Family Assistant

Job summary

This role involves providing comprehensive support to a busy entrepreneur and their family, focusing on personal logistics, travel, calendar management, and household coordination. The Family Assistant will work closely with the principal to streamline daily operations and enhance efficiency in both personal and professional aspects of life.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Discreet and trustworthy
• Calm under pressure
• Proactive with the ability to anticipate needs
• Practical and not status-sensitive
• Comfortable in a family environment and with children
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Fluent in Portuguese and proficient in English
• Legally eligible to work in Portugal

Responsibilities

• Manage daily logistics and priorities for the principal
• Handle errands, bookings, and reservations
• Coordinate appointments and services
• Protect and manage the principal’s calendar and communication
• Book and manage travel arrangements, including itineraries and accommodations
• Coordinate household operations and support household staff
• Understand and manage food and health preferences
• Handle local administrative tasks and communicate with local service providers

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication abilities in both Portuguese and English
• Ability to work independently and make decisions
• Flexibility with travel and changing schedules

Education

• Relevant experience in a similar role is preferred, but specific educational qualifications are not mentioned.

Tools

• Familiarity with scheduling and communication tools is beneficial.