JB101 - Part-Time Personal Assistant - Austin, TX

British American Household Staffing•Austin, TX

1d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

A busy Austin family is seeking an experienced, self-sufficient Personal Assistant to takeover their household management, scheduling, and family planning. The couple works from home part of the week and travels frequently, with three teenagers, two of whom are in college and home for holidays and milestones. This role is a mix of household oversight, calendar and travel coordination, and personal errands, so the ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable staying on top of many moving pieces at once. The schedule is part-time, with a minimum of 25 hours per week to start. Days and hours will be determined with the successful candidate, and the family is flexible.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of professional personal assistant experience
Experience managing a household and the vendors and services that come with it
Background in household or family management, with experience coordinating childcare or children's schedules a plus
Strong organization, follow through, and the ability to anticipate needs without being asked
Comfortable with Google Sheets and other scheduling and planning tools
Discreet, trustworthy, and professional with a warm personality
Self-sufficient and able to work independently
Must demonstrate longevity in previous roles as a personal assistant, with at least 2 or 3 prior roles
Strong verifiable references from comparable private household roles
Valid US work authorization
Valid driver's license
Willing to complete a background check
Comfortable with pets, two guinea pigs

Nice To Haves

experience coordinating childcare or children's schedules a plus

Responsibilities

Manage household vendors and service providers, including gardener, pool service, and cleaners, and keep schedules on track as things change
Coordinate repairs and maintenance, including working with the family's handyman and finding plumbers and other trades as needed
Manage and coordinate calendars for both parents, including travel arrangements and doctor appointments
Plan and organize family events, holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones, including restaurant reservations and travel
Handle personal errands such as dry cleaning, returns, package drop offs, and quick grocery runs
Help with meal prep or light cooking as needed
Take the guinea pigs to the vet when needed
Use Google Sheets and similar tools to track tasks, vendors, and plans