EA/Chief of Staff to The Chairman-Private Family Office
17 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionThe Windfall is partnering with a Private Family Office located in Midtown Manhattan, who is seeking to hire an Executive Assistant to support the Chairman. This boutique office, the Executive & Family require a highly skilled and experienced candidate to manage the office, the day to day of their lives, manage the homes and help with The Board and clients. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to find their next home supporting an UHNWI and family with COS track in mind! The ideal candidate is someone who is keen to learn from the current COS, take in the true understanding of the responsibilities over time and execute flawlessly. The successful candidate will be highly organized, proficient in managing staff, have extreme attention to detail, capable of learning new technologies, be extremely discreet, confidential and will be excited about joining a small family office! This is working in the office Monday-Fridays, daily hours are 9:00am-5:30pm and with the availability to be accessible outside of normal business hours. RESPONSIBILITIES: Personal Support & Scheduling Manage calendars, appointments, and personal schedules across multiple residences Coordinate appointments, service providers, and personal errands as needed Draft and manage personal correspondence (email, invitations thank you notes, etc.) Travel & Logistics Plan and coordinate travel for the principal and family (commercial/private aviation as applicable) Arrange ground transportation, hotel/home readiness, dining reservations, and itinerary details Maintain traveler profiles, preferences, memberships, and key documents (passport/ID, TSA/Global Entry, etc.) Manage changes, cancellations, and last minute needs Multi-Home & Household Coordination Serve as liaison between the family and property staff/house managers across residences Support grandparents and their caregivers as needed Schedule and oversee home maintenance, repair, and seasonal readiness (open/close homes; hurricane/winter prep) Maintain home inventories (supplies, pantry basics, linens, furnishings) and coordinate replenishment Support household staffing logistics (coverage planning, onboarding coordination, time-off coverage) Family Office Administration Coordinate with advisors (accounting, tax, legal, insurance) and track deadlines File and track medical insurance claims Organize and maintain digital/physical files: contracts, insurance policies, property documents, warranties, receipts, etc. Support bill pay workflow; collect invoices, confirm approvals, submit to finance/bookkeeper or execute payment Projects, Events & Special Requests Coordinate family events, celebrations, guests, and holiday logistics Support philanthropic commitments and related logistics (RSVPs, tickets, acknowledgements) Manage special projects (moves, renovations, staffing transitions, new vendor onboarding, system setup) Create simple systems and checklists to keep operations consistent across homes Communication & Confidentiality Handle sensitive and private information with the highest discretion Communicate clearly and respectfully with family members, staff members and friends Escalate issues appropriately and propose solutions REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution 5+ years experience supporting a private individual/family, senior Executive, or family office in a high-touch environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Extremely strong organizational skills Proficiency in PC & MS Suite Experience coordinating multiple residences and vendors (house managers, maintenance teams, service providers) Strong work ethic and high integrity Flexibility for evenings/weekends assistance Ability to manage both big picture planning and day today details Impeccable attention to detail Proactive, Reliable, Resourceful Ability to prioritize multiple tasks PACKAGE: $150-175K Base Salary Discretionary Bonus 100% covered benefits 401k match #ZR