Part-Time Personal Assistant

Part-Time Personal Assistant to EntrepreneurRockville Centre, NY | In Person | 12-20 Hours/Week | $25–$30/hourIf the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.About the RoleI'm looking for a smart, highly organized, and resourceful Part-Time Personal Assistant to help me manage the many moving pieces of a busy personal and professional life.This is a unique opportunity for someone who genuinely loves getting things done, creating order, solving problems, and making life run more efficiently.You'll work directly with an entrepreneur approximately 12 hours per week, ideally across two consistent weekdays, primarily in person in Rockville Centre.No two days will look exactly the same. You might spend part of the day organizing expenses or researching something online, then make a few returns, coordinate an appointment, organize a space in the house, or figure out how to solve something that's been sitting on my to-do list for three weeks.This is not a childcare, caregiving, or housekeeping position.What You'll Help WithResponsibilities will vary, but may include:Managing returns, shipments, pickups, and local errandsSorting and organizing mail, packages, receipts, and paperworkOrganizing personal expenses and maintaining simple spreadsheetsResearching products, services, vendors, travel, gifts, restaurants, etc.Scheduling appointments, reservations, deliveries, and servicesPlacing orders and tracking purchases and deliveriesOrganizing closets, storage areas, household items, and other spacesCoordinating with household vendors and service providersHelping manage personal projects, gifting, travel, and eventsLight computer and administrative workCreating simple systems that make recurring tasks easierKeeping track of loose ends and following through until they're completeGenerally helping make a very busy life feel significantly more organizedWho I'm Looking ForPrevious personal assistant experience is not required.I'm much more interested in finding someone who is naturally organized, capable, trustworthy, and resourceful.You're probably a great fit if you:Are the person your friends rely on to figure things outAre extremely organized and detail-orientedLove a good checklist and genuinely enjoy getting things accomplishedLearn quickly and are comfortable figuring things out independentlyHave strong common sense and judgmentAre proactive rather than waiting for step-by-step instructionsAre comfortable with technology, Google Docs/Sheets, email, online research, etc.Communicate clearly and professionallyAre equally willing to work on a spreadsheet and make a UPS runAre dependable and take commitments seriouslyUnderstand the importance of privacy and discretionCollege Students & Recent GraduatesCollege juniors/seniors and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.This could be an especially good fit for someone interested in entrepreneurship, business, operations, communications, or eventually becoming an Executive Assistant or Chief of Staff.You'll work directly alongside an entrepreneur and get a behind-the-scenes look at how a growing business and busy life are managed—while developing the kind of organization, resourcefulness, communication, and problem-solving skills that translate into almost any career.There is also potential for the role and responsibilities to grow over time for the right person.Schedule & CompensationApproximately 12-20 hours per weekIdeally three consistent weekdaysPrimarily in person in Rockville Centre, NY$25–$30/hour, depending on experiencePotential for additional hours over timeReliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required, as local errands will occasionally be part of the roleHow to ApplyPlease submit your résumé along with a short note answering these questions:Why does this particular role appeal to you?What two weekdays are you generally available for a consistent 5–6 hour block?Tell me about a time you were asked to do something you didn't immediately know how to do. How did you figure it out?You finish everything I've asked you to do earlier than expected. What do you do next?You're given five online purchases that need to be returned, but there are no receipts or return labels. What would you do?What's something in your own life that you're unusually organized about?Do you have reliable transportation and feel comfortable using your vehicle for occasional local errands? xhyhwjd The most important qualification for this role is simple: when something needs to get done, you figure out how to get it done.