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Personal Assistant (new york city: manhattan)
Hedge Fund Founder in Midtown, Manhattan is looking to hire a Temp Part-Time Personal Assistant. The Personal Assistant will work between 15 - 20hrs per week. This role is less about running errands and more about researching different things that the founder needs help on. They are flexible on hours provided the PA honors the timeline set to have things completed. This role is 100% remote. This role is less about experience and more about attitude and the ability to think things through and deliver detailed results. Must be good with researching different topics. The Personal Assistant will coordinate logistics for the Founders home, handle insurance related inquiries, bill pay in time, research vacations and other ad hoc projects. Temp duration is 6months - 1 year +.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct project-based work with a strong emphasis on research
Identify and recruit subject-matter experts to provide insights in specialized areas
Handle light administrative duties (e.g., scheduling and calendaring), though these will be a smaller part of the role
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Solution- and results-oriented approach, with a demonstrated record of solving a wide variety of issues, including those that may emerge in areas that are new for the candidate and therefore will require a degree of preliminary, self-directed research
Problem-solving skills emphasizing resourcefulness, creativity, diplomacy and general savoir faire
Exceptional organizational skills in managing project workstreams, process and the candidate's own time
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Pride and ownership in work product
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems creatively, resourcefully, and diplomatically
Strong research skills, including tackling unfamiliar topics with light guidance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
A proactive attitude with a willingness to handle tasks both big and small
Ability to handle sensitive personal information with discretion
Proficiency with modern consumer technologies used in remote work settings (e.g., iOS, Windows, Microsoft Office 365, OneDrive, Zoom, etc.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience with personal administrative support, preferably in the financial services industry
Prior experience with project management
Residency in New York City, ideally in Manhattan
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SCHEDULE:
Approximately 10 hours per week to start, with potential for growth over time for a successful candidate
Generally flexible daily schedule
Significant components of the job involve research that can be completed on a flexible daily schedule
Portions of the job, including scheduling, will involve phone work that can be completed only during business hours
Weekend work and availability is generally NOT required, but could be an option for candidates who may prefer that
LOCATION:
The majority of the work will be remote
Occasional in-person tasks may be required. Accordingly, candidates with local residency and availability for such tasks will be given preference
PAY
$25 - $30/hour
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

224 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024, USA
$25-30/hour