What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant – Private Family position at Private Family?
Location: Hopewell, New Jersey, with extended travel to Florida and Massachusetts
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Starting at $35.00 per hour, based on experience
Travel: Must be available for extended travel of 2–3 consecutive months
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized, dependable, and adaptable Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative, personal, and household support to a private employer.
The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, discreet, and comfortable managing a wide variety of responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
This is a hands-on position requiring flexibility, excellent time management, and a willingness to assist wherever needed, including meal preparation, animal care, childcare, transportation, and extended domestic travel.
Candidates must be comfortable driving a Winnebago Navion motorhome and traveling for extended periods, primarily to Florida and Massachusetts.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Personal Assistance
- Manage calendars, appointments, scheduling, correspondence, and daily priorities.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodations, transportation, and itineraries.
- Maintain organized records, contact lists, spreadsheets, and important documents.
- Assist with personal errands, shopping, reservations, and special projects.
- Communicate and coordinate with household staff, vendors, and service providers.
- Anticipate needs, follow through on assignments, and independently resolve day-to-day challenges.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding personal and household matters.
Travel & Transportation
- Travel with the employer for extended periods of 2–3 consecutive months, primarily to Florida and Massachusetts.
- Be willing and capable of safely operating a Winnebago Navion motorhome.
- Assist with travel logistics, packing, organization, and coordination of daily activities.
- Provide transportation for the employer, children, and household-related needs as requested.
- Maintain flexibility with travel schedules and changing priorities.
Meal Preparation & Household Support
- Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the employer as requested.
- Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, food preparation, and kitchen organization.
- Maintain cleanliness and proper food-handling practices.
- Coordinate with other household staff to ensure daily needs are met.
Animal Care
- Provide hands-on care for household pets, including dogs and cats, as requested.
- Responsibilities may include feeding, walking, cleaning, maintaining pet supplies, and other routine animal care tasks.
- Step in when the designated animal caretaker is unavailable or additional assistance is needed.
- Be comfortable providing animal care on a regular basis when requested, rather than only occasionally.
Childcare & Family Support
- Provide responsible supervision and assistance for school-aged children when the employer requires support or regular caregivers are unavailable.
- Transport children to and from camps, activities, appointments, and other scheduled commitments.
- Assist with daily routines, activity coordination, and general childcare responsibilities as requested.
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for the children.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a comparable role preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability and willingness to drive a Winnebago Navion motorhome.
- Availability to travel for 2–3 consecutive months at a time.
- Comfortable preparing and cooking meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Willingness to provide animal care and childcare as part of regular job responsibilities when needed.
- Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and digital scheduling tools.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Professional, trustworthy, dependable, and respectful of confidentiality.
- Flexibility to accommodate occasional schedule changes, evenings, or weekends.
Compensation & Travel Accommodations
- Starting compensation of $35.00 per hour, based on experience.
- Full-time employment.
- Required work-related travel time is compensated.
- Travel-related hotel accommodations and meals while in transit are covered or reimbursed in accordance with employer policy.
- Housing is provided during extended assignments in Florida and Massachusetts.
- Personal meals and groceries while staying at these locations are generally the employee's responsibility.
- Working hours and scheduling expectations remain consistent across locations.
- Additional hours and overtime are handled in accordance with applicable employment laws and employer policies.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys a varied, hands-on role and understands that personal assistance extends beyond traditional administrative responsibilities.
We value someone who is organized, compassionate, adaptable, solution-oriented, and genuinely comfortable assisting with cooking, pets, children, travel, and everyday household needs.
This position is best suited for an individual seeking long-term employment who takes initiative, maintains a positive attitude, and enjoys contributing to a well-organized household.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction describing your relevant experience.
Applicants should specifically confirm their availability for extended travel, comfort driving a Winnebago Navion, and willingness to assist with meal preparation, animal care, and childcare.
We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates.
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have C- Level experiance?
Experience:
- Executive administrative support: 2 years (Required)
- Personal assistant: 1 year (Required)
Location:
- Hopewell, NJ 08525 (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hopewell, NJ 08525 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35