Personal Assistant

British American Household Staffing

. Manage calendars, appointments, reservations, and family logistics .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex calendars, travel logistics, and event coordination while maintaining discretion and professionalism in high-profile settings. Proven ability to oversee household staff and execute special projects with strong organizational and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Personal Assistant ExperienceEvent CoordinationTravel ManagementProject CoordinationStrong Negotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Calendar ManagementTravel PlanningEvent ExecutionBusiness AdministrationLogistical Oversight

Soft Skills

ResourcefulnessCreativityStrong Organizational SkillsSound JudgmentDiscretion

Certifications & Qualifications

Four-Year College DegreeValid Passport

Industry Keywords

Family OfficeCorporate SettingsHigh-Profile EventsHousehold Staff ManagementDomestic and International Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage calendars, appointments, reservations, and family logistics
Plan domestic and international travel and undertake scouting trips as needed
Travel overseas to troubleshoot issues and oversee projects
Coordinate with managers of secondary properties and oversee household staff as needed
Plan and execute personal and professional events
Handle business administration, correspondence, expenses, and special projects
Report directly to the principals
Accompany principals to exclusive events
Oversee major logistical activities for the family office

Requirements

What you’ll need

Personal or executive assistant experience in corporate and family office settings, including travel, event, and project coordination
Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong negotiation skills
Strong organizational and communication skills
Sound judgment, discretion, and consistent follow-through
Socially adept, polished, and comfortable representing the family office in high-profile professional and social settings
Grounded, adaptable, and confident interacting with individuals across varied industries and environments
Availability for domestic and international travel
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Willingness to relocate to the Chicagoland area by September 2027
Valid passport and availability to travel with advance notice
Four-year college degree or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of industry experience
Graduate degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus
Approximately 35-hour workweek
Reasonable boundaries outside working hours
Travel generally planned in advance with notice
Remote work initially, with relocation expectation to the Chicagoland area by September 2027