Temporary Personal Assistant

ABOUT THE JOB

A woman in Bethesda, MD is hiring a temporary, part-time Personal Assistant to support her with everyday tasks in her personal life. Principal is recovering from a health-related event and requires assistance catching up on a variety of to-do list items, as well as providing general support throughout her day.

This position is 40 hrs/week, with preference for Monday Friday availability (although weekend days and/or completing work from home may be an option). Principal is generally looking for availability between 7:30am to 3pm, but start/end time is flexible. Principal expects this role to last 3 months, but there is not an exact end-date at this time.

THE EMPLOYER

Principal is very friendly and approachable and is looking for someone who is experienced, detailed-oriented, and forthcoming when problems arise. She has experience hiring and working with a variety of individuals and wants someone who is direct and capable of handling a variety of personal support and administrative tasks.

This position works out of her apartment in Bethesda, with certain local errands (mostly within walking distance). Principal is very organized and has a list of tasks ready for this person to complete.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizing documents, troubleshooting technology-related issues, digital login/contact information, making copies, and handling other administrative tasks
Various household tasks such as changing batteries, reading appliance manuals, etc.
Packing up personal items and preparing her condo in DC to be sold
Planning get-togethers & calendar management
Wrapping and shipping gifts
Local errands and other personal support tasks
If candidate is able to drive (preferred, not required), driving Principal to errands/appointments, or using her car to handle local errands themselves

MUST HAVES

Prior experience working in a personal support capacity preferred, but Principal is mainly looking for someone who will get things done efficiently.
Candidate should be tech-savy, and able to explain things to others with ease
Ability to communicate fluently in both verbal and written English

Extra consideration for candidates who have:

Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Prior experience with personal assistance

ABOUT YOU

Above all, candidate should be capable, detail-oriented, and reliable
Friendly, calm and professional demeanor
Self-starting attitude, with no job is too small mentality
Someone who instinctively knows what to do next not looking to Principal for exact instructions
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to maintain open communication with principals at all times

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Position pays $35-40/hour and there is a completion bonus for staying until the end of the assignment. Principal has connections throughout DC and may have future work opportunities.