ensure seamless travel experiences.
- Remain on-call for travel adjustments and urgent needs, providing real-time problem-solving support.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 3 years of experience supporting a senior executive, ideally within financial services, or a similar fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization abilities.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and comfort with modern productivity tools.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
- Highly responsive, composed under pressure, and capable of anticipating needs before they arise.
- Understanding/experience within the field of health and fitness a plus.
Salary : $125,000 - $175,000