Executive/Personal Assistant

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO BUSINESS OWNER
Must live within 10 miles of South Barrington

Position Overview:
We are seeking a top-notch Personal Assistant to manage personal and administrative tasks, allowing the executive to focus on decision-making and higher-level responsibilities. Responsibilities include caring for a 10-year-old child; managing the household and rental properties; maintaining calendars; organizing meetings; planning events; running errands; welcoming visitors; handling phone calls and messages; and coordinating travel arrangements. This is a full-time, in-person position based in Barrington and Arlington Heights.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate corporate records, documents and reports
• Performing minor accounting and file keeping duties
• Providing administrative assistance, such as writing and editing emails, drafting memos and preparing communications on the executive's behalf
• Organizing meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders and organizing catering when necessary
• Managing the executive's day-to-day calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters
• Coordinating travel arrangements
• Maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Previous personal assistant experience is required
• Experience caring for children
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate and contribute in a team environment
• Capacity to function effectively in a demanding, time-sensitive environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Positive and professional attitude
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Driver's License with clean record required
• CPR Certification preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000-$53,000 / annum

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift, but must be available for unplanned requests
• Monday to Friday
• On call as needed
• Weekend availability as needed

Experience:

• 2 years of Personal Assistant (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License with a clean record required
• CPR Certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person