Description
An established textile artist seeks a personal assistant to assist in home/studio management, personal tasks, and childcare. The ideal candidate will have previous background as an assistant, experience with children, and have a positive personal communication style. This position will be in-person, based in Long Beach, CA.
Responsibilities will include:
- Organizing the artist’s calendar, managing personal and professional appointments and travel arrangements
- Tracking expenses, paying invoices, and managing financial documentation
- General housekeeping tasks, such as laundry, dishes, and cleaning
- Daily childcare assistance, including daycare drop-off/pick-up
- Meal prep and cooking, including weekly grocery shopping
- Overseeing proper maintenance of artist’s home and studio, including inventory management, materials storage, and overall organization in both spaces
- Additional miscellaneous errands as needed
Essential qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license and passport required
- Access to a safe, reliable, four-door vehicle with proof of insurance and the ability to install car seats
- Experience with young children (1-4 years old) required
- Must be able to lift objects up to 40lbs
- Up to date vaccinations, including Covid and Tdap
- CPR certified by start date of employment (employer will pay for the class if needed)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible availability Monday–Friday (especially during school hours for pick-up/drop-off), and flexibility to work a weekend a month for special events if needed
- Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- A positive, open attitude with the ability to communicate both professionally and empathetically
Preferred qualifications:
- Previous experience as a personal assistant with a childcare component
- Residence in Long Beach, CA, strongly preferred
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
- While studio work will not be the primary focus of this position, interest in contemporary art, especially contemporary textile and fiber arts, is a plus
This is a one-year contract position compensated at $55,000–$60,000, depending on experience, with possibility for renewal. This is a four-day per week position (32 hours) with the work schedule to be determined at the time of hiring.
How to apply
Please submit a a cover letter and résumé using the link below with the subject line "Personal Assistant, Long Beach".