Personal Assistant

Job Title: Personal Assistant

Industry: Business Services

Location: Bethesda, MD

Assignment Type: Contract-to-hire, part-time, hybrid

Pay: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Work Schedule: 25 to 30 hours per week, afternoon hours around 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM with flexible scheduling. On-site 1 to 2 days per week; remaining time remote.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About the Company:

A growing company that values initiative, discretion, and smart use of modern tools. The team is small, collaborative, and fast-paced.

Job Description:

A growing company is looking for a Personal Assistant to support a senior executive both personally and professionally. You’ll keep a demanding calendar running smoothly, take care of travel and household logistics, and help out around a small office a couple of days a week. This is a great fit for a self-starter who anticipates needs, stays discreet, and enjoys using modern tools to work smarter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and book domestic and international travel, researching options and making reservations
• Schedule personal appointments and keep family calendars organized
• Help coordinate family events and special occasions
• Take care of personal paperwork and government documentation
• Research trip ideas and offer suggestions that make planning easier
• Manage the executive’s schedule and make the most of limited availability
• Order team lunches, restock supplies and snacks, and keep the workspace tidy
• Hold regular check-ins to review priorities and track open tasks
• Use AI and scheduling tools to streamline research, calendaring, and task management

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of personal or executive assistant experience, ideally supporting senior leadership
• Experience planning domestic and international travel
• Comfort with AI tools and Microsoft Office
• Highly organized and dependable, with strong follow-through and little need for direction
• Resourceful, hands-on, and willing to own tasks from start to finish
• Strong communicator who asks good questions and learns preferences quickly
• Discretion with confidential personal, family, and business information
• Preferred: bachelor’s degree
• Preferred: experience in a fast-paced startup or technology environment
• Preferred: prior experience supporting both personal and professional needs

Additional Details:

• Must live locally and be able to work on-site as needed
• Training and cross-training provided

Perks:

• Parking provided on on-site days

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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