The posting
We are a local, female-owned Assistant Company based in Charleston, SC. Our focus is to train and match our assistants with anyone needing a little help managing daily tasks. Having a team of skilled team members trained in the art of task management, and follow-through is our goal!
We don't stop there. We also screen potential clients to ensure we are a good fit. Then the beauty of the matching process begins. We do our best to match you with the job(s) you will enjoy and that fit your skills and personality.
We primarily hire part-time, but you can accept multiple clients. The occasional full-time position is available.
Current / Upcoming Jobs: Here are just a few examples. Our list is changing and growing.
- Household Assistant - This role aims to reduce their client's mental load by keeping the household running smoothly. Typical tasks may involve laundry, organization, stocking necessities, day-to-day tidying between cleaner visits, walking dogs, fridge and pantry organization, meal prep, running errands, meeting vendors, etc.
- Personal Assistant - The PA role can vary drastically depending on the client's needs. You are the client's go-to person for everything! It could be a mix of a million things like personal errands/tasks, administrative help, and planning dinner parties. You must be extremely detail-oriented and organized. You can't let anything slip through the cracks.
- Household Manager - High-level assistant that ensures the client's home runs smoothly and to the highest standards. Depending on the size of the estate, you may help with day-to-day household tasks, overseeing a household staff, scheduling, vendor oversight, and much more. Experience with Project Management, Housekeeping, Travel Planning, and/or Executive Assistance is helpful.
- Move Coordination Assistants - Help pack/unpack/organize local moves.
- As Needed Assistants - Flexible Hours. Errands, Special Projects, Etc.
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Examples of Requests we typically get from most clients:
Errands
- Dry Cleaning pick-up/drop-off
- Grocery shopping
- Pharmacy trips
- Groomer & Vet trips
- Deliveries & Pick-ups
- Returns
- Post Office trips
Day-to-Day Household Tasks (Between Cleaner Visits)
- Tidy (give them that "hotel feel")
- Laundry
- Clean-up in the kitchen (dishwasher, wipe counters, empty trash, clean up spills)
- Meal prep
- Keep supplies stocked
- Schedule and/or meet household vendors
- Process mail
- We are often the lifeline for busy clients to ensure they come home to a calm and tidy environment.
Personal - Lifestyle Management
- Keep supplies stocked
- Managing calendar and emails
- Making appointments
- Purchasing & wrapping gifts
- Shopping
- Maintaining an organized wardrobe
- Reminders
Business Services
- Administrative help
- Process improvement
- Task management
- Email correspondence
- Calendar management
- Mail processing
Help Moving
- Schedule moving company
- Organize the details
- Pack/unpack/organize
- Set up a new home
Organizing
- Home
- Office
- Processes
Event Services
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Requirements
- Comfortable with technology - You will have to use online software to track hours and tasks
- Professional in appearance and attitude
- Flexible personality
- Friendly
- Great time management
- Organized
- Excellent follow-through
- Non-judgmental
- Willing to do what it takes to get something done
- Keep your availability calendar up to date
- If selected, you must submit and pass background and reference checks.
- Company, etiquette, and expectations overview and software introduction. (approx. 4-6 hours).
- If travel is required, you must have a reliable automobile, have a valid driver's license, and proof of current auto insurance.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the US
- Work history and contact information
- Background check
- Some clients will require an FBI background and drug tests.
Benefits
- Everyone - 3% Matching Simple IRA
- Full Time (35+ hours) - QSHERA Health Stipend, PTO
- Mileage for errands
- Potential Travel Incentives for short tasks requests or jobs with long drive times.
- As your skills and confidence grow, you may have the opportunity to accept higher level/higher pay task requests/clients.
- You will learn valuable skills in workplace etiquette, customer service, communication skills, time management, and the value of follow-through. The skills you will learn with Your Time will translate to any profession.
- Managers & Mentors are available to help you develop your skills.
- We hold our clients to the same high standards as our assistants. We do not accept all clients. We want you to enjoy your job.
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