Personal Assistant

Active Family in Washington, DC Seeking a Part-Time Personal Assistant

Position: Part-Time, Hybrid Personal Assistant (Live-Out)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 25 hours per week
Compensation: $40–$50 per hour, depending on experience
Start Date: Flexible for the right fit
Relocation: No – local candidates only

About the Family

A busy, fully staffed private family based in Washington, DC is seeking a highly organized and tech-savvy Personal Assistant to support their day-to-day needs. This is a dynamic household with five children and multiple staff members, requiring someone who can integrate seamlessly into an established team.

The role will begin primarily in-person to allow for onboarding and familiarity with the household, and will transition to a hybrid schedule of approximately 80% remote and 20% in-person.

Children: Five children
Household Staff: Fully staffed home

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain calendars, scheduling appointments and coordinating logistics
• Oversee household inventory and track supplies as needed
• Handle returns, including packing items and coordinating shipments
• Assist with event and party planning (e.g., ordering cakes, coordinating vendors, organizing details)
• Conduct online research for a variety of household and personal needs
• Provide general administrative and personal support to streamline the family’s daily operations
• Communicate effectively with family members and household staff

Ideal Candidate & Personality

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. They should be proactive, resourceful, and able to anticipate needs before they arise. Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—are essential, along with a polished and professional demeanor.

A high level of discretion, flexibility, and tech proficiency is key, as this role requires managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced household.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a similar Personal Assistant role, preferably within a private household
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Google Calendars and general technology platforms
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage time effectively in a hybrid work environment
• Legal to work in the United States
• Excellent references