Personal Assistant – New York
- Category:
- Shore Based Jobs
- Position:
- PA
- Salary:
- US$120,000 - US$140,000 Per Year
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Job updated:
- October 23, 2025
Silver Swan is currently seeking an experienced Family Personal Assistant to support a busy international family based in New York City. The successful candidate will be responsible for bringing calm, order, and seamless organisation to the family’s daily life, while ensuring their fast-paced, international lifestyle runs smoothly.
This role is primarily remote, with travel into the family home in New York required 2–4 times per month. Flexibility is essential, as the family works across multiple time zones and requires someone who can adapt to ever-changing schedules.
The successful PA will work closely with the family to manage complex calendars, children’s schedules, household logistics, and international travel arrangements. This is a deeply personal role requiring the utmost discretion, trust, and reliability.
Candidates MUST have proven experience within a private residence, as opposed to an office environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing family calendars across both physical (wall) and digital systems (Google Calendar, Microsoft Excel)
- Scheduling children’s activities, appointments, and social commitments with precision
- Planning and coordinating complex domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, itineraries, and ground logistics
- Liaising with contractors, vendors, and service providers as required
- Providing administrative and tech support, including reminders, scheduling, and light tech coaching
- Offering occasional household oversight to minimise chaos and streamline systems
- Handling last-minute changes with calmness, flexibility, and resourcefulness
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Proven experience working in private households with children
- 3+ years as a Personal Assistant
- Highly organised, adaptable, and confident, balancing multiple priorities
- Tech-savvy, with the ability to integrate digital and traditional organisational systems
- Calm under pressure, solution-focused, and able to manage change gracefully
- Discreet, trustworthy, and professional at all times
- Flexible to travel and work across different time zones
- Health- and lifestyle-conscious, respectful of an eco-friendly household
PACKAGE
- Salary: $120,000–$140,000 gross per annum (depending on experience)
- Healthcare included
- Primarily remote role, with 2–4 monthly visits to the family home in NYC
- Flexibility is required to accommodate international schedules
Work Experience Requirements:
All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Yacht.
Language Requirements:
Good knowledge of the English language is required.
Certificates and Qualifications:
A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate is required from all applicants. Please sign up for an STCW course and obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet.
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